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Q: Can you build a pizza oven with normal bricks?

• <div><p>You can use normal bricks as cladding for a concrete or clay pizza oven or as a base underneath one. Fire bricks or solid clay bricks are necessary for an outdoor pizza oven&rsquo;s floor, and you can use clay bricks for the rest of the oven. </p></div>

Q: Where can I buy bricks?

• <div><p>You can purchase from many brick manufacturers and distributors via their websites, where you can also get estimates based on the quantity you need. You&rsquo;ll find bricks at your local home improvement stores as well, though they won&rsquo;t have as much of a variety to choose from. As for antique bricks, secondary selling websites like eBay can be a great resource.</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: Can you lay bricks directly on dirt?

• <div><p>No, you shouldn&rsquo;t lay bricks directly on dirt. While it might seem like a shortcut, it leads to a patio that shifts, sinks, and becomes a maintenance headache. Dirt expands, contracts, and erodes&mdash;none of which mix well with long-term stability. To build something that lasts, excavate the topsoil, compact a layer of crushed gravel, and add a coarse sand-setting bed. This layered base gives your bricks proper support, allows drainage, and helps block weeds from creeping through. Cutting corners here just means you&rsquo;ll spend more time&mdash;and money&mdash;<a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-repair-brick-patio.htm">repairing your brick patio</a> later. </p></div>

Q: What is the difference between river rock and landscape rock?

• <div><p>The difference between river rock and landscaping rocks is size, smoothness, and use. River rocks are smooth and flat, as if polished by water, and come in diameters between 1 and 8 inches. Landscape rock can vary in size from small pea gravel installations to car-sized boulders. However, landscaping and river rocks are interchangeable in many situations. River rock is best for pathways, walkways, garden bed mulch, water features, and planting accents, while small landscape rocks can serve as a walkway base, gravel playground areas, and filler between pavers.</p></div>

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Last update on June 20, 2024

Reviewed in June 2024
I had a 3 foot red brick wall installed very professionally done thanks to Michael and Albert thanks for helping me out with the project
Ybarra Professional Builders
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Reviewed in June 2024
Nexgen Concrete did exactly as I wanted with my driveway. The owner David listened to every detail and delivered all of it. Very hard workers. I will recommend Nexgen Concrete to whom is looking for future concrete work. Thank you Nexgen Concrete.
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Reviewed in December 2022
Well, Noah responded and was here at exactly the time we agreed on. He took a look at the area where I wanted the concrete poured, quoted me a price and then went on to explain in detail how I could do the job myself for 1/4 the cost. I appreciated his honesty and expert opinion and took...
T&T Demolition & Concrete
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Reviewed in April 2022
These guys are the best. They are very professional and they did a great job poring the concrete by adding to my drive way widened, also they poured on both sides of house making a extra patio for my next generation home and included steps on side of house and front of house. My neighbor was...
V&T Construction LLC
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Reviewed in December 2020
The project manager was timely in having his workers arrive on time and not once did anyone have to overlap due Elton Masonry â s organizational skills. He got funding for the project approved from there everything worked smoothly. Exceptional company.
Pro Star Builders, Inc.
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Reviewed in April 2019
GI Masonry did an excellent job repairing my pavers, the old damaged pavers in my back yard now look beautiful and new after being repaired! GI Masonry was professional, very nice, the price was good and they showed up on time. I would very highly recommend them! Thank you to GI Masonry for...
GI Masonry
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Reviewed in April 2019
Juan was very professional in all aspects of the job I contracted him for. On time, on budget and high quality work. I would definitely use BCD Industries again for any concrete/masonry work.
BCD Industries, Corp.
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Reviewed in October 2016
Wonderful experience. Very grateful to find someone who understands our request and our budget. Very Affordable and exceeded our expectations. Thank You Affordable Masonry & Landscape.
Affordable Masonry & Landscape
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Reviewed in June 2014
I could not have been happier with Pat Hennessey Masonry! <br /> I received a quick response to my initial message the same day and all communication was timely from that point on. Pat was consistently responsive to our calls. Pat showed up at our home as scheduled for the estimate and on...
Patrick Hennessey Masonry
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Reviewed in February 2014
Called Mark Peel construction on a Saturday after seeing his sign at a neighbors house for some masonry cinder block wall he was doing. He immediately picked up and was given the description as seen above. He told me that he needed to see the property to give an accurate quote. Mark told me he...
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Loma Designs Concrete Work

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In business since 2024

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"The quality of their work surpassed my expectations! I have recommended them several times. They have done masonry and concrete work for us. Very easy to recommend"

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Just Stamping Concrete

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"I recently had the pleasure of working with Just Stamping Concrete for a landscape design project, and I cannot recommend them enough! They are a true gem in the industry, and their work speaks for itself."

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"It went great. George spent a lot of time with us during the planning stage and his expertise helped us decide what the finished product should look like… his crew were knowledgeable and hard-working… George was very involved in the entire project and kept us very informed about what to expect…. George and the crew were always on time and finished the job in a very timely fashion… the finished project was perfect… Strongly recommend XPERT Landscaping"

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Bel-Mar Enterprizes Inc

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"Sylvain Bellmare and his helpers repaired our roof tiles. They did a fantastic job. They were very professional and very friendly. We really appreciate both of them fixing our roof quickly."

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Morning Star Concrete Construction

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In business since 2000

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"Great work!! Will use them for all future concrete work. Very professional, great staff."

Color stamped concrete. Foundation, remove and replaced driveway.

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Dalinghaus Construction, Inc

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In business since 2011

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"I hired Dalinghaus Construction to install two push Piers for a freestanding column/wall (bad clay soil causing movement). I meet with Kevin to go over the scope of work and he explained everything in detail. The price was the best I can find. Took one extra day to finish the work, but they did not charge me any additional fees. 3 month later, I had a feeling that the column/wall is moving again and call Kevin. He show up in a few days and show me there is no way that wall is still moving and he was right. They are very good at what they do and customer service is the best. Thank you very much."

Completed retaining wall repairs with helical tiebacks

Lifting a San Clemente hillside home that had settled or sunk 16 inches

Team work makes the dream work in foundation repairs!

Foundation repair in Avalon on Catalina Island

Foundation repair project at hillside home in San Clemente overlooking the Shorecliffs Golf Club

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Dalinghaus Construction, Inc.

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In business since 2000

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"I hired Dalinghaus to lift my house and replace the post and pier foundations in addition to the girder beams. Isaac coordinated the whole job and was great to work with. They did such an excellent job at a good price I wish I could hire them for additional improvement and repair on my old house."

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Deckrete Concrete Resurfacing, Inc.

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"I worked with Victor, They did an excellent job. I would highly recommend them, They are professional. on time. he knows the business. very honest with a fair price."

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Cardenas Construction Corporation

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"José was extremely helpfully. I needed concrete for the foundation of our ADU and he was very quick to get estimates for everyone over to me and got us our pour date and time without any issues."

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"We hired another contractor, who seemed to be more of what we needed."

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Masonry questions, answered by experts

You can use normal bricks as cladding for a concrete or clay pizza oven or as a base underneath one. Fire bricks or solid clay bricks are necessary for an outdoor pizza oven’s floor, and you can use clay bricks for the rest of the oven.

You can purchase from many brick manufacturers and distributors via their websites, where you can also get estimates based on the quantity you need. You’ll find bricks at your local home improvement stores as well, though they won’t have as much of a variety to choose from. As for antique bricks, secondary selling websites like eBay can be a great resource.

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—something that’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’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 brick anchoring, you'll need to check the manufacturer’s recommendations and adjust accordingly.

No, you shouldn’t lay bricks directly on dirt. While it might seem like a shortcut, it leads to a patio that shifts, sinks, and becomes a maintenance headache. Dirt expands, contracts, and erodes—none of which mix well with long-term stability. To build something that lasts, excavate the topsoil, compact a layer of crushed gravel, and add a coarse sand-setting bed. This layered base gives your bricks proper support, allows drainage, and helps block weeds from creeping through. Cutting corners here just means you’ll spend more time—and money—repairing your brick patio later.

The difference between river rock and landscaping rocks is size, smoothness, and use. River rocks are smooth and flat, as if polished by water, and come in diameters between 1 and 8 inches. Landscape rock can vary in size from small pea gravel installations to car-sized boulders. However, landscaping and river rocks are interchangeable in many situations. River rock is best for pathways, walkways, garden bed mulch, water features, and planting accents, while small landscape rocks can serve as a walkway base, gravel playground areas, and filler between pavers.

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How Much Does Brick Wall Repair Cost? [2026 Data]
This guide features information on the costs to repair a brick wall, whether or not you need a brick mason to complete spalling, tuckpointing, or a full restoration.
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When to Worry About Cracks in Brick (And When Not to Worry)
Cracks in bricks need to be taken care of immediately if they are vertical or wide at the top. Find out why in order to avoid structural damage.
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