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Masonry work - brick, stone, block, and mortar - is durable when done right and expensive to fix when done wrong. Tuckpointing a chimney correctly preserves the structure for decades. Doing it incorrectly traps moisture and accelerates the deterioration it was supposed to stop. These guides help you hire a qualified mason.
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12 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Mason
A mason who picks the wrong mortar mix creates a moisture problem that takes years to show up.
10 Masonry Mistakes That Lead to Expensive Repairs
Bad masonry work often looks fine for a year or two before the real damage shows up.
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