Firebrick suitable for pizza ovens

[gjbingham]

That brick would be easy to build a 31" oven with, huh? Is there room for mortar between them?

[n2iko]

Better yet can we specify a reasonable angle?


--mr.jim

[WG Firebrick]

There are two sizes in the photo. The first is a No #2 Arch. It measures roughly 8-1/4 x 4 x 2-3/8 to 1-5/8. The second is a No #1 Arch that measures 8-1/4 x 4 x 3 to 2-5/8. The radius shown was achieved by alternating the two sizes. Using just the No #2 Arch approximately an 18-inch inside radius can be achieved.

In fireplace construction we recommend mortar joints of 1/8-inch for firebox construction. Using a similar joint in the arch shown would add a bit to the overall size, but I wouldn't think it would be significant.

There are a couple standard industry angles. One of them is likely close to something reasonable for pizza oven use. What's most advantageous?

[Xabia Jim]

Originally Posted by WG Firebrick

Wedges and arches are something we do have the capability of making. We used to supply them to the steel industry. Here's a link to a two sizes that are available. Those produced here are low-duty and not terribly more expensive than straights.

Can you post your list prices for the bricks? It will give a perspective on "not terribly more expensive....thanks!

[WG Firebrick]

Freight is a huge factor in the price of low-duty firebrick, but I would expect the two arches to be in the neighborhood of $1.20/each in pallet quantities if sourced through a masonry supply dealer moving material in truckload quantities.

If they were to be mixed and matched on a pallet and drop shipped to a private residence the price could be as high as $5-7.50/each depending on location. The difference being freight, and convenience.