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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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Mar 20, 2012
Shaving around the door opening of a brick wall to fix replacement doors
At the time of installation to replace french doors, I learned that the replacement doors are slightly too large (about 1/2 inch on each side). The doors
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Mar 20, 2012
John Swink, PE, LEED-AP
I was sent a copy of your block laying video in May. It ends with your website address, but i cannot find the video on your website. This is a great
Mar 20, 2012
back draft
my chimney is built lower than my roof when we lit the fire on a windy day smoke came back down and filled the house i then got a cowl thinking the problem
Mar 20, 2012
bricks from old house to new garage
Here are 4 pic's from last summer's old farmhouse demolition. Farmer Al allowed me to reclaim all the bricks from this old 1860's farmhouse on his property.
Mar 20, 2012
architect
Your info on chimneys is very good, however it should also address the maximum unsupported height above the roof or plate line. The dimensions given in
Mar 20, 2012
chimney crown material
What pre mixed (dry) mortar or cement should I use to make a poured chimney crow
Mar 20, 2012
Painted Stone and Mortar Basement
Hello, I have a 1920s house that has a stone and mortar basement. The person who owned the house before me painted the basement and I am concerned that
Mar 20, 2012
Cinderblock as a counter weight
Is it legal or illegal to hang cinder blocks from the top of scaffolding? Can I get in trouble or sued over this
Mar 20, 2012
Masonary Work
Need work done on Front Door Steps that was damage by car accident. Please call me at 781-964-3107 or e-mail satphillips@yahoo.co
Mar 20, 2012
Parge removal, not application. Need help!!!
OK, so recently I began gutting the attic of our house to build a family room. In the center of the room was a column covered in lovely horsehair plaster.
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Mar 20, 2012
brick wall interior covered with sheetrock, removing such and residual glue or mastick
this is a question? we have an older storefront building and some of the interior walls were brick which were covered by sheetrock and some type of adhesive
Mar 20, 2012
sweating
I have a 60 year old home with an existing wood burning fireplace that I installed a gas insert in. The exterior chimney is constructed of stone on a concrete
Mar 20, 2012
multi story building
We are interested in multi story building using single wythe concrete block masonry syste
