Joint Restoration/Tuck Pointing Step by Step
Identifying
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Cut the Joint Approx 1/2"-1" Deep & Remove
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Install New Mortar Using Masonry Grout Bag
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Striking the Joint with the Correct Masonry Slicker
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Wait Till Dry to Touch, Then Lightly Brush Joints
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Stone/Gas Fireplace Installation Step by Step
Demolition of existing small gas fireplace
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Expose Framing and Inspection
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Frame new fireplace opening
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Install Gas Unit and Veneer Stone |
Finished Stone Fireplace w/ Custom Mantle & Hearthstone
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Potomac Masonry is a licensed masonry & home improvement contractor , All electrical and gas work was done by local licensed contractors of the homeowners choosing , Potomac Masonry will gladly coordinate its efforts with other contractors to make your job run as smooth and fast as possible!
Job Stage * Material's Application Info
Drill & Set #4 Rebar into existing Foundation so that new masonry to minimize settlement
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#4 Rebar design for retaining wall footer, typical or walls over 4' in height |
Wire Lathe w/ concrete pins shot into existing painted masonry surface
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Pre Fabricated outdoor masonry fireplace
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Hot tub foundation w/rebar and conduit, formed and ready for 8" of concrete
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Electrical Conduit within Concrete Slab
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Chipped Face Flagstone Caps
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Thermal Flashed Flagstone Caps
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Bond Beams : CMU Block with rebar running through vertical or horizontal
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#4 Rebar , used to reinforce footings, concrete slabs and walls
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#10 Gauge Wire mesh used to reinforce concrete patio's and walkway's
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4" Black solid or perforated pipe is use on many of our jobs, used for French drains, downspout drains, etc...
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Rebar cemented vertically into addition walls and retaining walls , provides great strength to walls
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Geotextile Fabric is used to separate soil and gravel, which keeps your patio or walkway more stabile
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Parging is a thin coat of cement applied by trowel, its used for waterproofing below grade masonry surfaces and decoration.
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Angle Iron is used for load bearing points over door and windows, and many other load bearing applications
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Grinding vertical mortar joints on brick veneer (video)
POTOMAC MASONRY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA SERVICES THE FOLLOWING AREAS
Alexandria • Arlington • Falls Church • Vienna • Mclean • Great Falls • Woodbridge • Manassas • Clifton
Dunn Loring • Fairfax • Fairfax Station • Burke • Dumfries • Manassas Park • Reston • Herndon
Alexandria • Arlington • Falls Church • Vienna • Mclean • Great Falls • Woodbridge • Manassas • Clifton
Dunn Loring • Fairfax • Fairfax Station • Burke • Dumfries • Manassas Park • Reston • Herndon
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Potomac Masonry and Hardscaping Pro's
Construction Yard Address 10100 Richmond Hwy Lorton, VA 22079 703-498-8526 |
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