How to remove the white stains I see on my bricks?

• <div><p>The white stains you see on your bricks are likely efflorescence, which is salt and lime buildup. To <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-remove-efflorescence-brick.htm">remove efflorescence stains</a>, simply brush them away with a stiff brush. For larger, more stubborn stains, scrub the stains with a water-detergent solution.</p></div>

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>

How long do bricks last?

• <div><p>Most classic red bricks can last 20 to 40 years without major repairs or renovations. If brick is maintained, it can easily last 100 to 150 years. When weighing <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/brick-vs-brick-veneer.htm">brick vs. brick veneer</a>, homeowners are often surprised to learn that even thin veneers can be expected to last 50 to 100 years. </p></div>

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Q: Can landscape boulders crack or break?

• <div><p>Landscape boulders, especially porous stones like sandstone or granite, can crack or break over time. Cracks occur when water seeps into the surface of the stone and freezes. The risk is highest when it rains during the day and temperatures freeze overnight since the moisture has time to penetrate deeper into the rock before expanding. </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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Last update on November 24, 2025

Reviewed in November 2022
THIS WAS A PARKING LOT COVER AND GRAVEL INSTALL. THEY DID A NICE JOB ON THE PROJECT AND I WOULD CALL THEM AGAIN IN THE FUTURE.
Lanciotti Ltd
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Reviewed in November 2019
They did a nice job on our metal roof, however they seem to be lacking in communication. We had two layers of shingles on our roof and asked that both be taken off. The salesman advised it will be done. My wife and I observing the work noticed they only took one layer off and started to put the...
Shell Restoration, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2019
Mike was very professional and timely in his work. The kitchen was large, built with a 3 ft wide concrete countertop and stone facing all around. He also incorporated a built in grill, 3 cabinet doors, a small refrigerator, an under mount sink, and a drop in ice bin. All which I had purchased...
Prestige Home Construction LLC
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Reviewed in August 2016
Vince and his crew did an excellent job. Changed stone driveway to asphalt last year ($7,000). Solved drainage problems. Sealed yesterday.
M & D PAVING
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Reviewed in April 2015
CEMEX delivered dirt with very little crushed stone. The crushed stone was smaller than 1/4". They delivered it at 4:30 which was too late to complain when the landscaper tried calling to get replacement stone. When the landscaper called the next day they would not replace it. The landscaper...
CEMEX BUILDING MATERIALS
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Reviewed in April 2015
Original work completed in an appropriate time frame. Follow up gravel work never completed after repeated phone calls by me and assurance by owner it would be completed. .
G and S construction
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Reviewed in April 2013
He told me when the stone started falling off that I had a problem. His wife told me to not call anymore. I did get a settlement for the stone to be taken off and installed properly. It was never installed correctly to the manufacturer’s warranty. They wouldn't respond to the attorney on emails....
Ystone
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Reviewed in July 2012
We had problems with our driveway. Part of it was on a hill and when is rained really hard, the gravel would wash down the hill. Protech regraded the road so that it was slanted toward a ditch on the side. They also put a hump at the top that directs the rain water into the ditch. The job...
PROTECH ASPHALT MAINTENANCE
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Reviewed in October 2004
THIS COMPANY WAS AWFUL. WE WERE PROMISED A 9 AM DELIVERY, AND THEY SHOWED UP AT 1 PM (THEY CALLED AND SAID THEY WOULD BE THERE AT 11 AM). THEY BROUGHT OUT THE STONE AND WERE TO TAILGATE IT. WE HAD EXPLAINED THAT WE HAD A CONSTRUCTION STATE DRIVE THAT NEEDED TO BE LEVELED AND WIDENED. I INQUIRED...
NIXON SUPPLY
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