The 3 things I learned when I had my foundation repaired that shocked me: cosmetic putty in brick mortar is temporary
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The 3 things I learned when I had my foundation repaired that shocked me: cosmetic putty in brick mortar is temporary, tuckpointing after lift lasts longer, and color match is tough.