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: 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: Can you build a pizza oven with normal bricks?

• <div><p>You can use normal bricks as cladding for a concrete or clay pizza oven or as a base underneath one. Fire bricks or solid clay bricks are necessary for an outdoor pizza oven&rsquo;s floor, and you can use clay bricks for the rest of the oven. </p></div>

Q: What is the difference between clay and fireclay?

• <div><p>Fireclay is a type of clay but it is a type of clay that, because of its chemical composition, can be fired at a much higher temperature than other clays. This results in a denser and more heat-resistant final material. Because of the high percentage of a mineral called kaolin, fireclay sinks are smoother and more durable than other clay types.</p></div>

Q: Does painted brick need to be sealed?

• <div><p>Painted exterior brick does not usually need sealing. Brick is a porous material, so you don&rsquo;t want to apply a sealant that could trap moisture inside the bricks and cause erosion and structural damage. The risk of moisture-induced damage after sealing is higher in colder climates where trapped moisture can expand if it freezes. On the other hand, it makes sense to seal really old brick or kitchen backsplashes, where moisture from cooking can weaken the brick.</p></div>

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Last update on December 04, 2025

Reviewed in February 2022
I contacted Jacob about re-grading and adding more gravel to my 180ft driveway. He graded it to get the potholes leveled out and brought in 15 ton of stone to add to it. Packed down great and we have not had any issues with standing water or ruts from driving on it with our cars. Will definitely...
Lehnhardt's Landscaping and Snow Plowing
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Reviewed in January 2022
Seagate hauled in 10 ton of gravel by hand in 5 gallon buckets and fixed all problems with crawlspace that the previous owner did not want to do. Seagate tore off old roof and leaking skyline and reroofed house in one day. Also what the previous owner did not want to do. Seagate pricing is great...
Seagate Roofing and Waterproofing
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Reviewed in September 2021
At 1st I thought they did a good job, however, the pavement started to bubble and it also already has a whole where the stones are coming through several spots. I have left several messages in Toledo office and cannot get a response. I paid 8k for this job and it only lasted a month before it...
Wells & Sons Paving
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Reviewed in June 2016
The owner was very polite & attentive to detail. He understood what I wanted done & was able to work it into the schedule quickly. All of his crew were professional & hard-working. As the other reviewer said, they removed vegetation, put in stone & I now have a FLAT blacktop area that meshes...
Bill's Paving, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2013
Brothers installed six old single pane glass windows in the cellar of a 1900's basement with thick stone foundation. They did a great job of mortaring the new block into the old openings, and the price and work was as quoted.
Brothers Windows & Doors
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Reviewed in June 2012
I would have probably used him, except for the timing. The other company was able to do the work right away. He seemed honest and I liked his attitude. He was very responsive, punctual, and professional. I would use Hartman Brick & Stone in the future.
Hartman Brick & Stone
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Reviewed in June 2012
The price was great, over all it was good but there were a couple of things that did bother me. They were very responsive but I have to downgrade them on the quality just a little bit. the drive way had some stains. The workers were a bit sloppy and dropped dirt on the concrete while it was...
Kuntry Haven Construction LLC
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Reviewed in July 2010
Horrible. The experience was bad from the start. Came and gave original quote for re-pouring a concrete floor in our garage, and repair our front step (also concrete). Called the next day to say the quote would be higher. Dropped off written estimate with an additional amount for possible stone....
Dale Gilliam
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Reviewed in June 2010
They were extremely prompt, knowledgeable and skilled at their work and cleaned up well when finished. They laid 1,400 sf of natural stone and it looks great. I am considering using them for additional tile work.
Laid Right Tile & Stone
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