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ering

in Masonry 10 years and 7 months ago

Great Mason & contractor--Anthony Bauer

Hello, I am posting to recommend a fantastic mason and general contractor. Anthony has worked on several jobs in our co-op and we have always…

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blg002

in Masonry 10 years and 7 months ago

Crack in porch foundation

We have an outdoor porch that is sitting on a slab (i believe). The one side of it has a pretty substantial crack and I’m…

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flyingfish

in Masonry 10 years and 8 months ago

Honest, quality mason! ( Jack of all trades)

I want to give an enthusiastic review to Anthony of A & A Innovative. I got his name here several years ago, and he did…

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flyingfish

in Masonry 10 years and 8 months ago

Honest, quality mason! ( Jack of all trades)

I want to give an enthusiastic review to Anthony of A & A Innovative. I got his name here several years ago, and he did…

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streaker

in Masonry 10 years and 8 months ago

What color should I paint the exterior stucco of my house?

The lower course of stucco on my family home has seen better days. Aside from cracks and chips there was some previous ill-considered repairs. I…

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stickerhappy

in Masonry 10 years and 8 months ago

Looking for worn/reclaimed brick for outdoor retaining wall- any ideas?

We are building a 2′ high retaining wall for a backyard planter. We are pretty specific and picky about the look of the brick- more…

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Updated 10 years and 8 months ago

stickerhappy

in Masonry 10 years and 8 months ago

Looking for worn/reclaimed brick for outdoor retaining wall- any ideas?

We are building a 2′ high retaining wall for a backyard planter. We are pretty specific and picky about the look of the brick- more…

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angelat

in Masonry 10 years and 10 months ago

Bricks for sale $20

Belden Belcrest 700 http://www.beldenbrick.com/onlinecatalog/ColorDetail.aspx?ProdId=148&Color1=Reds&Color2=&name=Belcrest%20700 approx 50

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angelat

in Masonry 10 years and 10 months ago

Bricks for sale $20

Belden Belcrest 700 http://www.beldenbrick.com/onlinecatalog/ColorDetail.aspx?ProdId=148&Color1=Reds&Color2=&name=Belcrest%20700 approx 50

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Anyone have experience with GC Shamin Ahamed?

He came recommended and we’re talking to him about re-point in the back of our 4-story house. Any input would be appreciated.

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Updated 10 years and 10 months ago

nalusurf

in Masonry 11 years and 10 months ago

Wanted to Share Our Experience with a Mason for Recent Work Done...

Hey again, our work continues with our recent brownstone purchase.  We just had some masonry work done which ranged from basic sidewalk and rear extension…

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Updated 10 years and 10 months ago

Guest User | 0 secs ago

Anyone have experience with GC Shamin Ahamed?

He came recommended and we’re talking to him about re-point in the back of our 4-story house. Any input would be appreciated.

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theklahy

in Masonry 10 years and 11 months ago

Need Good Mason

I need a mason to repair a crack on a party wall that runs from the parlor level to the second story. I imagine we…

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Updated 10 years and 11 months ago

theklahy

in Masonry 10 years and 11 months ago

Need Good Mason

I need a mason to repair a crack on a party wall that runs from the parlor level to the second story. I imagine we…

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deano

in Masonry 11 years ago

Stoop flooding

Original, huge bluestone slab at the foot of my stoop is pitched slightly the wrong way – puddles form, and now appear to be draining…

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Updated 11 years ago

deano

in Masonry 11 years ago

Stoop flooding

Original, huge bluestone slab at the foot of my stoop is pitched slightly the wrong way – puddles form, and now appear to be draining…

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suzy

in Masonry 11 years and 1 month ago

looking to replace/ repair retaining wall

At least one section of the retaining wall keeping our yard from tumbling into the yard next door is in bad shape, and we’d like…

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Updated 11 years ago

microfiche

in Masonry 11 years and 6 months ago

How can I replicate this crown molding?

Hey Brownstoners, I have nice original plaster crown molding in several rooms in our house (see attached photo) but it’s missing in others. What are…

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Updated 11 years and 1 month ago

suzy

in Masonry 11 years and 1 month ago

looking to replace/ repair retaining wall

At least one section of the retaining wall keeping our yard from tumbling into the yard next door is in bad shape, and we’d like…

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carlyfreedom

in Masonry 11 years and 1 month ago

ISO mason or contractor to build low brick wall in our backyard

Our backyard is low because a previous owner had a pool. There is a partial crumbling concrete wall around the perimeter. We need somebody to…

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Updated 11 years and 1 month ago

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