Does an outdoor fireplace need fire bricks?

• <div><p>Yes, an outdoor fireplace should use fire bricks. Fire bricks are specially designed to withstand high levels of heat and thus won’t crack as easily as regular bricks when exposed to the intense heat inside a fireplace. </p></div>

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Q: Is it better to paint brick with a roller or brush?

• <div><p>A roller makes an excellent paint tool for brick. Using a roller can ensure the entire surface area gets painted evenly. If you choose a roller for painting brick, go for a thicker option, at least a half-inch. The key to using a roller while painting brick is making sure paint gets into the various crevices for even coverage.</p></div>

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: How often does brick need to be repointed?

• <div><p>Repointing brick is recommended every 25 to 30 years. Professional repointing can easily last this long if you're following all basic <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/preventive-maintenance-brick-and-stone-exteriors.htm">brick and stone maintenance tips</a>. However, you may find that you need repointing more often if you live in an area that sees harsh weather or if the construction of your home was rushed. Additionally, if you DIY your brick repointing, you&rsquo;re more likely to find that you need additional repointing more often, so every 10 to 15 years might be more appropriate. </p></div>

Q: Do you use mortar or grout for German smear?

• <div><p>In certain cases, such as when dealing with surfaces like concrete rather than brick, grout can be used instead of mortar. Grout tends to be more convenient to work with on non-masonry surfaces. However, many experts suggest using mortar whenever possible, as it provides stronger adherence to the bricks and results in a more textured appearance.</p></div>

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Reviewed in January 2025
Power washed my stone patio and wooden decks. Wonderful job and very professional
B and R Washing, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2024
Hard worker and Explained everything. Gave great insight so that the project could be done effectively and has lasted for over a year. Great pricing as well. For instance we would gravel and it would wash away he made a suggestion we use that suggestion and it is working great. Very...
Dogs Dumpster Service
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Reviewed in February 2024
Mr. and Mrs. Hart were a great choice for our needs and they provided great customer service. Our home is at the bottom of a hill and we had major drainage issues. They installed a large French drain system, sloped the land, and built a natural retaining wall that we can plant shrubs and stone...
Hart Land Management
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Reviewed in October 2022
CW did an amazing job grading and graveling our drive. Our drive was in dire need of repair due to years of wash out and he was able to fix it up like new. Would highly recommend!
Apex Paving, LLC
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Reviewed in December 2021
They took my dreary dangerous broken down steps and transformed them into brand new, sturdy and beautiful stone steps. They were efficient, clean and their quote was more than fair. Love these guys. Highly recomend them.
The Rock Masonry Company, Inc.
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Reviewed in April 2020
The pest technicians do a wonderful job… It’s the management that needs work. If I could give absolutely NO stars I would. I wouldn’t recommend this company because there are many more pest control companies that actually care about their customers and workers and not just MAKING MONEY. Do...
Breda Pest Management
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Reviewed in December 2018
Retiled 2 bathrooms with natural stone. Some grout is already cracking up. Was supposed to regrout a shower after checking to see if we had water leaking. Got paid but didn't come back to do the shower. Returned once to install water toilet lines and had to come back due to both of them leaking....
Carver's Complete Care
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Reviewed in November 2018
Chris came in very quickly to give me an estimate, and he was able to fit me in within 2 days. His quote was much more reasonable than others I had gotten, and even though the prep work for my floors ended up being much more difficult and time consuming than estimated, he did not charge me more...
HTM Painting
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Reviewed in January 2014
It went great. I had a quote a year before but didn't get work done. He asked for the quote when called him again but I said don't worry about it. The price was close to the quote he gave previously. He went above and beyond. He came back and bleached the stones without being asked. They...
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