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ESCAJEDA MASONRY AND CHIMNEY
Keeping Your Home on a Solid Foundation
When it comes to home maintenance , there are some things that homeowners tend to address ahead of others . Paint , landscaping and decks are all things that are visually appealing and easy to address , but what can get overlooked are the things that literally hold your house together — mortar joints , chimneys , brick and stonework .
Fortunately , Escajeda Masonry and Chimney has you covered . With services ranging from mortar restoration and pointing to lintel replacements and chimney rebuilds , Escajeda Masonry and Chimney can keep your bricks looking like they were set yesterday regardless of how old your home is . These professionals consider themselves masters of matching cement , brick and mortar colors , so no matter what shade your mortar is , the repair will be virtually unnoticeable .
“ We really take pride in making it look like we were never there ,” said owner Justin Escajeda . “ The longer you let defects in masonry go , the more it ’ s going to cost you in the long run . Repointing mortar joints will always cost less than rebuilding your walls .”
So what ’ s a homeowner to look for in the brickwork that will tell them it ’ s time to call a pro ? Cracks . “ Cracks are always a dead giveaway that something ’ s not right ,” Escajeda said . “ You could have step cracking coming away from the tops of your windows and that tells you that you probably need a new lintel put in place . Or you could have mortar that ’ s deteriorated to the point that you have gaps between your bricks . When you have that , you have a penetration point for water , which freezes in winter , and leads to a bigger crack and more deterioration .”
Repairing these cracks and holes not only restores aesthetic appeal to your home , but it strengthens your home ’ s first line of defense against the elements , blocking out rain and cold air and making your home more comfortable within .
Escajeda Masonry and Chimney has been fixing all of these issues as well as repairing retaining walls and other masonry issues for years in the South Hills . Before branching out on his own more than five years ago , Escajeda had over a decade in the masonry trade , working for other outfits .
Unlike other contractors , however , Escajeda Masonry and Chimney offers interest-free financing options to make these repairs affordable for any budget . And , by the end of summer , it will have the ability to accept most major credit cards as a form of payment .
What ’ s more , Escajeda Masonry and Chimney , with its crew of half a dozen dedicated and qualified brick masons , will always put safety first , according to Escajeda .
“ Safety is our number-one concern on every job ,” he said . “ You ’ re not going to see my crew just hopping up on ladders . We always take the time for setting up safe access to the working areas , not just for our protection , but for the protection of everyone who sets foot on the property .”
For more information on Escajeda Masonry and Chimney , or to get a free estimate for your home , call 412.760.4621 .
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