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>

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Q: What causes brick spalling?

• <div><p>Brick spalling&mdash;which refers to the crumbly, flaky, or pitted appearance that can develop over time&mdash;is caused by a few different conditions. These include:</p><ul><li><p>Climates with constant freeze-thaw cycles</p></li><li><p>Use of non-breathable sealants</p></li><li><p>High-pressure water cleaning</p></li><li><p>Improper installation</p></li></ul><p>While you can&rsquo;t do anything about the weather, you can preserve your bricks by cleaning them with soapy water and a good old-fashioned scrubbing. Pressure washers may be satisfying to use, but they can eventually wear away the surface of your bricks. If you don&rsquo;t have advanced-level DIY skills in masonry, you can hire a reputable <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/masonry/">masonry contractor in your area</a> for your project.</p></div>

Q: Does brick stain peel?

• <div><p>Brick stain doesn&rsquo;t peel or chip and is much more durable than painting. That&rsquo;s because the staining is absorbed into the brick instead of lingering on the surface as paint does. The color retains even under extreme weather conditions. Therefore, brick stain will save you a lot of time and cost on maintenance in the long run.</p></div>

Q: Can you repoint over old mortar?

• <div><p>You will repoint over a fraction of the old mortar, but you should scrape away 1/2 to 1 inch of mortar from the joints before repointing. Otherwise, the repointing is only masking the weakened mortar instead of actually replacing it, which could put your chimney at risk of bigger, more expensive damages later on.</p></div>

Q: Is stone veneer less expensive than stone?

• <div><p>Stone veneer siding is approximately four times less expensive than stone because it's made of concrete and aggregates instead of natural stone. But veneer looks like real stone, is easier to install, and acts as a great, durable siding option. </p></div>

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Reviewed in January 2025
Power washed my stone patio and wooden decks. Wonderful job and very professional
B and R Washing, LLC
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Reviewed in February 2024
Mr. and Mrs. Hart were a great choice for our needs and they provided great customer service. Our home is at the bottom of a hill and we had major drainage issues. They installed a large French drain system, sloped the land, and built a natural retaining wall that we can plant shrubs and stone...
Hart Land Management
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Reviewed in October 2022
CW did an amazing job grading and graveling our drive. Our drive was in dire need of repair due to years of wash out and he was able to fix it up like new. Would highly recommend!
Apex Paving, LLC
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Reviewed in December 2021
They took my dreary dangerous broken down steps and transformed them into brand new, sturdy and beautiful stone steps. They were efficient, clean and their quote was more than fair. Love these guys. Highly recomend them.
The Rock Masonry Company, Inc.
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Reviewed in April 2020
The pest technicians do a wonderful job… It’s the management that needs work. If I could give absolutely NO stars I would. I wouldn’t recommend this company because there are many more pest control companies that actually care about their customers and workers and not just MAKING MONEY. Do...
Breda Pest Management
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Reviewed in November 2018
Chris came in very quickly to give me an estimate, and he was able to fit me in within 2 days. His quote was much more reasonable than others I had gotten, and even though the prep work for my floors ended up being much more difficult and time consuming than estimated, he did not charge me more...
HTM Painting
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Reviewed in January 2014
It went great. I had a quote a year before but didn't get work done. He asked for the quote when called him again but I said don't worry about it. The price was close to the quote he gave previously. He went above and beyond. He came back and bleached the stones without being asked. They...
David Frazier Masonry
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Reviewed in November 2012
Both jobs were perfect and better than I hoped. The door jam looked original and worked perfectly, and the shower has worked just fine as well. He was very personable and provided a quote for both projects and while I trusted him all along, I kept waiting for the price to increase, but it never...
Horizons Roofing
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