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  1. Windows and Doors
    Not fully sure how to fill this in with the cinderblock around it. Here's a view from the inside. I've ripped off some drywall to see what I'm working with. I've been told by a friend I asked that maybe I can mold some concrete to fill in the width? Not sure about the best way to do that...
  2. Concrete, Stone & Masonry
    2 story home, 2 car garage, one door, end gable roof above with brick to the peak The lintel appears to be angle iron. But is it "special" in that it is not 90 degree angle? Is this steel lintel from a masonry store or from a steel supplier? Who determines the length and strength of the lintel?
  3. Painting
    Hi everyone! :) I posted this same post under Brick and masonry. Sorry if two same/similar posts are not allowed, but I was unsure as to which of the two categories this most applies. I am trying to STAIN the exterior bricks on my home. I have read up on and seen some YT videos regarding...
  4. Painting
    I have read up on and seen some YT videos regarding (exterior) brick staining, but I am still a bit confused. One video says I need water mineral based stain, but is there such a thing? I would like to go with a gray color (something like Sherman Williams' Gray Harbor) but would like to source...
  5. Concrete, Stone & Masonry
    I have a cinder block home built in 1961 located in the PNW. I’ve noticed cracking on some interior blocks along the grout. Is this a concern or a normal result of cinderblock construction? Should I leave it be if no efflorescence has occurred? If I need to repair it is there a method you...
  6. Concrete, Stone & Masonry
    Hey guys! When it comes to interior and electrical, I've got a solid understanding. However, outdoor / waterproofing / masonry best practices simply elude me! So here's the problem.. We just had our roof replaced. The chimney was covered with clay tile (cedarlite shingle), but they removed that...
  7. Concrete, Stone & Masonry
    Hello DIY Chatters, I am renovating the basement of our home in Iowa, built in 1900, into a workshop space. The previous owner had applied a thick plaster render to the brick walls that I had to grind off because it was trapping outside moisture, causing mold growth. They had also dug out the...
  8. Concrete, Stone & Masonry
    I have two questions related to repointing an 1800's brick house. What lime mortar mix ratio do you suggest? How to avoid mortar stains on brick faces when repointing? Some background: On the mortar mixes The bricks are rather soft. The two-story house was built around 1870. They are...
  9. Landscaping & Lawn Care
    Hi All, Just purchased this home and I am looking for some advice on the easiest way to remove these bricks in the most efficient manner. They are uneven because of poor grading and water that has been pooling underneath and around without proper drainage. Any advice on how to best remove the...
  10. Concrete, Stone & Masonry
    The first picture shows the front side of steps made of brick. The second picture shows a view of the underside the steps. Built 40 years ago, there is inadequate support under the steps. As you know, brick is strong in compression but weak in tension. Therefore when someone moves a refrigerator...
  11. Concrete, Stone & Masonry
    Hi All – I have a 12′ by 18′ brick garage that we assume it was built in the 1920s. The walls are just brick with no supports. When we bought the house 10 years ago, the weight of the structure had blown out the windows. Since then, I added some 4×6 columns and support beams about to relieve the...
  12. Concrete, Stone & Masonry
    Hello, I have a small utility shed that is actually made out of cinderblock and I want to put a brick veneer over the cinderblock. The brick veneer is 1/4" brick that is like tile. Can I apply this brick directly to the cinder block with thin-set? its a very small area measuring only 35 sqft...
  13. Concrete, Stone & Masonry
    Hi, I have an older home with a soft-brick foundation. On one side of the house, with the partial basement, there is a sister wall of concrete blocks. This is where is water leaks in when we have heavy rains. I plan to build up the sidewalk and reroute the water flow. When I started to clear...
  14. General DIY Discussions
    I am renovating our garage into a gym, and picked up this heavy (100lbs+) mirror. How can I safely mount this onto a brick wall, without worrying about it coming loose from dropping weights in the room. Thank you.
  15. Building & Construction
    I'm trying to brick-match this white-painted brick chimney for a porch project (before and after painting pics at link--previous owner painted them). At the top, the bricks look like common red modular bricks but as you can see at the bottom of the chimney they look almost like they're...
  16. Concrete, Stone & Masonry
    I have a 1962 split level ranch transformed and remodeled several times over 60 years. Not a care was given to insulation, heat loss, or logic. Im a plumber so please forgive me if im not great with structural/insulating terminology and practices Im in Long Island, NY. I believe zone 4A. Im...
  17. Concrete, Stone & Masonry
    Hi folks, My home's original owner opened a hole through the block foundation for walk-in access to the crawlspace. He didn't support the brick above which spans 28 inches. Fortunately, it hasn't moved, but I'd like to recondition the opening, to restore a smooth, plumb surface, and install a...
  18. Concrete, Stone & Masonry
    This wall separating gardens and the driveway has been moving more every year and i dont have any ideas on what can be done, looks like the past owners caulked it up but it just keeps getting worse, any suggestions?
  19. Building & Construction
    Hey, I'm new here :) I live in Germany, in an over 100 years old building. The inner walls are made of some really crappy material, some sort of red bricks with gravel texture, that makes the drilling very sloppy. I try hanging a pull-up bar and when I inserted the dowels (should fit the wall...
  20. Painting
    Hey everyone, I'm looking to paint a sign on exterior brick for a retail space. The paint would have to be removable based on the landlord's request. Does anyone know if this is possible? And what type of paint to use? Or potentially an alternative solution. Thanks so much.
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