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Q: How do you crack a rock with water?

• <div><p>It is possible, albeit a lot slower, to break up a rock using water. You would do this by freezing and thawing the water. You could create some initial holes or cracks in the rock, then pour water into the cracks or holes and allow them to freeze (so it's best to do this in winter or in colder climates). Since water expands when it freezes, this puts pressure on the inside of the rock and causes it to crack. You could continue to pour more water in and let it freeze to continue to break up the rock.</p></div>

Q: Are stone houses practical?

• <div><p>Stone houses used to be much more practical, but with the advent of stronger and cheaper materials like concrete, they aren&rsquo;t seen as much anymore. There are some parts of the world where it makes sense to build with stone, and they are usually next to a stone quarry. Stone is, however, very weather-resistant, which is why many homes near the sea and on mountains are still built with local stone. </p></div>

Q: Do chimney cleaning bricks work?

• <div><p>A <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/do-creosote-sweeping-logs-really-work.htm">chimney cleaning brick or log</a> can help loosen creosote between professional chimney cleaning appointments. Although they can help keep your chimney cleaner, they are not a substitute for chimney sweeping and are not meant to be used regularly.</p></div>

Q: What is considered the hearth of a fireplace?

• <div><p>A fireplace hearth is a fireproof flooring material that extends out from the base of the fireplace and into the room. Hearths can be made of brick, ceramic, marble, limestone, and more. A hearth serves the purpose of decreasing the fire risk in the area directly around the fireplace. If flying embers hit carpet or wood, they&rsquo;ll spark and create a fire. But if they hit something like tile or granite, they&rsquo;ll simply go out.</p></div>

Q: Can You Limewash Surfaces Other Than Brick?

• <div><p>Yes, you can limewash surfaces other than brick. Plaster, stone, stucco, and concrete can all also be limewashed. Any porous surface that will absorb the wash is a good candidate for limewash, although it won&rsquo;t help much with waterproofing. If you choose to limewash over paint, you&rsquo;ll need to prep before applying it to avoid a powdery, chalky finish. Shiny surfaces like metal or glass can&rsquo;t absorb limewash, so it&rsquo;s not suited for these.</p></div>

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Last update on October 16, 2024

Reviewed in October 2024
Hired UPServices to top some birches that overhung our family cabin. Dayne was terrific! Professional in every way. I recommend UPServices very highly!
DF Landworx
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Reviewed in November 2023
I am very pleased with my roofing project and would surely recommend them to anyone. Thank you!
Prestige Roofing LLC
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Reviewed in May 2023
They did a large basement remodel and the final project was excellent. They gave a very reasonable estimate and started promptly as promised. Throughout the project they were professional, courteous and mindfull of disruptions on the upper level. The work was top notch!
On Target Construction LLC
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Reviewed in May 2023
I really liked their ideas when we planned the remodel. The workers were hard working and very nice and respectful. I had multiple projects done by this company including a powder room, laundry, hallway, ceiling, backsplash, full basement update with full bathroom and addition of egress...
Grant Thompson Construction, Inc.
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Reviewed in November 2022
We are very satisfied with everything from start to finish. The crew showed up on time and finished the roof in one day. Would recommend Armor Shield.
Armor Shield Metal Roofing
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Reviewed in July 2022
Excellent. Tom was very professional and did exactly what was discussed in a very timely manner. Would highly recommend
Integrity Home Creations
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Reviewed in May 2022
Very satisfied with work that was done!! It’s a little pricey but worth it to not have a hassle of setting it up yourself.
Longwire Tech Services
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Reviewed in April 2022
Work was completed on time and they cleaned up afterwards.
Best Plumbing, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2021
Lumber Jake's was easy to schedule and provided excellent service, even for hard-to-reach windows. I highly recommend!!
Lumber Jakes Window Cleaning Services
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Reviewed in May 2021
Jeremy was willing to go out of his typical service area to help with my brothers estate property. Price and service are awesome. Iâ m extremely grateful to Jeremy and highly recommend his business.
Midwest Snow and Lawn Care
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Erie Home

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Serving Mountain, WI and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1976

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"Erie Homes was great. Ty and Chris shared the information about roofs in a clear and precise way. I love the high quality of the roofing materials and the standards they hold their workers to when placing the roof. Mike called me each step of the way, so I was prepared when the roofing supplies showed up. I even got calls after the beautiful roof was done. Amazing job!"

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Acculevel, Inc. - Wisconsin

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Serving Mountain, 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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Serving Mountain, 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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Precision Basement Repair

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Serving Mountain, WI and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"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.

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Custom Craft Environmental

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Serving Mountain, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 1991

Emergency services offered

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"I cannot say enough good things about Rich and his crew at Custom Craft Environmental. After having our sump get overwhelmed by 7+ inches of rain, we were lost. Made several calls to "national" water clean up companies with no reason. Rich was at our house 2 hrs after we called and his crew was there the next morning. They were efficient, helpful, knowledgeable, kind, punctual. Price was good and work was excellent. We highly, highly recommend."

Recommended by94%of homeowners

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Nicholas Palm Tile and Stone

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Serving Mountain, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"He gets it nice and clean. He is a hard worker."

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Serving Mountain, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"The workers were friendly and cared about their work. They arrived on time and worked until dark. Never had home contractors more dedicated to their craft."

Response time8 hrs

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Everdry Waterproofing

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Serving Mountain, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

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Warranties offered

"I had mold all over in my west side of my basement they sealed and cleaned up the basement . My basement is clean and dry for two years now and is all painted. They did a Great job making sure everything was protected and finished to my liking !"

Response time1 day

Response rate92%

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Armatti’s Trucking and Excavating

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Serving Mountain, WI and surrounding areas

"They were good and it went very well.They were on time,quick about their work and I totally recommend them all the time.They were very nice company to hire and to work with."

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Serving Mountain, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

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"We would definitely recommend Walther! !"

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Masonry questions, answered by experts

It is possible, albeit a lot slower, to break up a rock using water. You would do this by freezing and thawing the water. You could create some initial holes or cracks in the rock, then pour water into the cracks or holes and allow them to freeze (so it's best to do this in winter or in colder climates). Since water expands when it freezes, this puts pressure on the inside of the rock and causes it to crack. You could continue to pour more water in and let it freeze to continue to break up the rock.

Stone houses used to be much more practical, but with the advent of stronger and cheaper materials like concrete, they aren’t seen as much anymore. There are some parts of the world where it makes sense to build with stone, and they are usually next to a stone quarry. Stone is, however, very weather-resistant, which is why many homes near the sea and on mountains are still built with local stone.

A chimney cleaning brick or log can help loosen creosote between professional chimney cleaning appointments. Although they can help keep your chimney cleaner, they are not a substitute for chimney sweeping and are not meant to be used regularly.

A fireplace hearth is a fireproof flooring material that extends out from the base of the fireplace and into the room. Hearths can be made of brick, ceramic, marble, limestone, and more. A hearth serves the purpose of decreasing the fire risk in the area directly around the fireplace. If flying embers hit carpet or wood, they’ll spark and create a fire. But if they hit something like tile or granite, they’ll simply go out.

Yes, you can limewash surfaces other than brick. Plaster, stone, stucco, and concrete can all also be limewashed. Any porous surface that will absorb the wash is a good candidate for limewash, although it won’t help much with waterproofing. If you choose to limewash over paint, you’ll need to prep before applying it to avoid a powdery, chalky finish. Shiny surfaces like metal or glass can’t absorb limewash, so it’s not suited for these.

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