Does brick increase home value?

• <div><p>Brick can increase the value of your home depending on the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-are-most-common-masonry-materials.htm">type of masonry materials</a> used. Homes generally have a higher resale value when they have brick siding, and brick is also easier to maintain (and lasts longer) than other <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/pros-and-cons-different-house-siding.htm">types of siding</a>, which can motivate buyers to make an offer.</p><p>Just keep in mind, however, that although brick can up the asking price when you sell your house, the cost to brick a house is also more expensive than other typical siding costs—so you’ll invest more in the project.</p></div>

How do you paint your brick house?

• <div><p>The premise for painting a brick building is fairly simple: Prime the bricks to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/ask-angie-painting-chimney-good-idea.htm">seal the surface</a> and apply the top coat to protect your brick home. However, it’s easy to miss a few important steps if you’re starting from a raw brick surface and don’t know the basics of <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-paint-brick-home-exteriors.htm">how to paint brick</a>. So be sure to reach out to a local professional painter if you have any reservations about correctly painting your brick house. </p></div>

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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: How long does chimney mortar last?

• <div><p>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 <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/tuckpointing-vs-repointing.htm">repointing or tuckpointing</a>, can extend the lifespan of chimney mortar by ensuring the structure's integrity.</p></div>

Q: Is it better to roll or spray exterior paint on brick?

• <div><p>Spraying is much faster but may not penetrate the bricks beyond a surface layer. Rolling penetrates the bricks but doesn&rsquo;t work as well on the mortar. A combination of painting and rolling is your best bet. Using a brush to paint brick isn&rsquo;t advised because it is time-consuming and won&rsquo;t penetrate beyond the surface.</p></div>

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Reviewed in May 2017
Excellent! Ross, did a very thorough job of cleaning the yearly accumulation of muck from the pond. Instead of just adding more rock to the bottom, he took rock that had slid down over the years, and manually replaced it on the various higher shelves in the pond. He then added additional gravel...
Avant Gardening and Landscaping Inc
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Reviewed in May 2017
After reading what seemed like 100's of reviews and because of those reviews, I chose Stone Concepts for our kitchen remodel. We needed 3 areas of tile back splash removed and re-tiled. Matt was a dream to work with. From our very first meeting he treated us like we were his only customer. All...
Stone Concepts Llc.
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Reviewed in August 2014
I couldn't be more pleased with the way this project turned out. Nick, one of the two owners, was a treat to work with; professional, responsive and a straight shooter. Their bid compared favorably with that of their competition both on price and honesty (there were no superfluous extras/add-ons...
Dry Otter Basement Waterproofing LLC
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Reviewed in June 2014
Earl and Tony were very careful with our delicate plantings--they even made a box to protect a fragile specimen. They created a much better foundation than we had previously for the planter and wall, and selected the appropriate stones to use. They were very professional!
Hensen Masonry LLC
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Reviewed in November 2007
The contractor was responsive, addressing my concerns before hand, sent me an estimate, I approved and contacted me when they were ready to do the project. The job looked really good until about a week later we suffered torrential rains. These kinds of rains have occurred before and but never...
BOEHNEN INC
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Reviewed in June 2007
Bill did what he said he was going to do. The job went very well and his crew took great care with their work. It really was a thing of beauty. The only minor change I would have made was to have moved a stone on the lower right front of the bench that had a few natural markings that didn't go...
FIREPLACE WORKS
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