Is a fireplace the same as a firepit or outdoor oven?

• <div><p>A fireplace is, by definition, an enclosed space where you burn wood or other fuel for the purpose of generating light and heat. A firepit burns wood and is much less expensive to build, but they aren’t technically a fireplace as it isn’t enclosed. An outdoor oven—commonly <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-build-outdoor-pizza-oven.htm">outdoor brick pizza ovens</a>—often uses wood as fuel, but its primary purpose is to cook food, and you’d rarely just burn wood inside them for warmth or aesthetic reasons. </p></div>

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Q: What is the difference between mortar and thinset?

• <div><p>Mortar and thinset both serve the same purpose&mdash;<a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/types-of-tile-adhesive.htm">tile adhesion</a>&mdash;but have different compositions and use-cases. Thinset is heatproof and presents a wide range of possibilities due to the added polymers. Mortar is typically used for bonding stones and brick. Thinset is rarely used outside, while mortar is rarely used inside. </p></div>

Q: How long will a brick mailbox last?

• <div><p>On average, a well-built brick mailbox can last between 30 and 100 years. The insert that holds mail inside the mailbox may last 15 to 25 years before it needs to be replaced. If a mailbox needs to be fixed due to damage, make sure you know <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/types-of-bricks.htm">who to hire for brick repair</a>.</p></div>

Q: How many bricks do you need to build an outdoor pizza oven?

• <div><p>The size of your pizza oven will determine the number of bricks necessary to build it. So the bigger your pizza oven, the more fire bricks you&rsquo;ll need to purchase. Keep in mind that fire bricks cost about <b>$3</b> <b>each</b>. </p></div>

Q: Can landscape boulders crack or break?

• <div><p>Landscape boulders, especially porous stones like sandstone or granite, can crack or break over time. Cracks occur when water seeps into the surface of the stone and freezes. The risk is highest when it rains during the day and temperatures freeze overnight since the moisture has time to penetrate deeper into the rock before expanding. </p></div>

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Reviewed in July 2025
We needed stone patio replaced along with drainage for back yard flooding problem. Built us a fire pit and bricked in our grill. All of the men worked in this awful 100 degree heat which says alot. Would contact again for future projects!
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Reviewed in August 2024
Pazcualâ s workers do a good job, work hard in all temperatures. We really appreciate their work ethic. Communication is sometimes not prompt and billing is not detailed at times. Pascual and his team did a very nice job on a new stone plantar and patio grill platform.
Pazcual Lugo Entriprise
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Reviewed in December 2023
I would love to have given them a great rating. In fact I did bc he asked me 3 times to rate them the same day they finished the project. After he sent me photos. Unfortunately they damaged my front porch roof. It leaks now. Did not leak before they removed trees although itâ s rained several...
C & C Tree Service
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Reviewed in August 2019
Piedmont did a great job. They were able to remove the dark streaks on the white gutters, remove rust streaks on the siding, helped moved some plants around, very professional, thoughtful and explained everything they were doing. Also went above and beyond by washing the stone facing and porch.
Piedmont Home Services
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Reviewed in October 2017
They assured me that I would get the stone delivered by a certain day and time. They did not. I had to pay 3 contractors an hour to sit there and wait. I called the salesman and left a voicemail asking for a partial refund to compensate for the contractors waiting. He didn't even have the...
QUALITY STONE VENEER
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Reviewed in September 2017
We have worked with Doug on various projects since 2005. In 2016 we purchased a newly constructed home on a small rectangle of land where the builder did minimal landscaping in the front yard and left us gravel, weeds and trash in the backyard--embarrassing eyesore. I met with Doug and pointed...
Carolina Plantscapes LLC
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Reviewed in December 2013
Mr. Burnette came to my home and spent time providing a detailed estimate of the project, the material which would be used, the costs (separated) between material costs and hiss labor costs, as well as when the job would be started and completed. He arrived the next day - on time and prepared. ...
Darrell Burnette Grading & Excavating
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Reviewed in December 2012
We are repeat customers of Masterbuilder Fellowship for the Built Environment (MBF) and in September we asked them to create an outdoor living area for our home. We selected MBF as they performed substantial renovation and addition to our home in 2007 - 2008 where MBF designed and created a...
New Hope Design - Build Inc.
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Reviewed in February 2012
The owners/sales representatives were very knowledgeable and helpful. They always got back to us with updates, new information, photos and price quotes. We were allowed to come the day before the stone was cut to select areas for the island. The installation crew was great. They were fast,...
Showcase Design Kitchen & Bath Renovations
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