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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>

Q: How do you crack a rock with water?

• <div><p>It is possible, albeit a lot slower, to break up a rock using water. You would do this by freezing and thawing the water. You could create some initial holes or cracks in the rock, then pour water into the cracks or holes and allow them to freeze (so it's best to do this in winter or in colder climates). Since water expands when it freezes, this puts pressure on the inside of the rock and causes it to crack. You could continue to pour more water in and let it freeze to continue to break up the rock.</p></div>

Q: What are different types of masonry?

• <div><p>Two types of masonry are veneer masonry and solid masonry. Veneer masonry is thin brick or stone material attached to the face of a building. With veneer masonry, the walls support the weight of the masonry products rather than the masonry being built on a concrete footing. Solid masonry is a wall or other brick or stone structure built on a concrete footing, and the masonry supports itself.</p></div>

Q: What is the downside of painting brick?

• <div><p>While painting can certainly change the look of a chimney, you should think twice about giving your brick chimney the old landlord special.</p><p>Painting brick is porous, meaning it&rsquo;s full of tiny holes that can soak up moisture. Those holes also allow it to dry, though. So, when you paint it, you trap any moisture inside, providing an opportunity for mold, mildew, and water damage.</p><p>Paint also shows wear faster than naked brick. This means that once you paint a brick surface, you&rsquo;ll have to keep painting it to maintain a clean look. A paint job is also harder to undo on brick because of its porous nature. Once you paint it, it&rsquo;s hard to go back without some serious power washing&mdash;another added cost.</p></div>

Q: What is considered the hearth of a fireplace?

• <div><p>A fireplace hearth is a fireproof flooring material that extends out from the base of the fireplace and into the room. Hearths can be made of brick, ceramic, marble, limestone, and more. A hearth serves the purpose of decreasing the fire risk in the area directly around the fireplace. If flying embers hit carpet or wood, they&rsquo;ll spark and create a fire. But if they hit something like tile or granite, they&rsquo;ll simply go out.</p></div>

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Last update on November 29, 2025

Reviewed in May 2024
High Standards Concrete lives up to their name in quality of service, extra effort and efficiency. Joe Lawing the owner was on site making sure everything was accurate and inspections were passed smoothly with no complications. He makes being impressive and doing well for the customer an...
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Reviewed in February 2024
Vast knowledge of all aspects of home construction. Very thorough and informative summary to the buyer considering purchasing this home . Left no stone unturned . I would use them again and recommend others do so as well .
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Reviewed in October 2022
We have used Styles In Tile for multiple projects in our home. They have done our tile floors, fireplace with stone, granite counters and master bath remodel. Dependable, professional and quality work. Already planning and looking forward to remodeling another bathroom in our home. Have...
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Reviewed in August 2016
We contacted Ralph with Fireplace Improvements to complete a fireplace remodel. We provided Ralph a picture of a fireplace we wanted to reproduction. Ralph provided recommendations on a fireplace inspector prior to completing any work and where to purchase tile and stone. Work included modifying...
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Reviewed in April 2014
Mike Grimes was someone I thought I knew because we had worked together a few years earlier. Mike gave me an estimate of his labor and materials to put in a brick boarder, repair broken sprinklers and repair stone path in the back yard. Mike cashed my check and disappeared. He refuses to...
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Reviewed in July 2013
Kirk's store is now open all the time so it took a while to find it open. He had a lot to choose from and the girl was very helpful in the store. Had a few set backs with the stone but all went well when it finally arrived. Because this was my first time at renovation, I should have asked a...
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