Is it normal for brick mortar to crack?

• <div><p>Minor hairline cracks in mortar are normal over time. This is a natural occurrence as bricks settle. You should <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/cracked-brick-always-foundation-issue.htm">worry about cracks in brick</a> if you see vertical cracks that widen as they move up, stair-step cracks, L-shaped cracks, or deep horizontal cracks. These are all more serious signs of foundation damage.</p></div>

Is concrete stronger than masonry?

• <div><p>Yes, concrete is significantly stronger than masonry, especially if the concrete pour includes reinforcements, like steel rebar. Concrete is a uniform material that can withstand compression, sheer force, and tensile force as long as it’s reinforced. Masonry involves the use of mortar or grout to connect individual building materials, like brick, stone, or tile. Mortar and grout are also reasonably strong and resist compression well, but they don’t come close to the strength of poured concrete.</p></div>

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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 are the benefits of brick or stone siding?

• <div><p>These materials are durable, low-maintenance, and offer excellent insulation and aesthetic appeal.</p></div>

Q: What is the difference between stucco and mortar?

• <div><p>Mortar, or masonry mortar, is mainly used in joints and as parging for stone, brick, or cement construction. Stucco is primarily a surface material used as wall coverings. For maintenance, masonry will need repointing or replacing as damage or land shifting occurs, whereas stucco will need patching or refinishing as it tends to crack over time along with other types of wear-and-tear.</p></div>

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Reviewed in September 2014
I was very pleased with the work Special T did on my home which is 36 yrs old. Tim helped me pick out the colors for the siding, shakes and the stone for the front of the garage. His two sons worked on my project and did an excellent job!. They were always very professional, courteous and...
SPECIAL T SIDING & CONSTR
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Reviewed in May 2014
He is always so reasonable, so I don't worry about the cost, I just ask him to bill. He has done stone on our house before, he can paint, he can do decking, he is very creative.
Troy's Carpentry & More LLC
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Reviewed in September 2013
When we decided to make a significant addition to our backyard in the way of a raised patio, we were unsure about how to tell the difference from one landscaper and the other. Price was an issue as it was not a small project. But I also like to support local businesses too. Seems most anyone...
Environmental Landscape Management Inc
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Reviewed in April 2013
They do a nice pedicure and add stones to the treatment when they are giving a massage to the lower legs. They have a nice amount of add-on for further services like aroma therapy or stones. I used to get my nails done in Minneapolis which was a bigger city so it was rushed but at this...
2001 NAILS
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Reviewed in May 2012
Joel was right on time, very pleasant in attitude and very professional in his demeanor. He was well prepared to execute the installation, we discussed my wishes for exact placement and orientation of the boulder, showed him the location where we wanted it and he took it from there. It...
English Stone
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Reviewed in January 2012
They did a great job. The worked looked excellent when it was finished. They were efficient and fixed the only issue we had by adding an additional stone path to the opposite side of the yard through the wood chips to the gate.
Lowney's Landscaping
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Reviewed in January 2011
The driveway was never crowned properly and has been washing away all summer to the point were I have had to call in someone correct the poor excavating and crowning Bowe Trucking and Excavating on the driveway The topsoil for the yard consisted of a lot of gravel (concerns I shared with the...
BOWE TRUCKING & EXCAVATING INC
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Reviewed in July 2004
I HAVE A HARD TIME GETTING ANYONE TO DO SERVICE WORK WHERE I LIVE. I LIVE JUST OUTSIDE PRESCOTT WI, WHICH IS ONLY A STONES THROW FROM MN. HOWEVER SO MANY TWIN CITY BUSINESSES THINK THAT WE LIVE AT THE END OF THE EARTH AND DO NOT WANT TO COME OUT THIS FAR. I NEEDED A LOT OF LANDSCAPE WORK...
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