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Q: What is the downside of painting brick?

• <div><p>While painting can certainly change the look of a chimney, you should think twice about giving your brick chimney the old landlord special.</p><p>Painting brick is porous, meaning it&rsquo;s full of tiny holes that can soak up moisture. Those holes also allow it to dry, though. So, when you paint it, you trap any moisture inside, providing an opportunity for mold, mildew, and water damage.</p><p>Paint also shows wear faster than naked brick. This means that once you paint a brick surface, you&rsquo;ll have to keep painting it to maintain a clean look. A paint job is also harder to undo on brick because of its porous nature. Once you paint it, it&rsquo;s hard to go back without some serious power washing&mdash;another added cost.</p></div>

Q: What’s the difference between stone veneer and real stone?

• <div><p>Real stone is exactly what it sounds like: It&rsquo;s real stone sourced from the earth without additives. It is durable and unique, but it&rsquo;s difficult to work with because of its weight, challenge in sourcing, and high cost. Stone veneer mimics the look of real stone but is actually engineered with a mixture of Portland cement, natural minerals, and a colorant. While it&rsquo;s more affordable and easier to work with, it&rsquo;s less durable and may appear manufactured to the trained eye.</p></div>

Q: How long do brick and brick veneer siding last?

• <div><p>Solid brick structures can last a century or more, potentially 100 to 150 years with proper maintenance like tuckpointing. Without major repairs, classic red bricks may last 20 to 40 years. Brick veneer siding is also a long-lasting material, with a lifespan ranging from 50 to 100 years, provided it is properly installed and maintained. To maintain brick veneer, you should scrub it annually with a special detergent and a soft-bristled broom. It's also important to inspect the bricks and mortar regularly and hire a masonry contractor for any necessary repairs, such as fixing worn mortar or bowing bricks.</p></div>

Q: What are the benefits of brick or stone siding or walls?

• <div><p>Brick and stone are durable, low-maintenance materials for siding and walls that offer excellent insulation, aesthetic appeal, and can increase property value.</p></div>

Q: Can you cut patio stones with a circular saw?

• <div><p>Yes, you can cut patio stones with a circular saw. Similar to using an electric grinder, you will need to use a diamond blade as this is the most effective blade for cutting a material like stone. The stone must be wet when using a circular saw to ensure the cut is smooth.</p></div>

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Last update on January 08, 2026

Reviewed in January 2026
I couldn't be more satisfied with my experience with the work done by J & H Custom Building. My job was a small one in my two bathrooms. They were courteous, professional and listened carefully to my needs. Expert guidance was provided and the work exceeded expectations resulting in my being...
J & H Custom Building
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Reviewed in June 2025
One project was pretty challenging, but Theo persisted, got it done, and it was perfect.
Integrity Handyman Services LLC
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Reviewed in March 2025
Ernesto and his guys did a fantastic job at a fair price. The job was to root rake, fill and level approximately two acres of land on Pine Island. Ernesto is the most easy-going, honest and conscientious contractor I have expereinced in my many years here Florida. He was unconcerned about...
S & G Contracting, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2024
Very helpful in finding the right solution for roof repair. Very professional! Very happy with the work!
Exterior Solutions, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2024
Scott and his team did an exemplary job removing/trimming trees around our property. Polite, timely service, ensuring we were in agreement for work to be done. I will not hesitate to recommend or call Fall Rite Services for any future needs.
Fall-Rite Services, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2024
We hired them to replace the aging siding and windows on our home. They were not the least expensive nor the most expensive, but AJ and his team took the time to truly understand what we were looking for and needed during the project scoping stage and delivered exactly what we were looking for...
Shefchiks' Energy Services
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Reviewed in March 2023
Carson did a beautiful job on our front porch. It really improves the look of our home. He is a craftsman!
Electric Pine Company LLC
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Reviewed in September 2022
Our 120 yr old gut rehabbed brownstone, original wood front door had been poorly installed leaving gaps all around the door frame. I hired two different contractors who each made the problem progressively worse. Luckily, I found Gorman. Christian came out the same day I contacted Gorman to...
Gorman Carpentry and Home Renovation
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Reviewed in September 2022
Trevor gets the job done safely, beautifully and so creatively. The new beach cabinet built out of a rescaled swingset works well and is so cute. The fountain welded out of antique tools is art!
Leveled Up Aesthetic
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Reviewed in October 2021
the roof inspection was completed om a timely manner.
Hang Your Hat Home Inspections
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Erie Home

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Serving Brussels, WI and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1976

Free estimates

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"Workers showed up on time. Big job installing tiles to waterproof our 110 year old house. We are very happy with the results. It was an expensive project but well worth the money"

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Acculevel, Inc. - Wisconsin

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Serving Brussels, WI and surrounding areas

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In business since 1996

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"We had an attached screened-in porch that was sinking.Acculevel came in and detailed every aspect of the repair project and then followed thru to the most minuet detail. Excellent work and very detail oriented. Friendly and cooperative service team that completed the work. This seemed like what was going to be a complicated job, using augered jacks, concrete removal, and replacing trex floor. ...In a nutshell, they made what seemed hard..very manageableand 100% solved.Excellent service, excellant price......Terry M."

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Recommended by86%of homeowners

Serving Brussels, WI and surrounding areas

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In business since 1994

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"Work starts end of June, but I was very satisfied with all the planning help and my questions were all answered to my satisfaction. I look forward to their work on my project."

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Response time5 hrs

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B And B Basement Repairs LLC

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Serving Brussels, WI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

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"Amazing work and great Customer service!"

Response time2 days

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CM Customs LLC

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Serving Brussels, WI and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

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I have 20 years of experience in the masonry and concrete industry. I also have 10+ years with carpentry and general trades. 10 years of project management experience managing projects from a few hundred dollars to multimillion dollar. Thank you for taking the time to read and looking forward to working with you..

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Precision Basement Repair

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Serving Brussels, WI and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

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"Cracks in wall of basement ."

This is pretty typical of what you see when you open a floor. A great deal of water I see that concrete floor!

With the previous work, they had used a garden hose to try to guide the water to drain tile. Seven out of 10 of the garden hoses were clogged with stone. If someone talks to you about using garden hoses as a part of the project, move on.

After cleaning the crack, we install ports that we will inject our polyurethane foam that expands up to 20 times, filling the crack from the inside all the way out to the outer wall.

Not every home has a “true footing”. In this case, while the wall didn’t look great it was extremely solid, so it made for a very smooth project from beginning to end.

Installation of a new sump pit and sump pump.

+43

Response time1 day

1 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Custom Craft Environmental

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Serving Brussels, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 1991

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"The insurance company hired another remediation company on our behalf, but I contacted Rich for another estimate/opinion. Rich provided me advice via phone on multiple occasions, told me what to look for and assured me that the other company was following industry standards. Ultimately Rich came to our house to potentially provide us with an estimate on the rebuild portion of the remediation. Although we could not use Custom Craft Environmental for this project, I would recommend them to anyone and would definitely use them in the future, based on Rich's knowledge, responsiveness and professionalism."

Recommended by94%of homeowners

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Nicholas Palm Tile and Stone

4.8(

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Serving Brussels, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Nic was professional, courteous, and ensured that I was happy and satisfied with his work. I would definitely hire him again to help with my future home projects."

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Raiserite Foundation Pier System, Inc.

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Serving Brussels, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 1974

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"they did what i wanted."

Response time2 days

Recommended by81%of homeowners

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Everdry Waterproofing

4.5(

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Serving Brussels, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Very responsible and respectful crew, they went above and beyond to help prepare the work load. We would highly recommend this company for your water proofing needs, they offer lifetime warranty"

Response time1 day

Response rate92%

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Masonry questions, answered by experts

While painting can certainly change the look of a chimney, you should think twice about giving your brick chimney the old landlord special.

Painting brick is porous, meaning it’s full of tiny holes that can soak up moisture. Those holes also allow it to dry, though. So, when you paint it, you trap any moisture inside, providing an opportunity for mold, mildew, and water damage.

Paint also shows wear faster than naked brick. This means that once you paint a brick surface, you’ll have to keep painting it to maintain a clean look. A paint job is also harder to undo on brick because of its porous nature. Once you paint it, it’s hard to go back without some serious power washing—another added cost.

Real stone is exactly what it sounds like: It’s real stone sourced from the earth without additives. It is durable and unique, but it’s difficult to work with because of its weight, challenge in sourcing, and high cost. Stone veneer mimics the look of real stone but is actually engineered with a mixture of Portland cement, natural minerals, and a colorant. While it’s more affordable and easier to work with, it’s less durable and may appear manufactured to the trained eye.

Solid brick structures can last a century or more, potentially 100 to 150 years with proper maintenance like tuckpointing. Without major repairs, classic red bricks may last 20 to 40 years. Brick veneer siding is also a long-lasting material, with a lifespan ranging from 50 to 100 years, provided it is properly installed and maintained. To maintain brick veneer, you should scrub it annually with a special detergent and a soft-bristled broom. It's also important to inspect the bricks and mortar regularly and hire a masonry contractor for any necessary repairs, such as fixing worn mortar or bowing bricks.

Brick and stone are durable, low-maintenance materials for siding and walls that offer excellent insulation, aesthetic appeal, and can increase property value.

Yes, you can cut patio stones with a circular saw. Similar to using an electric grinder, you will need to use a diamond blade as this is the most effective blade for cutting a material like stone. The stone must be wet when using a circular saw to ensure the cut is smooth.

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