Can I use a regular drill for making pilot holes in brick?

• <div><p>You can use a regular drill to make pilot holes for gutter brackets in the wooden fascia board around the top of your house, but it’s not the best tool for brick. Instead, you’ll need a heavy-duty power tool like a hammer drill with a carbide tip bit.</p></div>

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Q: Why can’t I drill into the brick?

• <div><p>Some older brick material is extremely hard, making it tough to create a hole. Rather than using a typical wood drill bit, always use a masonry drill bit when drilling into brick. For extremely hard brick, using a power drill with a hammer function may give you better results. The drill bit will heat up as it goes into the extremely hard brick, so you may need to stop after a few minutes and allow the bit to cool before starting to drill again.</p></div>

Q: What cleans creosote from brick?

• <div><p>The best way to clean creosote from brick is to hire a professional chimney sweep. However, you can use a creosote log to remove excess buildup between cleanings. You can also clean minor creosote buildup using dish soap or vinegar mixed with water.</p></div>

Q: Can you cut patio stones with a circular saw?

• <div><p>Yes, you can cut patio stones with a circular saw. Similar to using an electric grinder, you will need to use a diamond blade as this is the most effective blade for cutting a material like stone. The stone must be wet when using a circular saw to ensure the cut is smooth.</p></div>

Q: What type of drill is best for brick?

• <div><p>The best tool for drilling into brick or mortar is a rotary hammer drill which is a large hammer drill with low rotation speed and high torque. Regular drills with a hammer function are also excellent tools for drilling into brick when the diameter of the hole is 1/2 inch or less. It might be possible to drill into brick with a standard drill if you&rsquo;re only drilling a very small hole, but note that masonry work will put a lot of wear on a standard drill, and the tool may not be strong enough to get through brick.</p></div>

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These 2 young men came and did a check of my driveway. After they took time to inspect my situation, they explained what options could be done. But most important, they told me my best for now was to have landscapers come in and take over week control. Said my gravel was sound and the drive...
C2 Land Management
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Reviewed in February 2025
It was actually a gravel 500' x 20' spread with a skid steer. Reed Construction did a fantastic job!! Fast, friendly service and friendly, personable employees. I will certainly hire them again for my next project! Could not be more pleased. Thanks Josh Jennings
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Reviewed in February 2025
Excellent results,very professional,courteous.called for estimate,Jacob came out later that day,explained what would be done in detail.agreed on a quote and scheduled the work 3 days later.installed a replacement shower,his technicians were very polite and professional,worked on this project...
Stone Valley Plumbing LLC
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Reviewed in November 2024
Psalm 91 is better than any of the other cleaning services I?ve used. All my concrete, brick and stone sparkles now. When you have the right equipment it?s easy to do a good job, When you have their work ethic too, you get GREAT results. I WILL use them again !
Psalm 91 Home Services
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Reviewed in October 2024
He was supposed to deliver 3 loads of gravel to my house on September 20th. He only delivered 1 and delivered another load on September 24th. He did not deliver the 3rd load at all. He was over paid. He should have been paid $410 for the 2 loads he delivered. But he was paid $710. So I should be...
Superior Lawn Solutions
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Reviewed in February 2024
I have a large amount concrete driveway and parking area, he worked hard at it for little over4 hours. Old driveway and walkway so lots of cracks to deal with and rough stone finish. Very turned out great.
Stablein Pressure Services
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Reviewed in February 2023
I would have given them 10 stars if possible. They went over and beyond in finishing my driveway and did a fabulous job. They are courteous and customer oriented to the highest degree and extremely knowledgeable about the best type of material for your project. I would recommend this company to...
MustardSeed EarthworX, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2016
Everything about the actual service was great. Some issues on punctuality, i.e,. scheduled for 1-3. At 4 still no show and had to call vendor to see about delay. Also 1 hr delay on additional service; however, they did call to inform me. Otherwise Natural Stone great to work with and great...
Natural Stone Countertops
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Reviewed in July 2016
The owner first showed up with no note pad to take notes of what all we wanted done, therefore when we got the quote and work done not everything we asked for was included... so the price continued to creep up. We asked for one flower bed to be shrunk down in size. They took our stone we already...
Integrity Landscaping, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2014
Cliff and Haley proved to be a reliable, professional team of very committed, versatile, and capable LED landscape lighting installers. Their efforts transformed the illumination of our corner lot front and side yards. From 14 dim, halogen lights on unreliable analog timers. we now have 50 very...
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