Brick and mortar can be some of the most popular and durable options when it concerns building projects. Not surprisingly, there are contracting services that will be able to help you with the various masonry work that your home or property may require. Yet, you might not be aware of the full range of masonry services that you may need.  

Installing New Masonry

The installation of new masonry can be extremely difficult for a homeowner to do without professional help. In addition to the amount of work that will be involved with installing new masonry, it can be easy for a person to make mistakes that could result in the structure being unstable. In addition to being able to help you with the installation of the new masonry, these services will also be able to assist with the designing of the new masonry structure so that you can be sure that it will be strong and stable for years. This design process will need to consider the terrain where the masonry is going to be installed so that a suitable foundation can be installed or the ground can be otherwise prepared.  

Cleaning Exterior Masonry

Over time, the exterior masonry of your home will become extremely dirty. This can cause the masonry to appear dull and discolored, which can severely impact the appearance of the home. Moss and algae growing on the exterior masonry can also cause significant damage due to trapping moisture against the brick and mortar as well as potentially releasing acidic chemicals. Cleaning the exterior masonry can be an important basic type of care to avoid these problems. A masonry contractor will have the equipment that is needed to be able to effectively pressure wash the entire exterior of a home while avoiding causing damage to the brick and masonry.

Mortar Repairs

It is easy to focus attention on the damage that the bricks themselves may sustain. However, the mortar can also start to fail over time, which can prove to destabilize the entire masonry structure. This potential risk makes it necessary to act aggressively to ensure that any mortar issues are repaired by a masonry contractor as quickly as possible. For example, it can be possible for these contractors to replace the mortar that is between the bricks, and while this is a major repair to have done to a large brick structure, it is a highly effective way of addressing the problems that aging or damaged mortar can create.

Contact a masonry contractor near you to learn more.

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