Bricks, Masonry, Asphalt and Concrete - cutting through brick

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Still learning
12-02-04, 10:46 PM
I am trying to hook up a fan in my downstairs bathroom and I need to go through the side of the house (brick) with the aluminum flexi hose in order to vent the fan. This needs to be a round hole about 4 inches in diameter. What is the best way to do this without destroying the bricks unecessarily?
thanks for your advise.

chfite
12-03-04, 06:13 AM
I would use a masonry bit to drill the outline of the hole in the most convenient location. Clean it up with a cold chisel.
chirkware
12-11-04, 12:48 PM
...and do yourself a favor by borrowing/renting a hammer drill if you don't have one...

nextmoon
12-28-04, 08:44 AM
I've taken on such a project. I found it's very helpful to get a long drill bit as the wall can be pretty thick. Something like a 12" long bit may be necessary, depending on the thickness of the brick wall and any drywall/plasta on the interior.
billyfish
01-22-05, 01:09 PM
hire a 4inch diameter core drill, cuts the hole out perfectly.