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Lone Star Foundation Repair, LLC
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Concrete Foundation - RaiseConcrete Foundation - Repair

Serving Rice, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

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"They do great work. His crew is always professional and polite. I would recommend them to anyone looking for foundation work. Great company, great guys! Honest, dependable, trustworthy."
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Groundworks
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Concrete Foundation - RaiseFoundation Drainage - Install or ReplaceConcrete Foundation - Repair+3 more

Serving Rice, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

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"We had Dan J, Tanner J, and John B do our encapsulation and they were very proffessional and thourough. The job was completed on schedule and with little disrupion to our home. We are very happy to have selected GroundWorks and would recommend them."
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Ultimate Precision Roofing and Construction
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Rice, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

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Ultimate Precision Roofing and Construction has become a staple of professionalism and quality work, in Mabank, TX. With several years of experience, there is no job too small, or too complex for our crew. Call us today to schedule an appointment.

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Murff Construction Services
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Brick or Stone Siding: Install or Completely Replace

Serving Rice, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

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Offers commercial services

Murff Construction Services is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Professionally done brick repointing can last 20 to 30 years, sometimes longer. However, the exact lifespan depends on several factors, including the quality of the mortar, the skill of the mason, and exposure to weather. If you live in an area with harsh weather or frequent freeze-thaw cycles, you may need to repoint more often. Repointing that is done as a DIY project may only last 10 to 15 years. It's time to repoint when you notice signs of mortar failure, such as crumbling or missing mortar, holes, or vines growing between the bricks. Regular inspections can help you catch these issues early.

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.

Chimney mortar typically lasts 20 to 30 years, depending on its quality, local weather conditions, and maintenance. Over time, exposure to moisture, freezing, and thawing cycles can cause mortar to deteriorate, leading to cracks and gaps. Regular inspections and timely repairs, such as repointing or tuckpointing, can extend the lifespan of chimney mortar by ensuring the structure's integrity.

You should clean your home’s brick once per year. This applies to exterior brick, but also to cleaning brick fireplaces. Create a homemade cleaning solution with equal parts vinegar and water. Use a soft-bristle brush to scrub the solution into the face of your brick and remove dirt, algae, and stains. Cleaning will protect brick from damage and boost your home’s curb appeal.

A fireplace is, by definition, an enclosed space where you burn wood or other fuel for the purpose of generating light and heat. A firepit burns wood and is much less expensive to build, but they aren’t technically a fireplace as it isn’t enclosed. An outdoor oven—commonly outdoor brick pizza ovens—often uses wood as fuel, but its primary purpose is to cook food, and you’d rarely just burn wood inside them for warmth or aesthetic reasons.

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