Concrete, Brick & Stone
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Repair Cinderblock Foundation
Q: The front of my home is supported by two cinder-block pillars, creating a five-foot high crawlspace, which is under…
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Tuck-pointing
Masonry homes and walls constructed of brick and stone can develop voids, cracks, crumbling mortar, or uneven areas of mortar…
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Even Masonry Fireplaces Need Maintenance
Masonry is probably the oldest of the building trades. Civilizations have used stone, adobe and brick to build homes, temples,…
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Concrete Sawing
Before sawing into an existing wall or floor, it is suggested that a pre-job meeting be held with the owner…
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Wunderbar Rebar!
Poured concrete needs to have reinforcement to prevent cracking or uneven settling. The most common, and typically best, material used…
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Retaining Walls
Retaining walls provide support for soil that is on a vertical slope. Some retaining walls keep your home and landscape…
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Tip: Repair Concrete Steps
Problem Dangerous or crumbling concrete steps. Solution Rather than replacing the old steps with new steps, have the installer form…
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Tip: Retaining Walls
Before starting a retaining wall project, check with your local building codes. Soil conditions might need special attention during construction…
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Taking Care of Your Chimney and Fireplace
If you own a fireplace, it is important to think about getting your chimney cleaned. Learn about why you should…
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Tip: Condensation Test
A do-it-yourself test for condensation. If you think condensation might be the problem in your basement, there is a simple…
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