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I have a 20 year old metal fireplace that is in good shape except for the refractory panel in the back. It is composed of 4 12″x16″x2″ pieces which have cracked and deteriorated to the point where they are just patched together. The manufacturer will sell me replacements, but the price is high enough to make me consider alternatives.
Can anyone give me a proven formula for a castable refractory suitable for fireplace use? It would be trivial to make a suitable mold for replacements. I can amd will check kiln building sources as well, but the environments are somewhat different and I’m hoping an experienced mason can point me in the right direction.
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I have a 20 year old metal fireplace that is in good shape except for the refractory panel in the back. It is composed of 4 12"x16"x2" pieces which have cracked and deteriorated to the point where they are just patched together. The manufacturer will sell me replacements, but the price is high enough to make me consider alternatives.
Can anyone give me a proven formula for a castable refractory suitable for fireplace use? It would be trivial to make a suitable mold for replacements. I can amd will check kiln building sources as well, but the environments are somewhat different and I'm hoping an experienced mason can point me in the right direction.