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Q: Should I drill into the brick or the mortar joints?

• <div><p>You should generally drill into the mortar joints when installing shutters on brick. Mortar is softer, which makes drilling easier and puts less strain on your tools. It also lowers the risk of cracking a brick&mdash;something that&rsquo;s a lot harder to fix. Mortar holds fasteners well enough for standard shutters, and if you ever need to patch the holes later, it&rsquo;s a much simpler job than dealing with damaged brick. Just keep in mind that if your mortar joints are too thin or the hardware calls for <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/best-anchors-for-brick.htm">brick anchoring</a>, you'll need to check the manufacturer&rsquo;s recommendations and adjust accordingly.</p></div>

Q: How do you paint a brick chimney?

• <div><p>When it comes to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-paint-brick-home-exteriors.htm">how to paint a brick chimney</a>, consider that standard paint can seal in moisture and cause serious chimney problems. Instead, use a vapor-permeable sealant. You&rsquo;ll first scrub and sand the chimney; then, you can patch any gaps with caulk and apply the sealant. We recommend hiring a pro for this job since it entails working on the roof, which comes with a lot of necessary safety precautions.</p></div>

Q: Can I cut used or reclaimed bricks?

• <div><p>Yes, but used or reclaimed bricks can be more brittle, cracked, or uneven than new bricks, so they&rsquo;re harder to cut cleanly by hand. For that reason, you should take extra care when scoring and striking, and expect a higher chance of breakage. If a brick feels especially fragile, score deeper before attempting to split it.</p></div>

Q: How do you paint your brick house?

• <div><p>The premise for painting a brick building is fairly simple: Prime the bricks to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/ask-angie-painting-chimney-good-idea.htm">seal the surface</a> and apply the top coat to protect your brick home. However, it&rsquo;s easy to miss a few important steps if you&rsquo;re starting from a raw brick surface and don&rsquo;t know the basics of <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-paint-brick-home-exteriors.htm">how to paint brick</a>. So be sure to reach out to a local professional painter if you have any reservations about correctly painting your brick house. </p></div>

Q: What are the disadvantages of stone houses?

• <div><p>Unfortunately, there are many disadvantages to stone houses. They are slow to build and the materials are pricey, both of which balloon the total cost. Stone walls require a more robust foundation, which costs more to install. Running plumbing, electrical, and HVAC through a stone house is much more difficult too, so homeowners need to seriously consider if the aesthetic benefit is worth the cost of building with stone. One of the<a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/questions-ask-masonry-contractor.htm"> questions to ask a masonry contractor</a> is if a similar aesthetic can be achieved with another material. </p></div>

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Last update on November 23, 2025

Reviewed in May 2025
Ver professional, clean and friendly. Amazing stone install! Love it!!
Prestige Landscaping & Remodeling LLC
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Reviewed in December 2024
At the beginning it seemed that Chimney USA would have the expertise to complete the work well. There were some waiting on parts, that wasn’t a big problem at the time because I wanted it done right. The estimate listed that they would remove the front stone work to be able to get to the steel...
Chimneys USA
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Reviewed in April 2023
Fast contact, quick and very reasonable quote. Joe and Brian were on time, very personable and their work is outstanding!!! Laid turf, stone and created a beautiful brick patio space for our fire pit. Offered creative suggestions that enhanced the design of our patio. Very neat, leaving the...
XCDING XPECTATIONS
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Reviewed in May 2015
The actual work done was satisfactory, just incomplete: the shrubbery was largely removed (some vegetation left but little enough that I will be able to get the rest out myself), The trees that were supposed to be taken down were taken down, and only one tree was taken down that I wasn't...
Country Landscapes and Tree LLC
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Reviewed in December 2013
Done in a day and half. Excellent work, with nice artistic touches using available stone from the property.
American Landscape & Lawn Science LLC
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Reviewed in November 2013
Rob and Corey were on time, precise and extremely capable.Excellent stone masons. Travis priced the job right and there were no unexpected costs. Very professional while also friendly. Highly recommend.
HYDE PARK LANDSCAPE
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Reviewed in December 2012
Went out to run errand and found window on sliding door completely smashed. Contacted insurance and they send Safelite. (Must add - the glass on the door held together like a spiders web. Gentleman that fixed this was very thorough and professional and fixed it in between one and three hours. A...
Safelite AutoGlass
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Reviewed in June 2012
It was not a stone or brick but it was stainless steel because I couldn't afford stone. They were very good people. I think their price was fair. They were correctly priced.
Armstrong Chimney Services LLC
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