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>

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: How big should a fire pit be?

• <div><p>How big a fire pit should be depends on how many people you want to get around it on a regular basis, and how big your space is. The average fire pit size is between 36 and 44 inches. However, if you regularly host big gatherings and have the appropriate outdoor space, you can go as big as 72 inches.</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: How much does a summer kitchen cost?

• <div><p>Summer kitchens can cost anywhere from <b>$1,000 to $50,000</b> to build. The average price is on the lower end of that range, however, at <b>$15,500</b>. The typical homeowner is more likely to pay between <b>$6,000 and $25,000</b> than approach the $50,000 mark. Materials for framework, flooring, and countertops are the most expensive type of expenditure, with appliances coming in second. There are a few additional costs that may not immediately come to mind when planning an outdoor kitchen, some of which include: permits, routine maintenance, pest control, and winterization.</p></div>

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Reviewed in August 2023
They did a great job installing my kitchen and bathroom countertops. The installation was done in a timely manner, in fact quicker than I expected! Did a good job cleaning up afterwards , I would definitely call them again.
Zelaya Granite & Remodeling Company, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2023
360 painted the interior of my house. Also painted my kitchen cabinets. I requested different colors for different rooms. It was beautifully done. The crew did a five star job all the way through.
360 Painting of Tyler
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Reviewed in August 2020
Eliseo was the best, everything was done to perfection. He will be my go to for all outdoor project. You can't go wrong with Oviedo's Demolition.
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Reviewed in July 2018
When Integrity Painting showed up to give me a quote, I enjoyed talking to Ms Keena so much that I hired her to start the very next day. She and her team came in and got started immediately. Every night when they left they left my kitchen clean so I could still cook at night. It only took a week...
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Reviewed in June 2015
Bart repaired cracks in walls & ceiling in livingroom & kitchen. Caulked two outside windows, and painted outside of home in repaired areas. He painted part of the ceiling, but the paint does not match. He will be back to paint the livingroom soon.
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