Resources in West Australia

[jab49]

For any newbies looking for materials in West Australia, I sourced my bricks from the Potter's Market in 54 Stockdale Road, O'Connor. Julie is very helpful there. Also provides bags of vermiculite and high heat mortar etc.

[jab49]

Has anyone else used SilaSet 40D? I've used it on my inner arch and first course, and find it unusual to work with. The product sheet says: "A super duty, dry powder mortar, providing very good bond strength and workability. This material is suitable for use with fireclay and mid alumina refractories to 60% and insulation bricks to grade K26".

When you mix it with 25-35% water, it quickly goes "plastic" but make sure your bricks are damp from being soaked in water for a few minutes - because it drys out quickly. Appears to shrink a little when drying too.

Like normal mortar, should this be kept damp while curing? It seems to remain soft for a long time.
Is it waterproof and suitable for building outdoor wood fired ovens?

If anyone has used it and has experience, I'd like to hear from you.

Regards

John
Willetton, Perth Australia

[brickie in oz]

Ive never used it but Ive used other products made by Sila and they all seem to fit the bill, ask them if you are unsure.

Refractories - Sila Australia

[Johnny the oven man]

40D is a very good mortar, you should have no dramas with it.
Contact tony @ sila on 0413184540 if your not sure.