Questions and Answers for Rutland 4.5 in. x 9 in. x 1.25 in. Fire Brick (6 per Box)

A:  Hi Maureen, thanks for your interest in Rutland Fire Bricks. Yes, you can put Fire Bricks over the brick liner. These bricks will turn black from fire due to soot. You can remove the soot by using our Rutland Brick & Stone Cleaner. If you need further support, you can call us at 1-800-544-1307 Mon-Fri. You can also email us at sales@rutland.com. Feel free to visit our website at https://www.rutland.com for additional information on Rutland products, including training videos, safety information, and more! Rutland Customer Support Team

A:  They may turn black, but if u have a hot enough fire they will burn off the black themselves.

A:  They will turn black . Best bet is a cast iron fire back . It is a metal panel with a decorative imprint that goes against the rear of the fireplace. It also reflects heat into the room.

A:  96x40x28 equals 107,520. Divided by 40.5 equals 2655. Plus 10 percent for cuts and breaks. 

A:  We recommend using Castable Refractory Cement as mortar on fire bricks when used in an area that a heat-cure cannot be performed.

A:  Yes, Rutland Fire Bricks can be used in a smoker, as long they are not used in an area that comes into direct contact with food.

A:  We recommend using a pizza stone or similar cooking surface as the actual food surface, we do not recommend allowing food to come into direct contact with our fire bricks.

A:  Yes, Rutland Firebricks can be used to line the inside of a residential fireplace.

A:  Yes makes for good liner used in outdoor fireplace withstands 1700 f degrees.

A:  Yes, they will not disintegrate. I have used them in a fire place for a few years without incident.

A:  Yes, indeed! Fire Bricks serve two purposes: • Provide a barrier between the fire and other materials • Help keep a constant temperature Fire Bricks can be arranged for many different applications, including the one described by Nick.

A:  Yes.

A:  Yes, I have installed single flat row and built fires on in my outdoor fireplace. Can withstand temperatures of 1700 degrees F.

A:  Yes it is possible to do the fire brick withstands the high temperatures of the burning logs or coal.

A:  Yes, Rutland Fire Bricks can be exposed to the elements.

A:  You probably could. Consider that the freeze/thaw cycle eventually destroys everything. Allow for water draining away.

A:  No, these bricks are not insulative and so will not insulate the wood from high heat.

A:  No.

A:  No, do not take the chance. You could use these against plywood for an outside fire pit or fireplace but definitely not for inside your home. These bricks are for installation against the back firewall of a fireplace or insert. Any plywood with a hot fire could definitely burn.