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Feb 23, 2018
What should be used to fill large voids within a small 2'widex3'tall brick wall?
I have this little retaining wall which is 2 bricks (lengthwise) wide and the mortor joint between them (on the top of the wall) has crumbled. When I
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Feb 23, 2018
Upset remodeler
We recently added to our 37 year old Kings Mtn White Rockface brick home. The new brick matched perfectly for about the first 6 weeks. Now it has yellowed
Feb 23, 2018
Learn Masonry Tips and Tricks for FREE
Learn Masonry Tips and Tricks for FREE at www.bergwall.com. There is over 2 hours of HD Video Clips showing users everything about Masonry starting with
Feb 17, 2018
Andy Just - General Forman
Hello, I am a General Forman for Action Equipment and Scaffolding of Bismarck, ND. I run a skilled and efficient crew and we are always on the lookout
Feb 17, 2018
1860
We have been renovating an 1860 house. The basement has soft brick which we understand needs to breath. Unfortunately, this also means that moisture
Feb 17, 2018
Journeyman Mason
My name is Jered i am 35 years old .I have been doing masonry since i was 18 just out of high school. My family and I live in New Hampshire and this is
Feb 17, 2018
Architect Brian
Hi, I'm working on the design of an existing building renovation. The exterior wall is made of plaster and metal lath on the inside, wood furring strips,
Feb 17, 2018
homeowner
I had a brick wall rebuilt,now there is a white powder on the repaired bricks. how do i safely clean it off?
Feb 17, 2018
Michigan
I am a Michigan Builder and was looking for a way to better my business. Took the course and has really helped me become a better company all around. Charlie
Feb 17, 2018
Dennis
I have been doing masonry work for about 8 years and have never been able to find a way to become certified other than joining e union. I came across Charles
Feb 17, 2018
Corner Poles
Bon Tool invented the corner pole in the early 1960's. This was a revolutionary design at the time that saved bricklayers time and money and also decreasing
Feb 17, 2018
Source of reclaimed bricks?
Hello, We live in Green Pond, NJ - an old Dutch community which once had a fair amount of Arts and Crafts cottages. Our house was built in 1965 so is
May 24, 2015
MASONRY CONTRACTOR
I was in the masonry field for over 40 years I owned a commercial masonry company for 25 years. I come out of a family of masons and that's the way it
May 24, 2015
Slab on grade foundation footing?
Hi, I am really excited about building a shop on our property. I'm sure everyone is working to get the most bang for their buck these days as am I. I
May 24, 2015
Ric Hubbard, President, the Hubbard Jointer Co., Inc.
My Story is about masonryworktools.com. I occasionally scan the web just to be sure my website is working and up to date. Several times I have seen your
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May 23, 2015
How Solid the Foundation under It All?
What are the requirements for a solid cement foundation under the firebox (700 pounds) and the masonary heat chamber? Footing depth; 8 inch block?, re
May 23, 2015
Leaning chimney
Inside my house, in the attic area,the chimney is leaning. Someone said it is supposed to, to assist with draw. Another person said it is falling down.
May 23, 2015
Laborer trying to become a mason
I have been working with my father in laws masonry company as a laborer and have become quite interested in working my way up to becoming a mason. In my
May 23, 2015
Compare Husky Pressure Washers with Dewalt, Ryobi, Generac, Northstar
The real facts about Husky Pressure Washer, Dewalt, Ryobi, Northstar, Generac, Troy buit etc.
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Mar 20, 2012
home owner
Can an exterior brickface (NOT REAL BRICK / STONE)home be cleaned / power washed
Mar 20, 2012
Shower pan
What is the proper cement or mortar mix to lay down a shower pan? Underlayment is black paper and hot mop. Tile will be placed on top of pan as final
Mar 20, 2012
Home owner of historic home
I recently purchased a 115 year old double wyth brick home in northern Michigan. The bricks on the exterior wall are in pretty good shape. It has been
Mar 20, 2012
General Contractor
I work in Maryland and Virginia. 35 years ago I started as laborer/gofer for a mason who spent a lot of time training me on how to prepare the brick,
Mar 20, 2012
commercial bread oven
can masonry mortar be use for bakery oven? can it be subjected to fire if so what temperatur
Mar 20, 2012
UNIRULER
Hello We just wanted to inform you of our new product called the UNIRULER!! It is the first folding ruler of its kind. Having the ability to scribe
Mar 20, 2012
homeowner
what would be the total diameter of chimney with a 13x13 inch clay flue liner. thanks
Mar 20, 2012
dual termination (same fuel type) in to single flue
Hello, I have a question with regards to national code standards and what they say about terminating like fuel burning devices in to a single flue. My
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Mar 20, 2012
Housewife
We have discoloration on the inside brick, where the fireplace opening is. What can we clean that brick with
Mar 20, 2012
Charlie Cummins owner of brickcertification.com and thank you for having me on your great website.
My story is this. In addition to Training People to lay brick, block, and stone, I have now started a Consulting for Brick, Block, and Stone Contractors.
Mar 20, 2012
housewife
I am making bird bath's, it calls for concrete but I was told to use mortar. Would this work considering it will have water in it. Can I seal this like
Mar 20, 2012
4 inch split block veneer
I have never seen a technical explanation of the correct way to build a corner lead when using 4 inch split faced block to veneer a house or building.
Mar 20, 2012
Block and Clay flue Gap
Hello I am building a chimney and I am using 8x8 chimney blocks and 8x8 clay liners. There is a 1 inch gap between the two and I would like to know what
Mar 20, 2012
Who is the man on your video on Youtube ? he is amazing !
Hi Charlie, the guy on your video is amazing!, what nationality is he and whats his name?. Thanks Andy.
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Mar 20, 2012
Looking for work
Im in the black hills area im pre-apprentice about a year of exp. worked under Glenn Becker at Boxelder Jobcorps. If Anybody has leads Please e-mail me
Mar 20, 2012
what is carotex
what is carotex and can you still get it if not is there any thing like it i can use
Mar 20, 2012
Setting up your line..
having just built my very 1st pillar would like to see how you set up line for building a wall etc..
Mar 20, 2012
Building an Exterior Chimney and Interior Fireplace on 2nd Floor
Can I build an exterior chimney and install an interior fireplace on the 2nd floor of the house with no footer under the actual fireplace? Is there a
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Mar 20, 2012
Adding a hearth to Pier/Beam structure that has plywood subfloor
Hello from Austin Tx. We're redoing our fireplace in travertine and adding a hearth. The complication is the house is on pier/beam and has a plywood subfloor.
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Mar 20, 2012
Wishing Well
Hey guys, my wife wants me to build a wishing well out of brick. I have never done this before, but have the confidence and talent to pull it off - with
Mar 20, 2012
r williams
I have removed loads of ivy that was growing on the front wall of my house,however this has left loads of fibers that are ingrained into the brick. Can
Mar 20, 2012
Home owner replace brick and cap to chimney
How do I build a concrete cap for my fireplace. I'm replacing 9 courses of brick at top of chimney, their is about 10 of space between the flu and the
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