What should I do if my fire bricks are Obsolete
worry if you have obsolete fire bricks and can’t find the exact replacement bricks. You can use versatile, cut-your-own vermiculite board instead! Because fire bricks protect the stove, you should consider them consumables. These will need replacing when they break or develop significant cracks.
The Best Solution: Cut-Your-Own ‘Bricks’
- Material: Vermiculite Board is built to survive extreme heat, it is a lightweight mineral panel designed for stove insulation, and remains stable up to 1100°C, reflecting heat back into your fire for maximum efficiency.
- Cutting: You can use a normal wood handsaw to simply cut the board to match your old obsolete fire bricks bricks for a quick and precise repair.
- Method: Place your old bricks on the board to use as a template. Once traced, use a handsaw to cut the new pieces to size.