Does an outdoor fireplace need fire bricks?

• <div><p>Yes, an outdoor fireplace should use fire bricks. Fire bricks are specially designed to withstand high levels of heat and thus won’t crack as easily as regular bricks when exposed to the intense heat inside a fireplace. </p></div>

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Q: How do I choose a brick paint color?

• <div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/choosing-right-paint-color-your-home.htm">Choosing the right paint color</a> for a major investment like painting the exterior brick on your house can be a daunting task. Perhaps the most important thing is to find painted brick houses that you like and replicate the look by researching their colors and asking the homeowners for the paint color code. If all else fails, white-painted brick is a timeless, classic look that is unlikely to go out of style. </p></div>

Q: What are the disadvantages of a brick home?

• <div><p>Whether you&rsquo;re installing brick siding over a traditionally-framed home or you&rsquo;re using genuine brick construction to build, the biggest downside of a brick house is the higher cost you&rsquo;ll pay for the materials and labor. Real brick construction also means <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-long-it-takes-to-build-custom-home.htm">your home build will take</a> longer, as it&rsquo;s more time-consuming to construct brick walls than it is to frame out your home.</p></div>

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: Can you use bleach on brick?

• <div><p>Yes, you can use a mixture of 1 tablespoon of bleach and a gallon of warm water to clean stubborn stains from brick. Do not use bleach without diluting it in water. Undiluted bleach may cause discoloration. You can use either Oxygen bleach such as OxiClean or chlorine bleach. Always wear protective gloves and eye protection when handling bleach.</p></div>

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Last update on November 09, 2025

Reviewed in March 2024
At the start things went well with Xecutive Pools. The estimators showed up on time, spent a great deal of time on site and provided an on the spot estimate of the work. After multiple estimates, we were happy with the amount of time and detail these guys put into their estimate. We accepted...
Xecutive Pools
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Reviewed in May 2022
Jose and his crew did a excellent job removing and replacing my old asphalt driveway and replacing my gravel drive. I'd recommend them to anyone.
Black Eagle Paving
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Reviewed in April 2020
Dustin provided superior customer service from his initial communication to the outstanding job on my property. His attention to detail is amazing. My yard has never looked so good. His prices are extremely fair. He even tidied up stone around my landscape! I would HIGHLY recommend Schmeckpeper...
Schmeckpeper Lawn Care
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Reviewed in July 2018
Mr, Haan was recommended to us by a friend. We hired him for a number of remodeling projects. First of all, he was not punctual. He came late and left early. He seemed to have many other jobs he had to leave to work on. Some of the work he did turned out fine. We particularly like the banister...
Christopher L. Haan
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Reviewed in March 2018
Crew arrived on time and worked efficiently. As the project progressed, 2 foundation cracks were discovered which added $900 to the original estimate. Old insulation along foundation wall was removed and replaced with silvery foam sheets. Joints were taped. Some leveling of the floor was done....
U.S. Waterproofing
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Reviewed in August 2017
JL masonry did a really nice job on repairing our stone foundation. I would highly recommend him.
JL Masonry
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Reviewed in October 2016
They didn't complete the job. They started framing the foundation and putting gravel in for the foundation...And then it sat there for 3 weeks before they came to pour cement. My main contact Jiovanne always had an excuse as to why the guys were not going to show up. When they did show up they...
1 Vision Construction Co Inc
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Reviewed in March 2016
Needed gravel and mulch for our business. Marc was knowledgeable, and professional. Workers were courteous and competed the job in a timely manner.
Anderson & Sons, Ltd.
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Reviewed in June 2015
Crew arrived and removed existing landscaping materials. Stones were installed on perimeter circle around tree. rock was installed and completed. Clean up of the area was performed.
Designer Concepts Landscape Architecture Inc
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Reviewed in September 2013
Adolfo and his guys did a fabulous job. I hired them to take out an old patio and redo it with an added stepping stone pathway to the front of the house. They were very professional and very reasonably priced for the quality of work they did compared to other estimates I had received. I would...
Brick Logik, LLC
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