What kind of bricks do you need for a brick oven?

• <div><p>Use fire bricks for a brick pizza oven. These bricks are typically used for fireplaces and chimneys as they can withstand high temperatures from heat sources. If you attempt to use any other kind of bricks, it’s likely that this material will crack from such high heat exposure in the best case—and potentially explode and cause serious harm in the worst case. </p></div>

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>

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Q: What is the downside of painting brick?

• <div><p>While painting can certainly change the look of a chimney, you should think twice about giving your brick chimney the old landlord special.</p><p>Painting brick is porous, meaning it&rsquo;s full of tiny holes that can soak up moisture. Those holes also allow it to dry, though. So, when you paint it, you trap any moisture inside, providing an opportunity for mold, mildew, and water damage.</p><p>Paint also shows wear faster than naked brick. This means that once you paint a brick surface, you&rsquo;ll have to keep painting it to maintain a clean look. A paint job is also harder to undo on brick because of its porous nature. Once you paint it, it&rsquo;s hard to go back without some serious power washing&mdash;another added cost.</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>

Q: Do bricks crack over time?

• <div><p>Yes, bricks can crack over time. While spotting a crack (or several) might be nerve-wracking, <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/cracked-brick-always-foundation-issue.htm">cracked bricks</a> aren&rsquo;t always cause for concern. In fact, it&rsquo;s normal to see a few small cracks as your foundation settles. However, if the cracks are getting wider or longer or you keep finding new ones, you should have a masonry professional inspect them right away. You should also contact a pro if you notice any large or vertical cracks in your bricks.</p></div>

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Review edited pending completion by August 2. Paid a total of $6,402.78 in deposits via direct bank-to-bank wire to install an approx. 400 sq. foot paver patio that can sustain a weight of a future hot tub and gazebo. They never completed the job after more than one month (first deposit on 7/11...
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Reviewed in June 2023
We are new to the area and so lucky to find Universal Stone. Their selection, pricing transparency, clear communication, great follow up, and beautiful install was super! We are very happy with the end result. We are still finishing our trim work,but you can see from the pics how great it...
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Reviewed in November 2019
Beautiful stone, quick quote, met fabrication and installation schedule. Friendly, neat, and organized- on time. Good job!
Complete Renovation Solutions
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Reviewed in July 2019
Derek and his crew were great. On time, work as promised for the quoted price. Very friendly. Repaired/replaced stone damage from hurricane. We have hired for a bigger job and am confident he will do a great job.
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Reviewed in November 2018
This company provides excellent service from beginning to end. We liked that this is a family business and everyone has a job! After we got the quote from Nick, we decided to go to showroom and we did not have an appointment. Although they were busy, everyone took the time to show us the stone,...
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Reviewed in October 2014
Went very smooth!! I had recently bought this property and wanted to be certain where all septic components were before I started laying out a new circular drive. I called one day and Anthony gave me a verbal quote and we agreed to meet the following morning at 8:30. He arrived on time and...
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He searched worldwide to find us the stone that fit our wants and our budget. He used his extensive network of contacts in the diamond trade to filter down a list of diamonds which would meet our hopes and desires. He then reviewed the stones and from that labor intensive work was able to filter...
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Reviewed in May 2012
They did a good job but I am not sure I would use them again. I used them this time because it was so expensive to go to Lowes for just a bathroom and by going with Williams Stone they let us pick a slab of marble. We used part of it for the first bathroom then they stored it for us until we got...
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The project started as a refresh to an existing in-ground gunite pool that needed new plaster. Bill and Greg from Overstream were one of three companies that quoted the project and they offered to take us to see some of their work. Seeing some of the designs they had done opened our eyes to...
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