Comments on: New Concrete and Unearthing The OG Brick!! https://vintagerevivals.com/new-concrete-unearthing-og-brick/ Fearless DIY Wed, 19 Jun 2019 16:43:53 +0000 hourly 1 By: nora https://vintagerevivals.com/new-concrete-unearthing-og-brick/#comment-1585323 Tue, 15 Aug 2017 19:32:50 +0000 https://vintagerevivals.com/?p=6504582#comment-1585323 I may be pointing out the obvious, but check if the mortar needs to be re-pointed, and consider doing a protective coating on the brick. This may not be an issue in your climate, but if water can penetrate the face of the brick and freeze, they can slowly deteriorate.

]]> By: Joellyn https://vintagerevivals.com/new-concrete-unearthing-og-brick/#comment-1585192 Fri, 04 Aug 2017 15:34:50 +0000 https://vintagerevivals.com/?p=6504582#comment-1585192 Just wanted to say you guys are hilarious and I am very much looking forward to many more of these videos and keeping up with your journey. Thanks for the entertainment!

]]> By: Laurel M. https://vintagerevivals.com/new-concrete-unearthing-og-brick/#comment-1585191 Fri, 04 Aug 2017 13:57:50 +0000 https://vintagerevivals.com/?p=6504582#comment-1585191 I know my opinion doesn’t count, but I love the look of the brick the way it is. Really. Good luck with everything, looks like a ton of work!

]]> By: Sabine https://vintagerevivals.com/new-concrete-unearthing-og-brick/#comment-1585185 Thu, 03 Aug 2017 20:59:02 +0000 https://vintagerevivals.com/?p=6504582#comment-1585185 Things that are red flags in a contractor (from personal experience unfortunately):
– They want you to stay as far away as possible from the renovation so “that they can get things done without you in the way”
– They give you a fixed quote which is not split out into different items or time-estimates (All we got was our budget for flooring for example and a few small items we had to choose ourselves and what the demo as a whole would cost)
– They are not open to having you complete parts of the reno to change any of the pricing
– They are not transparent about what changes in costs for certain items mean for the budget as a whole (e.g. you choose cheaper flooring). Or they don’t tell you the exact budget but then just say that what you picked is “okay and within budget”
– They are scary and hard to get a hold of

]]> By: Mary Wilding/My Tribute Journal https://vintagerevivals.com/new-concrete-unearthing-og-brick/#comment-1585183 Thu, 03 Aug 2017 17:37:51 +0000 https://vintagerevivals.com/?p=6504582#comment-1585183 Such fun random craziness! When building a home…maintaining a good sense of humor is key!!! I loved what our builder (Brandon Leroy from Jackson and Leroy Construction) told us when we reviewed the simple one page contract with him… “We’ve reviewed the guidelines, but this will be the last time you’ll have to refer to this, because we feel like if you have to pull this out and review it again, we haven’t done our job.” Bam!! We’re just into the beginning phases of building our home, but there has been great communication–they attend meetings with architects to keep price point in check…etc. I didn’t know it could be such a neat experience. I’ll keep you posted!

]]> By: Lyndsey https://vintagerevivals.com/new-concrete-unearthing-og-brick/#comment-1585177 Wed, 02 Aug 2017 20:30:39 +0000 https://vintagerevivals.com/?p=6504582#comment-1585177 I don’t think the brick looks bad at all! (But it’s bound to be different in real life.)

]]> By: windie d https://vintagerevivals.com/new-concrete-unearthing-og-brick/#comment-1585176 Wed, 02 Aug 2017 18:45:50 +0000 https://vintagerevivals.com/?p=6504582#comment-1585176 In reply to Gaidig.

me too! I love the look and as long as its structurally sound, I say embrace it!

Regarding a signs of good contractor: how about a sign for a bad one: if they want ALL the money up front – that has potential for getting scammed or not exactly what you [already] paid for! Money upfront for materials is understandable.

]]> By: Gaidig https://vintagerevivals.com/new-concrete-unearthing-og-brick/#comment-1585175 Wed, 02 Aug 2017 17:42:18 +0000 https://vintagerevivals.com/?p=6504582#comment-1585175 I actually love the texture and pattern of the look of the gouged painted brick.It may not be what you were expecting, but I urge you to give it a chance.

]]> By: Jan https://vintagerevivals.com/new-concrete-unearthing-og-brick/#comment-1585172 Wed, 02 Aug 2017 00:53:51 +0000 https://vintagerevivals.com/?p=6504582#comment-1585172 You guys crack me up. Love watching the 2 of you interact as much as watching the reno.
My hubby is so cool w DIY but shows zero emotion also so it just cracks me up because I totally get it, lol.
Love the videos. So easy to understand the amount of space you are dealing with. One thing to see pictures and read about but to see the different points of view while you are in there! Wow!!

]]> By: Ashley https://vintagerevivals.com/new-concrete-unearthing-og-brick/#comment-1585171 Tue, 01 Aug 2017 23:26:01 +0000 https://vintagerevivals.com/?p=6504582#comment-1585171 Loving the videos and SO excited about it all! Also, loving the red tongues in the video – it makes me want to run out and get shaved ice!

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