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Had to rebuild a whole chimney in Duluth after a bad freeze last winter
The mortar joints on a job from three years ago failed completely, just crumbled in my hands. Turns out the old crew didn't use any frostproofing mix, and that Minnesota cold got into every crack. I spent two full days last month tearing it down to the roofline and starting fresh. How do you guys handle repointing or rebuilds when you find someone else's bad work?
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david_martin6mo ago
See that all the time with cheap fixes. People skip the right materials for a quick, cheap job, and the next guy gets to do it twice. It's like when a mechanic uses the wrong oil filter, or a landlord paints over mold instead of fixing the leak. The shortcut always shows up later for someone else to handle.
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chen.phoenix6mo ago
Ever notice how this cheap fix mindset spreads? It's not just repairs, it's everywhere. Schools buy the cheapest textbooks that fall apart in a year. Companies use flimsy software that crashes daily. They save a buck now but waste ten later fixing the mess they made.
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harper_owens5mo ago
Man, that's rough. I had a total redo on a porch foundation where the last guy used regular concrete in a wet area. My rule now is to tear it out wider than the bad spot, even if it looks okay. You find more problems once you start, and a bigger patch holds up better. I also take a ton of photos before I touch anything, just in case the homeowner needs proof for any warranty talk with the old contractor.
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