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Outdoor brick fireplaceTraditional Patio, Philadelphia

Used brick patio and fireplace create a warm and cozy outdoor living space.

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Inspiration for a timeless patio remodel in Philadelphia with a fire pit — Houzz

Please, what is the brick?

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EASYdesigns
Thanks for asking! I am not a mason, but the mason who built this patio used aged brick (which has it's own set of challenges) and laid the brick on a cement base of about 1 foot. The spacing you see is mortar. It is a beautiful look, but was expensive to achieve. Because it is aged brick - it is very porous - so we have it power washed at least twice a summer. Hope this helps!
August 19, 2015
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January 5, 2016

gelareh48 wrote:Aug 2, 2018

Gas valve

- Where is the gas valve for the fireplace? I know it has to be accessible, but is it visible?

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EASYdesigns
The fireplace is a wood burning fireplace - there is no gas value. Thanks for asking!
August 7, 2018

dmae29 wrote:Nov 27, 2013

Fireplace Screen

- Do you know where I can purchase a screen similar to the one in front of the brick fireplace in this photo?

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EASYdesigns
This screen was purchased at a yard sale in NJ. I really don't know where you might find a similar one. I bought it because it was so unique and found a use for it when this fireplace was built. Thanks for asking.
December 12, 2013

steve1830 wrote:Oct 29, 2013

- Hi there. I love the dimensions of your fireplace and am looking at doing something similar on our patio. Most outdoor fireplaces have MUCH larger chineys, however... do you have issues with smoke not leaving the sitting area due to the relatively low (and attractive) chimney height?

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EASYdesigns
Thanks for asking! Generally, the fire burns cleaning and the smoke flows upward quite well. But we have had some occasions (windy days) where we will get a downdraft and some smoke can blow toward the sitting area. We are considering adding one more foot to the chimney, as well as adding one more course of brick to the opening. Hope this helps.
October 29, 2013

tracideaton wrote:Jul 21, 2013

Fireplace

- What is the approximate cost to have a fireplace like this built?

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EASYdesigns
with materials and labor approximately $3,000 - $3,500.
July 21, 2013

cigany wrote:Apr 26, 2013

Lattice

- Hi, where did you buy the lattice, or is it custom? Thanks

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EASYdesigns
The lattice is custom but easily built. It is not tongue & groove so it is easy to build. Footers were set and then we added the lattice and finally painted.
April 26, 2013