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DeAnda Roofing & Construction

512 Valnera
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512 Valnera
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14 years of experience

Your One Stop Shop, for all your construction projects. With outstanding customer service we are here to guide you through a verity of trades. Insurance claims welcomed, we work with insurances, mortgages and home owners. Remember no project is too small or too big. Call Now (956)324-7722 SE ABLA ESPAÑOL! LLAMAME YA!

Your One Stop Shop, for all your construction projects. With outstanding customer service we are here to guide you through a verity of trades. Insurance claims welcomed, we work with insurances, mortgages and home owners. Remember no project is too small or too big. Call Now (956)324-7722 SE ABLA ESPAÑOL! LLAMAME YA!

DIRECT BUY OF SAN ANTONIO

12663 SILICON DR
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DIRECT BUY OF SAN ANTONIO

12663 SILICON DR
4.14(
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Customers say: Quality work
54 years of experience

We are a private membership club. We have over 700 manufacturers catalogs that members can buy directly at cost from. We also have the services for installations, builders, contractors etc..

We are a private membership club. We have over 700 manufacturers catalogs that members can buy directly at cost from. We also have the services for installations, builders, contractors etc..

Stone and Gravel questions, answered by experts

You should generally drill into the mortar joints when installing shutters on brick. Mortar is softer, which makes drilling easier and puts less strain on your tools. It also lowers the risk of cracking a brick—something that’s a lot harder to fix. Mortar holds fasteners well enough for standard shutters, and if you ever need to patch the holes later, it’s a much simpler job than dealing with damaged brick. Just keep in mind that if your mortar joints are too thin or the hardware calls for brick anchoring, you'll need to check the manufacturer’s recommendations and adjust accordingly.

Some older brick material is extremely hard, making it tough to create a hole. Rather than using a typical wood drill bit, always use a masonry drill bit when drilling into brick. For extremely hard brick, using a power drill with a hammer function may give you better results. The drill bit will heat up as it goes into the extremely hard brick, so you may need to stop after a few minutes and allow the bit to cool before starting to drill again.

A traditional German schmear uses mortar, making it unsuitable for adherence to painted surfaces. Professionals recommend removing any existing paint before applying mortar. However, you can rough up the painted surface and clean it to test if the mortar will stick. Remember that the underlying paint's texture and color may affect the schmear's final appearance—so starting with a bare brick wall will ensure the ideal finish.

Yes, technically, you can pressure wash the paint off of brick. However, you run a much greater risk of damaging the brick and causing serious problems. If you go this route, you’ll still need to carefully choose and apply a chemical paint stripper before washing, following all instructions on the product packaging. Set your power washer to a low pressure to avoid damage.

Unless you’ve worked in the masonry industry before, it is in your best interest if you hire a pro for any masonry needs. Masonry-related jobs require a high skill level and can be extremely time-consuming. If anything goes wrong, a licensed and insured masonry contractor would be able to take care of the subsequent repairs, giving you additional peace of mind.

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