While better quality costs more up front, it costs less in the long run!
South Texas has an extremely hot and humid climate, and we alternate from extremely wet to extremely dry seasons. This often causes the ground to expand and contract and this can cause concrete or masonry projects to move with the ground. This can be frustrating for both the contractor and the property owner. We have seen roads that started out level and end up with dips and hills in a few short years.
What is important is how a project is constructed. Often, we see work performed in a manner in that simply will not hold together. For instance, a rock border needs to have a concrete footing that is 8” deep and reinforced with rebar. Unfortunately, many tradesmen will not do this, but it is a safeguard for when the earth moves. Lozcon Masonry guarantees that we will build with strength so that if a problem arises, we are backed by great workmanship. Doing this correctly typically costs more, but we are able to come back and take care of any possible problems. Lozcon Masonry always builds with strength so work is reinforced to fight against movement. This is important no matter what we are building, and this way we guarantee it all.
When repairing mortar and cracked bricks on homes, we are asked every time whether we guarantee our work. The answer is yes, we guarantee that we will remove and replace the cracked mortar with new, compressive strength 3000 psi mortar. We also guarantee this new mortar will bind anew to the brick or stone. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee that your home or any area of your property will stop moving.