VM Masonry: Expert Wood and Vinyl Fencing Serving Allentown, PA 18109

For Allentown homes, driveway installation starts with site preparation, ensuring proper drainage to handle rain and snowmelt. We then lay a crushed stone base, rebar for reinforcement, and pour concrete, finishing with a broom or other texture for traction. We also repair existing driveways, which is common in our area due to freeze-thaw cracking. Our goal is a durable, slip-resistant surface that lasts.

Allentown's freeze-thaw cycles can cause fences to shift, rot, or corrode. For new installations, we choose materials like pressure-treated wood, vinyl, or aluminum that resist moisture. We set posts below the frost line and use gravel for drainage. For repairs, we replace damaged sections, reinforce posts, and ensure the fence is level. We also address common issues like leaning fences and loose gates, especially in neighborhoods like the West End or near Lehigh River.

Certainly. Many older homes in Allentown, especially near Center City, have stucco that cracks or bulges over time. Our process typically involves removing loose sections, cleaning the surface, and applying a bonding agent. We then patch with a stucco mix matched to the original texture and color, and seal it. For whole-house restuccoing, we often add a vapor barrier to prevent moisture issues common in our humid summers and cold winters.