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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>

Q: Are brick houses more durable?

• <div><p>Modern brick homes have a brick facade over standard framing and sheathing, so the brick offers minimal added structural stability. A home with traditional brick construction is more durable than a stick-built home, as the double-layer brick walls and rebar resist higher lateral wind loads and support heavier loads up top, as well.</p></div>

Q: What is considered the hearth of a fireplace?

• <div><p>A fireplace hearth is a fireproof flooring material that extends out from the base of the fireplace and into the room. Hearths can be made of brick, ceramic, marble, limestone, and more. A hearth serves the purpose of decreasing the fire risk in the area directly around the fireplace. If flying embers hit carpet or wood, they&rsquo;ll spark and create a fire. But if they hit something like tile or granite, they&rsquo;ll simply go out.</p></div>

Q: Is it worth keeping old bricks?

• <div><p>If your old bricks are in decent condition and you have the space to store them where they&rsquo;ll be protected from the elements, keeping old bricks is often worthwhile. You&rsquo;d spend anywhere from $70 to a few hundred dollars to have them removed from your property, in which case you won&rsquo;t be able to use them for future projects. Holding on to old bricks in good condition means you can use them later for other DIY projects, potentially saving yourself some money on disposal and new materials down the road.</p></div>

Q: Is concrete stronger than masonry?

• <div><p>Yes, concrete is significantly stronger than masonry, especially if the concrete pour includes reinforcements, like steel rebar. Concrete is a uniform material that can withstand compression, sheer force, and tensile force as long as it&rsquo;s reinforced. Masonry involves the use of mortar or grout to connect individual building materials, like brick, stone, or tile. Mortar and grout are also reasonably strong and resist compression well, but they don&rsquo;t come close to the strength of poured concrete.</p></div>

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Last update on February 19, 2025

Reviewed in February 2025
Ivan and the crew did an excellent job of prepping and installing a concrete slab for a new home build. Communication was excellent and the product was outstanding.
JMR Concrete Finishers, LTD.
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Reviewed in November 2024
I used Pine Ridge Landscaping for one year prior to my son taking over the mowing of the property. Had it not been for my son's interest in doing the job, I would have hired Daniel and Pine Ridge in a second. Daniel was very responsive to what I needed, and he did more for me that one season...
Pine Ridge Landscaping
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Reviewed in June 2024
They did a nice job and took care of any odds and ends we requested as construction was being done
Pro Choice Exteriors LLC
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Reviewed in April 2024
Very impressed with this business. They were very kind and did an amazing job. I will definitely hire them for all my future construction needs!!
Sunset View Construction
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Reviewed in March 2024
HNM Construction did a great job for us. Everyone was professional and very helpful. Henry made the process very easy and was able to get our project completed quickly. We are very happy with the work that was done and would recommend them to anyone.
HNM Construction Enterprise's LLC
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Reviewed in February 2024
I recently had sam and his crew replace siding on one of my rentals, they did an amazing job all around. I would recommend them for any of your construction needs
11 Brothers Construction LLC
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Reviewed in October 2023
I had two concrete high use pads poured outside my pole barn. Work was done in professional manner. The questions and concerns I had were taken care of. I would recommend.
Evolution Concrete & Construction, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2023
Joseph made the whole process easy. Mother Nature had removed a large portion of the roof on my mobile home. It was replaced beautifully in record time. The quality is wonderful and the craftsmanship impeccable. Thanks again Joseph!
Mid State Roofing
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Reviewed in February 2023
Matt's Quality Tile is very good he explains the process very well
Matt's Quality Tile
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Reviewed in February 2023
Marv is an excellent brick layer and mason. He does some really nice work.
Scenic Ridge Masonry
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Accurate Energy Services, LLC

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Serving Berlin, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

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Emergency services offered

"We are very happy with the waterfall that they built for us."

Completed, with a premium non GMO grass seed and s

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Triple L Demo, Deconstruction Excavation

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Serving Berlin, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Lloyd called and was very knowledgeable and pleasant to speak with. Scheduled a quick consult. Would have worked with him but daughter got family friend to do project. Will keep his info for future projects."

Response time7 hrs

Response rate100%

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Eco-Seal Home Solutions, LLC

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Serving Berlin, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

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"The installers of my egress window were very professional and pleasant. They were on time and completed the project in a timely manner. There was no mess. They were neat. I was very pleased with the work."

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Response rate87%

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Ohio Basement Authority

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Serving Berlin, OH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1999

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Warranties offered

"They did a great job on the foundation repair adding 8 push piers and successfully moving the foundation back into place. However, in their rush they put a hole in the back of my house with the backhoe and it took them almost 6 months to repair and repaint the damage. I still recommend them since they were the only ones with the correct foundation fix."

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Acculevel, Inc. - Ohio

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Serving Berlin, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 1996

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"The techs did a great job, and once I alerted them to my flower beds directly in front of the porch to be lifted, were very careful not to damage my emerging hostas. I'd definitely recommend Acculevel and already have to my sister for her patio/parking spot."

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Recommended by87%of homeowners

Serving Berlin, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 1976

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"Workers showed up on time. Big job installing tiles to waterproof our 110 year old house. We are very happy with the results. It was an expensive project but well worth the money"

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Stay Dry Waterproofing - Columbus

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Serving Berlin, OH and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had several companies out to our home and very happy with our decision. Honest and didnt try and over charge us like the other companies. They took care of our mold for free."

+23

Response time1 day

Response rate98%

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Raber Mason Designs, LLC

New to Angi

Serving Berlin, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

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We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We are experts in our Outdoor Areas and Fireplaces, Foundation Repairs and Installs and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to working with you.\n

Response time5 hrs

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Gibson masonry

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Serving Berlin, OH and surrounding areas

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Small jobs welcome

Show up on time, work hard until the job is done. 13 yrs experience in the union

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Integrated Outdoor Living LLC

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Serving Berlin, OH and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

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We are your go-to patio and pool professional in the Cleveland Ohio area. Specializing in fiberglass pools installation and service, pool equipment replacement, in floor hydronic heating systems, and more! We would love the opportunity to earn your business!

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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.

Modern brick homes have a brick facade over standard framing and sheathing, so the brick offers minimal added structural stability. A home with traditional brick construction is more durable than a stick-built home, as the double-layer brick walls and rebar resist higher lateral wind loads and support heavier loads up top, as well.

A fireplace hearth is a fireproof flooring material that extends out from the base of the fireplace and into the room. Hearths can be made of brick, ceramic, marble, limestone, and more. A hearth serves the purpose of decreasing the fire risk in the area directly around the fireplace. If flying embers hit carpet or wood, they’ll spark and create a fire. But if they hit something like tile or granite, they’ll simply go out.

If your old bricks are in decent condition and you have the space to store them where they’ll be protected from the elements, keeping old bricks is often worthwhile. You’d spend anywhere from $70 to a few hundred dollars to have them removed from your property, in which case you won’t be able to use them for future projects. Holding on to old bricks in good condition means you can use them later for other DIY projects, potentially saving yourself some money on disposal and new materials down the road.

Yes, concrete is significantly stronger than masonry, especially if the concrete pour includes reinforcements, like steel rebar. Concrete is a uniform material that can withstand compression, sheer force, and tensile force as long as it’s reinforced. Masonry involves the use of mortar or grout to connect individual building materials, like brick, stone, or tile. Mortar and grout are also reasonably strong and resist compression well, but they don’t come close to the strength of poured concrete.

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