Can I use a regular drill for making pilot holes in brick?

• <div><p>You can use a regular drill to make pilot holes for gutter brackets in the wooden fascia board around the top of your house, but it’s not the best tool for brick. Instead, you’ll need a heavy-duty power tool like a hammer drill with a carbide tip bit.</p></div>

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>

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>

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Q: How do I choose a brick paint color?

• <div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/choosing-right-paint-color-your-home.htm">Choosing the right paint color</a> for a major investment like painting the exterior brick on your house can be a daunting task. Perhaps the most important thing is to find painted brick houses that you like and replicate the look by researching their colors and asking the homeowners for the paint color code. If all else fails, white-painted brick is a timeless, classic look that is unlikely to go out of style. </p></div>

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>

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Reviewed in July 2020
I have a new construction house that was left without any accommodation for rain water coming from the roof, causing significant erosion issues. Chris and his team installed an attractive and clean stone drip edge around the entire perimeter. Five Star lived up to its name with a great attention...
Five Star Landscaping and Property Services LLC
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Reviewed in March 2017
We were on a very tight schedule in our bathroom redo. The vanity was scheduled for installation and the stone cutter was set to make his template shortly thereafter. After removing the toilet we realized that it had leaked and that all of the galvanized pipes were old and corroded. Bob Nichols...
Nichols Plumbing
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Reviewed in September 2016
We were extremely pleased with Gordon,Rob and crew. They "fit us in"so we could get the job done within 2 weeks. Excellent workmanship and creativity on the part of bringing together field stone and patio to look like it was intended that way.Definately would recommend them to our neighbors.
ALL SEASON BRICK & STONE
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Reviewed in August 2016
Instead of field stones, Jaiden Landscaping used broken granite fragments and stacked them in a heap which fell over within two years. I was duped by Jaiden and will never recommend them for any purpose. Jon's work is very poor. Avoid this contractor.
Jaiden Landscaping
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Reviewed in July 2014
We got multiple bids for our project. Kerry, the owner spent a lot of time at the project before we even gave him the job. He clearly had decades of knowledge working in a variety of soil types and was able to save us thousands of dollars by recommending we put our leach field in another...
Km Tottle Construction Inc
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Reviewed in May 2014
We had Gnome remove a portion of a retaining wall and some granite slab steps that had sunk unevenly and were in disrepair. They installed proper drainage and replaced the stones and the wall portions evenly. This project was required by our insurance company and Todd Marco was more than...
Gnome Landscapes Design & Masonry
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Reviewed in May 2014
They were very professional, friendly, clean, very well priced, prompt and did great quality of work. They were very good to do business with and very fast on the turn around time. At their office you get to pick your stone, they show how they will cut it and invite you back to check on the...
Stone Age Granite & Counter Tops
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Reviewed in September 2013
My tire was going flat and they stopped another job, diagnosed mine and found a small stone. My tire was repaired immediately ad continues to be in good working order, months later.
Hometown Quick Stop
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Reviewed in August 2013
Almost all of our interaction with these guys was pleasant. They were sort of on time (originally quoted for delivery a day earlier than they actually delivered), were pleasant to deal with, and took care of our furniture and boxes. We were moving from a 2 bedroom house in Carmel to 2 seperate...
Poulos Moving Systems
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Reviewed in February 2013
I live in a lovely 120 year old farmhouse with a stone foundation. The basement was in need of multiple repairs. J.J. bid on the project and came in at what I thought was a fair price. I gave him the job based upon his obvious experience , know-how and responsiveness. He assessed the varied...
Supple Construction Contracting Inc.
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