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Biggest Little Outdoor Designs, LLC
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Sparks, NV and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Frank and his team just finished our backyard patio. They did a fantastic job and kept in constant communication on the project to ensure everything stayed on schedule. Frank was fantastic to work with and I highly recommend their services. Watching them do the finish work was like watching an artist paint. They took so much care to ensure it was perfect."
New Driveway Install
New
New Driveway Install
New Driveway Install
New Driveway Installation

+18

Response time1 day
Response rate95%
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Perez Landscaping
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Sparks, NV and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Mr Perez was great to work with. He showed me pictures of similar projects he had already completed to give me a better idea of what he would build which was great. Very well thought out project and good attention to detail. Crew showed up early in the mornings, and the whole 75ft retaining wall, fence, and gate was completed in 3 days! Very pleased with the quality"
Our work
Our work
Our work
Our work
Our work

+17

Response time1 day
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Recommended by91%of homeowners
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M & M Excavating and Landscape Services, LLC
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Sparks, NV and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Offers commercial services

Customers say: Quick response

"Matt listened to what we wanted in our backyard. We received a fast quote, plans for our HOA were speedy, and his crew was in and out within a few days. We are very pleased with this service and love our finished backyard!"
Front & Backyard upgrade
Front & Backyard upgrade
Front & Backyard upgrade
Front & Backyard upgrade
Front & Backyard upgrade

+63

Response time5 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

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.

Real stone is exactly what it sounds like: It’s real stone sourced from the earth without additives. It is durable and unique, but it’s difficult to work with because of its weight, challenge in sourcing, and high cost. Stone veneer mimics the look of real stone but is actually engineered with a mixture of Portland cement, natural minerals, and a colorant. While it’s more affordable and easier to work with, it’s less durable and may appear manufactured to the trained eye.

You should generally drill into the mortar joints when installing shutters on brick. Mortar is softer, which makes drilling easier and puts less strain on your tools. It also lowers the risk of cracking a brick—something that’s a lot harder to fix. Mortar holds fasteners well enough for standard shutters, and if you ever need to patch the holes later, it’s a much simpler job than dealing with damaged brick. Just keep in mind that if your mortar joints are too thin or the hardware calls for brick anchoring, you'll need to check the manufacturer’s recommendations and adjust accordingly.

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’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.

Yes, you can enlarge windows in a brick house. Your masonry contractor will need to cut away exterior brick to make space for the larger window, and you may also need to consult a structural engineer to make sure the window is properly supported inside the frame of the house.

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