Can I attach shutters to brick without drilling?

• <div><p>No, it’s not recommended to attach shutters to brick without drilling. Brick is dense and built to last, so adhesives and shortcut methods don’t usually cut it. Even heavy-duty glue struggles to hold up over time—especially against wind, moisture, and temperature changes. Most <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-attach-shutters-to-vinyl-siding.htm">no-drill options are made for materials like vinyl</a> or wood, not solid masonry. Skipping the drill might seem easier, but it puts your shutters—and anything below them—at risk. For a secure, lasting install, drilling is the way to go. It takes more effort up front, but the result is safer and more reliable. </p></div>

Is it normal for brick mortar to crack?

• <div><p>Minor hairline cracks in mortar are normal over time. This is a natural occurrence as bricks settle. You should <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/cracked-brick-always-foundation-issue.htm">worry about cracks in brick</a> if you see vertical cracks that widen as they move up, stair-step cracks, L-shaped cracks, or deep horizontal cracks. These are all more serious signs of foundation damage.</p></div>

What do I look for when buying a brick house?

• <div><p>There are many things to look for when buying a brick house. Here are some of the key things you should pay close attention to.</p><ul><li><p><b>Lintels:</b> Look for cracks, holes, displacement, or corrosion</p></li><li><p><b>Mortar:</b> Check to see if the mortar is old and crumbling, in need of repointing, or new. Also check to see if the mortar has a professional finish.</p></li><li><p><b>Walls:</b> Check along each side of the house. If a wall is bowing outward, this indicates a severe issue such as foundation damage or that the walls are ready to fall.</p></li><li><p><b>Cracks:</b> If there are stair step cracks in the brickwork, this indicates an unstable foundation.</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

Can you remove limewash from brick?

• <div><p>Limewash can be removed from brick, but the method of removal will depend on how long the limewash has been on the brick. If the limewash has fully dried—which happens after about five days—you’ll need to use a diluted muriatic acid mixture to remove it. If there are multiple coats of limewash, you may need to apply the acid mixture several times to fully remove it from the brick.</p></div>

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Q: Can I attach shutters to brick without drilling?

• <div><p>No, it&rsquo;s not recommended to attach shutters to brick without drilling. Brick is dense and built to last, so adhesives and shortcut methods don&rsquo;t usually cut it. Even heavy-duty glue struggles to hold up over time&mdash;especially against wind, moisture, and temperature changes. Most <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-attach-shutters-to-vinyl-siding.htm">no-drill options are made for materials like vinyl</a> or wood, not solid masonry. Skipping the drill might seem easier, but it puts your shutters&mdash;and anything below them&mdash;at risk. For a secure, lasting install, drilling is the way to go. It takes more effort up front, but the result is safer and more reliable. </p></div>

Q: Are brick mailboxes allowed everywhere?

• <div><p>Certain towns and homeowner associations (HOAs) ban brick mailboxes because of the risk of obstruction. They are sometimes only permitted in cases where four or more homes share a mailbox. Homeowners may need to obtain special permits in some locations. One of the top <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/masonry-contractor-hiring-tips.htm">masonry contractor hiring tips</a> is to ask a local pro if they can show you examples of recent work that meets local code regulations.</p></div>

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I had a 300‘ x 12‘ gravel driveway started with the larger rock and having a topsoil removed gator excavating did a great job with punctual, polite and very economical. I would definitely recommend them.
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Reviewed in January 2024
Dan and his team are fantastic! Professional and very easy to work with. We love our new patio and fire pit! We would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for high quality stone work.
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I recently had the pleasure of working with "Hey Bo" Garage Door Company, specifically their talented technician, Brock. I must say, his exceptional quality of work while fixing my garage door left me thoroughly impressed. Brock's extensive experience and unwavering honesty...
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Reviewed in July 2022
EXCELLENT WORK! They did a beautiful job removing and replacing the concrete driveway. Corrected the slope, completely built new base course and rebar reinforced. (Was just a pad on dirt before) Re-sloped gravel driveway beyond the concrete and packed in new driveway stone. Bob and his crew are...
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Reviewed in June 2022
They showed up when they said they would, they did the job when they said they would- like the next day and finished it in a day as promised. No complaints about the gravel driveway. Working on another project now and I for-see no problems. The other company took four days to get back with an...
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Reviewed in August 2015
Even with all the rain this year, Don was able to do the work after about four weeks. He arrived on time with his crew. They tore out the old asphalt and concrete and formed the new sidewalks and drive the first day. The second day the concrete arrived. The third day lines were cut and the...
Foundation Doctors LLC
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Reviewed in August 2014
Tim sold us the contract for the doors; Steve came and took the measurements to get an accurate fit; Todd arrived to install the door. The job went very quickly considering he worked by himself. When he finished, he cleaned up the work area and explained to us how to lock the 2 locks on the...
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Reviewed in July 2014
The Amish family was honest and reliable, delivering what we ordered. It took a few weeks, but this was custom built and we had to schedule separate providers to remove tree stumps and install a grave pad. Upon my request, they recommended a person to do the gravel pad and again I was very...
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Reviewed in January 2004
THEY DID GET SOMEONE OUT TO FIX THE DAMAGE. I WAS VERY GRATEFUL FOR THIS BECAUSE WE HAD TIME CONSTRAINTS. THE PERSON THAT DID THE WORK WAS EASY TO WORK WITH AND VERY COURTEOUS. ONE THING I DID QUESTION WAS THAT I NOTICED THAT THE SILL PLATE WAS REPLACED IN SECTIONS INSTEAD OF ONE PIECE. IT IS...
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