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Q: What stone is used for cobblestone?

• <div><p>Cobblestone can be made from many different types of stones but the most common ones, by far, are granite, basalt, limestone, and sandstone. If you are laying a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/brick-paver-patio-cost.htm">brick paver patio</a> or other such project, the medium is different. It&rsquo;s rare, but cobblestone can also be made from marble, slate, jasper, and other types of rock. Technically, you can make cobblestone from almost any type of rock, but if it is weather-resistant and stands the test of time is another question entirely. </p></div>

Q: Should I drill into the brick or the mortar joints?

• <div><p>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&mdash;something that&rsquo;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&rsquo;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 <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/best-anchors-for-brick.htm">brick anchoring</a>, you'll need to check the manufacturer&rsquo;s recommendations and adjust accordingly.</p></div>

Q: What do I look for when buying a brick house?

• <div><p>There are many things to look for when buying a brick house. Here are some of the key things you should pay close attention to.</p><ul><li><p><b>Lintels:</b> Look for cracks, holes, displacement, or corrosion</p></li><li><p><b>Mortar:</b> Check to see if the mortar is old and crumbling, in need of repointing, or new. Also check to see if the mortar has a professional finish.</p></li><li><p><b>Walls:</b> Check along each side of the house. If a wall is bowing outward, this indicates a severe issue such as foundation damage or that the walls are ready to fall.</p></li><li><p><b>Cracks:</b> If there are stair step cracks in the brickwork, this indicates an unstable foundation.</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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: 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&rsquo;s likely that this material will crack from such high heat exposure in the best case&mdash;and potentially explode and cause serious harm in the worst case. </p></div>

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Last update on November 13, 2025

Reviewed in November 2024
JJ Sousa is my trusted mason for any all indoor/outdoor work. They can do so much more than just masonry as well! Recently they came up with a great design for a 40â granite outdoor staircase and a large outdoor patio with natural earth stones. They also solved a lot of drainage/flooding...
JJ Sousa Masonry
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Reviewed in November 2024
I have used this company to replace a roof to demolish a garage and install a crushed stone parking area, replaced gutters, soffits, rear deck, front front porch, and railings, etc. on 2 family homes in Somerville The owner, Roberto and his project manager Rapfael are always available to talk...
State General Contractor, Inc.
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Reviewed in July 2023
Claudio and his team were wonderful! I had lots of questions for him while picking out the stone at the distributor. He always replied promptly. We were tight on the cabinet install due to need to install a steel beam. This required precise templating, and Claudio was able to understand the...
Coastal Counters & Cabinets
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Reviewed in June 2023
Horrible. They sent me "screened loom" that was totally not screened. Big stones that made planting impossible. Not only did I waste money on the loom, but also with the landscaper who had to remove piles of rocks and then I had to purchase screened loom somewhere else (much cheaper and...
D&D Mulch and Landscape, Inc.
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Reviewed in April 2023
Working with Tyler from Four Seasons was a good experience and I'm so glad to have found him. He is knowledgeable, about his trade, very good at masonry/hardscaping/landscaping, and easy to work with. The stone-faced and bluestone-topped steps he built for my house look beautiful. Tyler...
Winters Four Seasons, LLC
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Reviewed in December 2021
Sam and his crew did a great job with our driveway that was 82 feet of more ruts and rocks than driveway. I really appreciated the way they took care to grade, fill and lay down a proper gravel base before installing the 3” layer of asphalt. They were done in less than a day and left the yard...
MODERN PAVING
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Reviewed in March 2017
John at Affordable Quality Kitchen & Stone did a great job. I own Fall River Real Estate & Rentals and John has done over two dozen kitchens for me and my customers. John and his team are very patient and professional through the whole process from design to install. They are on schedule and on...
Affordable Quality Kitchens & Stone
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Reviewed in May 2015
Did a beautiful job lots of cutting around things the tile was stone so more difficult.. Faucet needed extra attention as well as outside connection. . I feel he have us great service and did a fantastic job I love my kitchen now!. Very nice to talk to and very professional. Will have back to do...
Uncle Wayne’s Ceramic Tile and Stone
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Reviewed in January 2015
My wife and I met with at least 5 other kitchen design firms, a friend of ours after hearing me complain about the other designers finally decided to give me the name of his contractor and the name of Lisa Riley at Riley Kitchen. My friend never gives referrals, but this time he saw the agony I...
RILEY KITCHEN & BATH
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Reviewed in November 2012
The wall was built within two days. 3/4 stone was laid as a footing, leveled and the blocks were layed interlocking up to 2 FT. A cap was glued on the top completing the wall. We then had a 6 ft fence put up behind the new retaing wall for privicy.
MORGADO LANDSCAPE & NURSERY CO
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