Mason - replacement/repair of brick
Few months ago Tanner posted similar topic. I wonder if he has found a great contractor mason? I have quite few spalling bricks in my cellar which need to be fixed. I got two different contractors so far giving me different suggestions. First – remove and replace – probably right way to do it, but…
Few months ago Tanner posted similar topic. I wonder if he has found a great contractor mason? I have quite few spalling bricks in my cellar which need to be fixed. I got two different contractors so far giving me different suggestions. First – remove and replace – probably right way to do it, but lots of work and costly. Second – wire brush cleaning and applying stucco over brick walls. Obviously we need to address the moisture issue, which we know is coming from old dirt floor.
Does anyone have opinion about two of these methods? Any recommendations for a mason/brick specialist?
Many thanks
Well, since I have some time on my hands I have checked recipes for old type mortar and old type stucco. They are almost identical. So maybe it is not as crazy as I thought.
Anyway please post your ideas and recs.
Thanks
mg
(BTW – I am posting as mg1 since my password does not work)
A stucco covering for spalling or flaking brick just masks a problem. Get it done right once and then never worry about it again. You need a real brick experts for this, not just some all-purpose handyman, but it’s worth the cost. I liked working with Dominic Valoroso of Vincent Valoroso & Sons. Just getting an estimate and a second opinion can’t hurt: (718) 531-4685 Good luck!