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Q: What kind of drill bit do I need for brick?

• <div><p>Drilling into brick or mortar requires the use of a masonry drill bit. Masonry drill bits appear similar to standard drill bits except for the leading tip of the bit. The tip has a bulky carbide arrow-shaped end slightly larger than the rest of the bit shaft. Standard or high-speed drill bits designed for making holes in wood or metal don&rsquo;t have the ruggedness or design shape you need to drill into brick. They may not go through the brick at all, and if they do, they&rsquo;re more likely to overheat, crack, or dull before you finish drilling.</p></div>

Q: Is concrete stronger than masonry?

• <div><p>Yes, concrete is significantly stronger than masonry, especially if the concrete pour includes reinforcements, like steel rebar. Concrete is a uniform material that can withstand compression, sheer force, and tensile force as long as it&rsquo;s reinforced. Masonry involves the use of mortar or grout to connect individual building materials, like brick, stone, or tile. Mortar and grout are also reasonably strong and resist compression well, but they don&rsquo;t come close to the strength of poured concrete.</p></div>

Q: Can you repoint over old mortar?

• <div><p>You will repoint over a fraction of the old mortar, but you should scrape away 1/2 to 1 inch of mortar from the joints before repointing. Otherwise, the repointing is only masking the weakened mortar instead of actually replacing it, which could put your chimney at risk of bigger, more expensive damages later on.</p></div>

Q: How is natural stone formed?

• <div><p>Natural stone is formed in deep layers of the Earth through natural processes over thousands of years. The solid composition formations become massive rock beds, or quarries, from which miners extract them.</p></div>

Q: How long does a brick wall last?

• <div><p>A well-made brick wall can last up to 100 years if maintained properly, which includes regularly repairing the mortar every 30 to 50 years. If your brick wall is under 30 years old and is already showing signs of repair, it may be due to poor brickwork and installation. Extreme weather conditions can also accelerate a brick wall&rsquo;s life span (especially the exterior of a house). </p></div>

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Last update on April 13, 2026

Reviewed in April 2026
Mirek and his crew did a fantastic job from start to finish installing a wood-burning stove, repairing a fireplace box, installing a fireplace insert, and even putting up our mantel. Such a pleasure to work with him; he is reliable and his pricing is reasonable. You won't regret going with Mirek...
MIREK MASONRY
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Reviewed in April 2025
Denis understands what you need and was very helpful in the pool deck, even had chimney repair done. Highly recommend for masonry work.
3D Masonry, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2024
When I decided to do a backyard paradise I was referred to Ellite Construction Masonry. It was plain and simple the best choice I could have made. Their professionalism, vision and attention to detail is everything we wanted and the finished product reflected it. Our family will have years of...
Ellite Construction Masonry
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Reviewed in September 2021
I have been A do-it-yourself guy forever but with the aging process in effect I have decided to seek some help in home repairs. My on-line research for some masonry work resulted in a few calls in which Talo's Masonry (John) was the only one that left a message. Communication,...
Talo's Masonry, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2021
Ermir was everything I hoped a contractor would be. From the start he was upfront and honest, timely and considerate. Of the 6 contractors who gave us prices for a patio, Ermir stood out as the one who most wanted the job. He said it would take 3 days but he finished in 2. He was patient...
Lead Express Masonry, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2020
R&M Masonry was efficient, reliable and did a great job repairing and resetting the bricks on our front walkway for a reasonable price. Recommend.
R & M Masonry LLC
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Reviewed in August 2020
Excellent masonry work. Very happy with the completed project. Repaired brick stairs and a new walkway. Also, Belgium block edging. Quality materials. Kris was great to work with. I highly recommend Kurila's masonry. I will be using them again!
Kurila's Masonry
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Reviewed in September 2019
I cannot praise Alex Masonry enough. Alex is so friendly and easy to deal with. He gave me a very reasonable estimate and ended up including some extra work at no charge. He also came up with a design idea that was perfect. With the new steps, my entire house looks so much better!! Wish I had...
Alex Masonry
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Reviewed in July 2019
Leonard's Masonry did a solid job with my paver project. He promised me that after he was done fixing the pavers around my pool that it would look brand new and he was spot on. There were a couple of tricky spots around the pool and the work he did around those areas was exceptional. I would...
Leonard's Masonry Service, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2019
We would absolutely recommend Val if you are looking for extremely professional and quality masonry work at a very fair price! He openly collaborated with us to create a natural stone surround for an existing fireplace in our condo. This is old-world, master-craftsmanship and is nothing short...
Art of Stone Masonry
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"They were wonderful! The best price of the 4 contractors we contacted. The only contractor that understood our desire to reuse the existing bricks. They arrived promptly, worked hard all day and left the area as clean as they found it. I highly recommend this company and would hire them again in a minute!"

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"the product was excellently done. I am a contractor and I needed the job done quickly to get it on the market. they finished it in one day and left the cellar cleaner than when they came.arrtco llc James stablein project manager t t"

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"Chuck, Alex and Naki did a great job. Lots of attention to detail. Walked me me the whole process so I would feel comfortable"

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"We are so very pleased with the work done by American Dry Basement Systems, LLC. The staff was professional, courteous and friendly. Our basement is now forever dry."

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"Rolando is attentive and listens to what you want done. Very pleasant gentleman and dies a great job and he automatically comes by every 15 days without me having to call. Highly recommend. Iris, Springfield"

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"Super friendly, fast turnaround, great work."

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"Rick did an amazing job fixing the crack in my basement foundation. The company is very professional, knowledgeable and affordable. I highly recommend this company to anyone needing waterproofing in their home."

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"Communication with AJ at PVP was exceptional. Unfortunately, weather delayed the job several times, but AJ kept in contact with me almost daily with updates and the job was completed as soon as the weather cleared. The finished product was outstanding. It was beyond my expectations. PVP also placed seeded loam around the area disturbed by the work. I would definitely recommend PVP for paving and concrete work."

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Fogarty's Home Services

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"Great job on basement insulation."

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We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs.\nIt is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project.\nIn order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer \nin a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Drilling into brick or mortar requires the use of a masonry drill bit. Masonry drill bits appear similar to standard drill bits except for the leading tip of the bit. The tip has a bulky carbide arrow-shaped end slightly larger than the rest of the bit shaft. Standard or high-speed drill bits designed for making holes in wood or metal don’t have the ruggedness or design shape you need to drill into brick. They may not go through the brick at all, and if they do, they’re more likely to overheat, crack, or dull before you finish drilling.

Yes, concrete is significantly stronger than masonry, especially if the concrete pour includes reinforcements, like steel rebar. Concrete is a uniform material that can withstand compression, sheer force, and tensile force as long as it’s reinforced. Masonry involves the use of mortar or grout to connect individual building materials, like brick, stone, or tile. Mortar and grout are also reasonably strong and resist compression well, but they don’t come close to the strength of poured concrete.

You will repoint over a fraction of the old mortar, but you should scrape away 1/2 to 1 inch of mortar from the joints before repointing. Otherwise, the repointing is only masking the weakened mortar instead of actually replacing it, which could put your chimney at risk of bigger, more expensive damages later on.

Natural stone is formed in deep layers of the Earth through natural processes over thousands of years. The solid composition formations become massive rock beds, or quarries, from which miners extract them.

A well-made brick wall can last up to 100 years if maintained properly, which includes regularly repairing the mortar every 30 to 50 years. If your brick wall is under 30 years old and is already showing signs of repair, it may be due to poor brickwork and installation. Extreme weather conditions can also accelerate a brick wall’s life span (especially the exterior of a house).

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