What does a mason do?

• <div><p>A mason lays brick or stone together, sometimes with mortar in between the bricks and stones, and sometimes without mortar, also called a dry-stack or surface bonding. Examples of work masons do include:</p><ul><li><p>Brick, stone, or cement block houses and buildings</p></li><li><p>Freestanding stone or <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/brick-wall-cost.htm">brick walls</a></p></li><li><p>Chimneys with wood-burning fireplaces</p></li><li><p>Cement block basement or crawl space walls</p></li></ul><p></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 color should I paint my brick house?

• <div><p>There are tons of <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/best-exterior-house-colors.htm">paint colors to choose from</a> for your brick house, but here are some great choices you should consider. Different shades of white can add a modern vibe. Instead of a bright white, try off-white or cream-white.</p><p>If you&rsquo;re not into the idea of a white house, then you might go the opposite route and go with a matte black tone. Black painted brick houses have their own contemporary aesthetic that might fit your vision.</p><p>Additionally, some great <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/barndominium-exterior-paint-colors.htm">barndominium colors</a> include gray, blue, and sage green.</p></div>

Q: Can you do German schmear on stone?

• <div><p>Yes, you can do German schmear on stone. You can account for the more textured and rough surface of stone by using a large paintbrush instead of a putty knife. A brush allows you to drag mortar across the stone to get it into all the cracks and crevices. However, a brush will cover more of the surface, so you may need a wet sponge to scrub excess mortar and expose more of your stone.</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>

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Horrible!! Avoid him at all costs!! I hired him to regrout my stone steps and reset them. I had a beige grout and he put an orange grout that was horrific! he said it would fade it didnt. He then came out grinded the grout damaged our stone, took samples of our grout to match and never saw him...
NTM Construction
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Reviewed in March 2023
I have hired Bill for several projects on my house. He did my driveway, parging of my foundation, slab removal and stone replacement, crawl space filling and some landscaping work. I have been so pleased with the results of every project. Bill is a personable hard worker and his work is of the...
Local Boyz, LLC
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Reviewed in February 2021
Look no further for home improvements. Harold is amazing. Harold is a true professional and is highly skilled and has an amazing team. He remolded my bathrooms, installed a brick fireplace, installed a large entryway front door. He is also doing a stone front for my house. Harold and his team...
MAS Homes & Construction, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2020
Wayne and Jose did a great job replacing cement sidewalk and then I hired them to do stone siding. It came out more beautiful then i expected. Would highly recommend them.
Rock Hard Concrete, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2017
Rich and his crew totally transformed the back yard from a stone filled mess to an incredibly beautiful living space with a paver patio and grass. They worked diligently and got the job done in one week which was amazing. They are the nicest guys,and they deliver a beautiful and quality result....
Top Notch Service, Inc.
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Reviewed in June 2016
Initially they did a good job, but 18 months later everything has crumbled and fallen apart. When I contacted Steven I was told his work wasn't guaranteed and got what was in my opinion a rude response. My stone steps now look worse than before they were worked on.
Steven Hoxworth, Sr.
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Reviewed in December 2014
We remodeled our entire kitchen and TC Cabinetry did our cabinets and referred us to New England Granite & Marble. We went to their showroom and Carlos (1 of the owners) gave us a tour of the warehouse of samples and slabs. We wanted to do something that was not granite and were considering...
New England Granite & Marble Inc
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Reviewed in March 2014
Of all the work I had them do, the Edgestone was most important and most expensive. I have a stone driveway and the stone spread out over the past two years I have been living here (new home; new loose stones for a driveway). I wanted the Edgestone to keep the stone in a contained area where my...
Jersey Shore Landscaping
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Reviewed in December 2012
We order insulated siding and Bella Stone faux stone for our house. Home Depot provide the subcontractors who performed the work. The insulated siding was done very well, however, the Bella Stone was a major disappointment. For the Bella Stone, the corner applications showed the Tyvek...
HOME DEPOT INC
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Reviewed in August 2009
the work was so horrible that i had to call in another company to repair the damage he did to my chimney. he used the wrong color patch & it didn't match my existing chimney. i have slate stones that protrude & he filled them in...they were flush with the chimney. when i called him back to...
Holy Smoke Chimney & Fireplace Services LLC
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Amecac Construction, LLC

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"The job was exceedingly done and in a timely fashion. It made the house look new."

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A&F Lawn Care LLC is a locally owned, full-service lawn care and landscaping and pool installation company based in Berlin, New Jersey. We are dedicated to delivering exceptional customer service at a competitive rate. With extensive experience in the industry, we tackle all projects with expertise. We take great pride in our craftsmanship and meticulously attend to every detail. Our clients trust us to complete the job accurately on the first go. We consistently perform above and beyond to ensure your lawn and outdoor living area look impeccable. Contact us today for all your lawn care and landscaping needs! Please do not hesitate to reach out at any time for a complimentary estimate or with any inquiries. Office: 856-768-0206 or email [email protected] and we will respond to your inquiry immediately.

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Stafford Park Drainage and Water Solutions LLC

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🚨🚨Govee pro permanent lighting 🚨🚨I service and install irrigation systems! I also install drainage systems, French drains, drywells,small power washing jobs Minor Roadside assistance like flat tires,lock outs, gas delivery,battery replacement, I also repair and install low voltage landscape lighting to spice up your property!

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JM Paving

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"JM Asphalt Paving & Sealcoating is a family-run business with a multi-generational legacy in the Toms River area. They specialize in asphalt paving, sealcoating, and driveway installations. Their commitment to quality and integrity ensures long-lasting results for their customers." We also have offices in Charleston, South Carolina.

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Here at MK's Home Improvements no job is to big or too small, because at MK's we can do it all! Hi my name is Michael I'm the owner of MK's Home Improvements, I have over 35 years of experience in construction and Home Improvements. I can do anything from painting Home remodeling Interior and exterior Plumbing Electrical Tile work Flooring Windows and doors Dry wall And soo much, call today 609 741 7833 to set up your free consultation and estimate.

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JS Santana concrete LLC,,is the name of my company my name is Jacobo Santana my sister specialty is concrete and pavers ,chimney repairs I guarantee my services I have 18 years of experience . I do free estimates.

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Camden

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I have 13 years of experience in: Hardscape, Pavers, Fence, Landscaping and anything lawn. Give me a call today for your free estimate. Se Habla Espanol

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I am contractor that provides a full range of services for masonry construction. Specializing in brick, block, retaining walls, demolition, restoration and concrete. My priorities of the business is quality of work done and communication with customers.

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Women owned family business for 25 years of Contruction related service. We specialize in Demolition, Asbestos Abatement, Oil tank removal, Excavation, Septics and Storm Sewer, Grading, Landscape Design and installation.

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Stone and Gravel questions, answered by experts

There are tons of paint colors to choose from for your brick house, but here are some great choices you should consider. Different shades of white can add a modern vibe. Instead of a bright white, try off-white or cream-white.

If you’re not into the idea of a white house, then you might go the opposite route and go with a matte black tone. Black painted brick houses have their own contemporary aesthetic that might fit your vision.

Additionally, some great barndominium colors include gray, blue, and sage green.

Yes, you can do German schmear on stone. You can account for the more textured and rough surface of stone by using a large paintbrush instead of a putty knife. A brush allows you to drag mortar across the stone to get it into all the cracks and crevices. However, a brush will cover more of the surface, so you may need a wet sponge to scrub excess mortar and expose more of your stone.

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’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’re more likely to overheat, crack, or dull before you finish drilling.

A mason lays brick or stone together, sometimes with mortar in between the bricks and stones, and sometimes without mortar, also called a dry-stack or surface bonding. Examples of work masons do include:

Brick, stone, or cement block houses and buildings
Freestanding stone or brick walls
Chimneys with wood-burning fireplaces
Cement block basement or crawl space walls

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.

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