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Expert Profile: Dan Donavin

Expertise: I can answer structural and aesthetic questions about natural and manufactured stone. Whether its out existing, future or current work. I can answer a few questions about brick and block work mostly about mortar issues. I can also answer questions about concrete regular and decorative. I cannot answer many structural questions about brick or block laying but I will try to steer you in the right direction if I cannot answer.

Experience in the area
I am the owner and main installer of a stone and finished works company I started five years ago. We install and repair all types of stone inside and out. We also do brick and concrete repair as well as tuck pointing.

Organizations
Gorgeous Stone Stucco Tile Corp. Concrete Network

Education/Credentials
College of Du Page Concrete Institute

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Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 1550
Knowledge	9.91 Best of the best
Clarity of Response	9.91 Best of the best
Timeliness	9.98 Best of the best
Politeness	10.0 Best of the best
Number Of Questions (in Past 24 Hours)		0
Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour period)		100
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		168

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	10	10	10	10/07/08
10	10	10	10	10/07/08
10	10	10	10	09/27/08
10	10	10	10	09/27/08
10	10	10	10	09/16/08

User Comments

Thanks Dan for your quick response. I'm glad to hear it can be fixed.
(Jeff on 10/07/08)

I appreciate your response - but don't look forward to rebuilding the front porch. Thanks again! NJ
(Nancy on 10/07/08)

thank you, I will let my husband know.
(Erin on 09/27/08)

Thanks for the quick response
(Amy on 09/16/08)

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Recent Answers from Dan Donavin

2008-10-10 Granite & concrete work: Hi BZ, I know that granite has some heat resistance but I am not sure how much. I know ceramic and porcelain hold up to high heat (i.e. space shuttles). Could you call a local stone/granite company...

2008-10-09 Brick Veneer on Fireplace: Hi Ron, Yes and Yes. Brick veneer should sit on a footer/foundation the same as the brick fireplace and should be tied to the other brick. The brick veneer should also be tied to a regular if it is drywall...

2008-10-06 Leftover bricks: Hi Dan, Well if he charged you for them then they are yours definitely. You may be able to check your invoice and see how much you had to pay for and how much was used. They usually will only buy as much...

2008-10-04 cultured veener stone: Hi Bob, You can try cleaning it thoroughly then applying sanded grout like for tile. Use in a small section first and see if it stays. You may want to use a grout bag to squeeze it in there then press...

2008-09-30 Manufactured Stone Chimney Veneer Weight: Hi John, It does need to be supported for stone. Tell the builder to have it engineered the same way they would a brick veneer and it should be strong enough. The outside should have the footer ledge...