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Case Study 1 - Chimney Repair Case Study 2 - Concrete Countertop Case Study 3 - Parging Examples, Tools & Techniques Case Study 4 - Fireplace Brick Replacement Case Study 5 - Tile Installation Case Study 6 - Chimney Flue Replacement Case Study 7 - Broken Concrete Step Case Study 8 - Brick Sill Creates Wall Damage Case Study 9 - Brick Retaining Wall Rebuild
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Case Study 10 - Basement Window, Cut-out, installation Case Study 11 - Concrete Walkway, Landing Case Study 12 - Stone Wall Rebuild Case Study 13 - Stone Step Rebuild Case Study 14 - Fireplace Surround - Cultured Stone Case Study 15 - Stone Stair Rebuild - in Winter Case Study 16 - Fireplace Surround - Natural Stone |
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Case Study 14 - Fireplace Surround - Cultured Stone
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Before Starting The wall is prepared with cement board on the wall. The floor is protected with paper, paper-board and a canvas drop sheet. We attached galvanized steel wire mesh to hold the scratch coat. |
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The Scratch Coat We're using a High-Bond N-Type cement. |
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Completed scratch coat We'll let this cure for 48-72 hours. You can see black granite around the fireplace opening. |
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Dry-fitting the stones Here we assemble the stones to invite customer feedback. While the scratch coat cures, the client can get involved in stone placement. |
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Starting to install We begin installing stones, starting with the corners. Some of the stones require cutting and shaping to fit. |
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Applying the mortar We apply fresh mortar to the stone and scratch coat. |
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Preparing for the mantle Our red level takes the place of the future mantle. We're nearing completion of the stone. |
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Stones installed In this case the client will be installing a wood mantle.. All the floor protection is removed, all of our gear removed. The client tells us they're happy with the new fireplace! |
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Mantle installed, all finished This custom-made wooden mantle completes the fireplace. The room and fireplace structure was built by Crossford Construction. |
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