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Block Segmental Retaining Walls. The practice of building retaining walls has been around for thousands of years. If you want to level a hilly area to enclose a decorative garden or construct a new driveway, you'll need retaining walls. Retaining walls can be built with...
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Brick and Cement Block Repointing. Repointing, also known simply as "pointing"or--somewhat inaccurately--"tuck pointing"*, is the process of removing deteriorated mortar from the joints of a masonry wall and replacing it with new mortar. Properly done, repointing restores...
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Brick, block, stucco, and mortar all contain very tiny passageways that accept water. This can be a positive quality. However, depending upon exposure to the elements, temperature conditions, strength of the individual brick or block units, etc., it can can work against the...
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A brick house can resist damage from wind storms. Brick is simply much more durable than wood, vinyl or other sidings. Cement stucco, concrete block and stone houses also perform well in wind storms. Tim Carter from Ask the Builder has some great information on the benefits...
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Repair Brick Leaks. Masonry structures are not waterproof. Water will pass through stone, block, brick and mortar. If improper installation of your masonry walls can't be easily repaired, you may be able to stop the leaks with high quality water repellents. Tim Carter from...
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Brick provides a classic look selected by people everywhere, for stately colonials and simple ranch houses, and for outdoor or indoor applications. Brick can offer a rough and rustic texture as if from decades past, or feature a smooth, more contemporary appearance. Here...
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Building brick steps leading down to your patio is not a project for a rookie. Building brick steps can be done several ways. You can use the traditional brick and mortar method or use interlocking concrete bricks, that require no mortar. Tim Carter from Ask the Builder has...
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Brick Veneer in Cold Weather. Brick veneer installation in cold weather has very strict guidelines. Bricklayers should be real craftsmen. They know the tricks for proper installation. Tim Carter from Ask the Builder has some great information on Brick Veneer in Cold Weather.
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Brick Veneer Leaks - Flashings. Brick veneer houses are not waterproof. Does that information surprise you? For a leakfree brick home use good flashing materials, weep holes and be sure to read up on the process. Tim Carter from Ask the Builder has some great information on...
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Brick veneer siding is not a job for the amateur DIY'er. It takes a skilled bricklayer to install masonry well. You would need a good helper just to keep you moving along steadily. Tim Carter from Ask the Builder has some great information on Brick Veneer Siding.
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