Oct 30, 2010 · My brick patio is very level. Unfortunately, a nearby tree has sent a root that is now causing a brick to pop up. Before the issue spreads I'd like to pry the brick up and remove the offending root. What are my options to get the brick in and out without damaging it or surrounding bricks? Pictures of popped up brick

Brick that is laid directly in contact with concrete foundations can cause angular cracks like this in the top 12 - 16 inches of a foundation. These cracks are caused by the brick expanding and pushing the outer corner of the foundation with it. The cracks are not major structural problems.

Jan 2, 2022 · Brick mortar would be fine. I would start by drying the area and cleaning it up. Be sure there are no leaks, It needs to stay dry otherwise you will have mold and other problems. You may have to place something in the back of the hole to keep the brick mortar from falling down the back side.

From time to time (not always but often enough) when I plug my laptop's charger in the wall outlet it makes a spark (even if I use different outlets it's the same).

Jul 20, 2016 · Those are rivets (specifically pop-rivets), they are a permanent fastener not intended to be easily or routinely disassembled and reassembled. There are many ways to remove them. Drill. You can drill them out with a HSS drill bit of appropriate diameter for the stem of the rivet. Once you have drilled out the centre, the heads will fall out. Punch

Mar 24, 2021 · It was a bit confusing to read previously. Please be sure I haven't removed too much, and that it still says what you meant to say. Also, if you would edit in some detail on how you enlarged the hole (and did you do it in brick, as is …

Jun 13, 2015 · I have an uncovered side porch attached to the my brick ranch home. I noticed that parts of my roof are sagging and it is getting worse. I also noticed that some flashing around my chimney looks bad and I am hoping that I am not storing pools of water above my ceiling. I'd like to remove some of the panels and have a look.

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Apr 19, 2017 · @Irina, the best I would expect would be an inch or so. However these tools are not foolproof. I think they work best where there is only a live wire and everything else is wood air, brick or plaster/drywall. I'm pretty sure that any significant metalwork nearby can make it difficult or impossible to get an accurate indication. –

Sep 1, 2015 · This isn't an immediate cause for concern if the rest of the foundation doesn't have any structural problems. This post is placed directly on the concrete slab, which appears to be an inferior qualit