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Q: Should I drill into the brick or the mortar joints?

• <div><p>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&mdash;something that&rsquo;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&rsquo;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 <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/best-anchors-for-brick.htm">brick anchoring</a>, you'll need to check the manufacturer&rsquo;s recommendations and adjust accordingly.</p></div>

Q: How do I maintain a brick or stone fireplace?

• <div><p>Clean regularly, check for cracks, and inspect the chimney annually for safety.</p></div>

Q: What does a mason do?

• <div><p>A mason lays brick or stone together, sometimes with mortar in between the bricks and stones, and sometimes without mortar, also called a dry-stack or surface bonding. Examples of work masons do include:</p><ul><li><p>Brick, stone, or cement block houses and buildings</p></li><li><p>Freestanding stone or <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/brick-wall-cost.htm">brick walls</a></p></li><li><p>Chimneys with wood-burning fireplaces</p></li><li><p>Cement block basement or crawl space walls</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

Q: Is brick staining cheaper than painting?

• <div><p>Initially, brick staining is not cheaper than painting. However, while it has a higher up-front cost, it may be more cost-effective in the long run. Brick stain can last for 20 years or longer, compared to paint, which usually starts to peel away in three to five years.</p></div>

Q: Why is masonry work so expensive?

• <div><p>Masonry work tends to be more expensive because the materials can be costly, such as natural stone and brick. Masonry is also very labor intensive, typically making up 50% or more of the final project cost. In addition, quality masonry work requires years of training and experience, as with any skilled trade.</p></div>

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Justin and his crew are super professional and did a fantastic job! The neighbors even stopped by to compliment the good work. Not only did he do my roof he added a lean too I desperately needed to help keep the water coming into my basement. The connection is flawless this roof was definitely...
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Reviewed in June 2023
Absolutely AMAZING! Karl was wonderful to work with. His crew did an amazing job putting on our new roof. Highly recommended!
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Reviewed in October 2018
Shawn was very professional. We were thrilled with the work! Great to work with! I was very happy with the way he was concerned it was the way we wanted it.
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Cesar and Cesar were responsive, gave me an estimate on the work immediately, and had the flexibility, willingness, and ability to perform the work I needed done in a timely manner. I have an old home and needed to repair cracks in the ceilings and some water damage. After the repair you...
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If there were 10 stars, I would give them to Vick! He came out on a Sunday to get the Satellite up before the NCAA Championship tomorrow after MY tree trimmers knocked out our dish late Saturday. My husband waits for this game all year. I couldn't wait for Direct TV who could come...
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David and his staff were prompt, professional, went right to work and worked all day for two days. They had all the materials they needed based on their written pre-bid. <br /> I highly recommend them! <br />
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I took my old tub to Jordan Mercer, owner of Utah Bath King on April 21, 2013 to be refinished I paid him $300 down, which was about half what the job was going to cost. At some point, perhaps about a month later, I asked him if he could help find a matching sink, which he did. I paid him...
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"Punctual. Reliable. Answered questions clearly. Stayed within the estimate. Cleaned up when leaving the job site. Excellent work and work ethic. We are very happy with their job and our "new" driveway. Highy recommend."

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"Only issue I had with them is my concrete pad didn’t end up square. But I will use them again."

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"They were good. They were pretty fast and came on time. My overall experience with them has been good."

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L&B Concrete Construction

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At Davenport Foundation Repair we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.\n

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We're dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in concrete waterproofing projects and a variety of other concrete work. With over 8 years of industry experience, we take an enormous amount of pride in the attention to detail put into each of the project we're involved with. We're known for our quality of work and integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction. Weekends by appointment only.

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Masonry 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.

Clean regularly, check for cracks, and inspect the chimney annually for safety.

A mason lays brick or stone together, sometimes with mortar in between the bricks and stones, and sometimes without mortar, also called a dry-stack or surface bonding. Examples of work masons do include:

Brick, stone, or cement block houses and buildings
Freestanding stone or brick walls
Chimneys with wood-burning fireplaces
Cement block basement or crawl space walls

Initially, brick staining is not cheaper than painting. However, while it has a higher up-front cost, it may be more cost-effective in the long run. Brick stain can last for 20 years or longer, compared to paint, which usually starts to peel away in three to five years.

Masonry work tends to be more expensive because the materials can be costly, such as natural stone and brick. Masonry is also very labor intensive, typically making up 50% or more of the final project cost. In addition, quality masonry work requires years of training and experience, as with any skilled trade.

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How to Hire the Best Masonry Contractor for Your Project
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Masonry vs. Concrete: What’s the Difference?
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What is a Keystone in Masonry?
Keystone is a structural concept that dates back thousands of years. But what is a keystone in masonry, and how is it used today?