What do I look for when buying a brick house?

• <div><p>There are many things to look for when buying a brick house. Here are some of the key things you should pay close attention to.</p><ul><li><p><b>Lintels:</b> Look for cracks, holes, displacement, or corrosion</p></li><li><p><b>Mortar:</b> Check to see if the mortar is old and crumbling, in need of repointing, or new. Also check to see if the mortar has a professional finish.</p></li><li><p><b>Walls:</b> Check along each side of the house. If a wall is bowing outward, this indicates a severe issue such as foundation damage or that the walls are ready to fall.</p></li><li><p><b>Cracks:</b> If there are stair step cracks in the brickwork, this indicates an unstable foundation.</p></li></ul><p></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 is the dimension of an average brick?

• <div><p>A traditional rectangular brick that is used for siding, brick walks, and pathways is 8 inches long by 4 inches wide. If you are shopping for fire bricks, the standard dimension is typically 9 inches long by 4.5 inches wide. </p></div>

Q: Is it worth removing paint from brick?

• <div><p>Removing paint from brick can have both aesthetic and practical value. Some people prefer the timeless look of bare brick, making it worthwhile to remove old paint layers. Brick also lasts longer when unpainted, as paint traps moisture, causing the brick to deteriorate more quickly. If your brick walls are already in bad shape, stripping the paint off might do more harm than good.</p></div>

Q: Do bricks crack over time?

• <div><p>Yes, bricks can crack over time. While spotting a crack (or several) might be nerve-wracking, <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/cracked-brick-always-foundation-issue.htm">cracked bricks</a> aren&rsquo;t always cause for concern. In fact, it&rsquo;s normal to see a few small cracks as your foundation settles. However, if the cracks are getting wider or longer or you keep finding new ones, you should have a masonry professional inspect them right away. You should also contact a pro if you notice any large or vertical cracks in your bricks.</p></div>

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Reviewed in July 2024
Roof looks Amazing! The entire process from start to finish was well communicated and the project was completed in the anticipated amount of time. Greg’s crew was friendly and answered our questions, they did their best to clean up every evening and a very thorough cleanup when the job was...
Armor Shield Metal Roofing
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Reviewed in July 2024
Roof looks Amazing! The entire process from start to finish was well communicated and the project was completed in the anticipated amount of time. Gregâ s crew was friendly and answered our questions, they did their best to clean up every evening and a very thorough cleanup when the job was...
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Reviewed in June 2024
A crew of two people were at my residence working for 2 hours. They relocated/transplanted 3 potentillas, 4 barberry, 1 boxwood, and split 3 small perennials in the front yard. They did not add weed barrier or add colored river rock to match existing stone, and did not transplant 3 lavender...
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Reviewed in March 2024
Friendly, took the time to explain the care of natural stone tile. Arrived at the exact time and days they said would. The work is flawless! I will definitely recommend and use AV Remodeling again!
AV REMODELING LLC
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Reviewed in October 2022
Leo was very accommodating, professional and personable through our entire project. His mantra is the job is not complete until we are completely happy with the outcome. He did and excellent job placing our 300+ foot gravel driveway and shed pad, ensuring it was just as we planned. We intend...
Beck's Excavating
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Reviewed in July 2016
The house looks great! Scott was very professional, thorough and clean. I would highly recommend hiring him to anyone who needs stone work done.
Creative Masonry
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Reviewed in April 2012
The owner (Mike) came out and met us a couple times to discuss options and provide a quote. He was very personable and the relationship sounded very positive so we decided to go ahead with 1st Choice Landscaping. We had some top soil brought in because the rough grade left behind by the...
1st Choice Landscaping LLC
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Reviewed in March 2011
The project was a breeze from start to finish. joe was prompt with calling us back right from the start and the great customer service continued throughout the project. Landmark was very good about keeping us in the loop as far as schedule and construction details were concerned. The crew was...
Landmark Landscapes Inc
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Reviewed in May 2009
The garage floor was poured first. A week later cracks appeared, the sealer peeled off and we ended up with 14 cracks just in the garage floor. When he was removing the old cement from around the pool, he knocked off the pool tiles until we stopped him. My husband had show him how to remove the...
Brian's Quality Concrete Inc
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Reviewed in July 2008
I really like the pool, but we should have gotten an end date for it. They had three quarters of my money after the first weekend. They came once a week, after that, just to keep us happy. In July they sent up a few contractors to do some work on the blue stone, but they did not send up a...
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