PizzaJNKY pompeii build

[PizzaJNKY]

Here is the latest news on my project. Originally, I had built the front arch by laying a single arched row of brick in a "Header style." Not sure why, I just liked the look. When I started working on the chimney portion, I checked the arch for strenght, and was not convinced it would support the weight of the chimney, so I took it down and started over.

Now I have a more traditional "Soldier style" arch. I think this arch is much stronger. I removed the forms today and it was solid. I mortared in brick all around the vent opening, so now it has a level base. Now I will wait for this base to solidify, then I will attach the metal anchor plate.

Does anyone know if Refmix is the only thing I need to stick the anchor plate to the brick, or do I need a different type of glue?

PS-My applogies on not being able to upload photographs. They are on Picassa, so I am sure I will figure it out soon.

[james]

Photos. Must have photos. :-) It's so much easier when you can see what's going on.
James

[PizzaJNKY]

Greetings everyone. I attached the duratech 8"-4' length pipe to the oven a few days ago, and have been waiting for the dry-cure process. Today, I went out and checked the pipe, to see how its doing, and noticed that it has play. If I push a little on the pipe, it will sway. It seems like it is not on solid. (Is this normal?) I feel like a strong wind could cause problems.

Since I am all out of the Refmix, I am thinking about pouring in some concrete, or regular motar on top of the anchor plate, and around the base of the pipe to help solidify it. (Is that the best way to fix the problem?) (Is the sway normal?) (Ignore it?)

I know, lots of rookie questions.

[RTflorida]

I know others have done differently for thermal expansion issues, but I attached my anchor plate with tapcons. I set the plate on my arch, which I had ground flat, marked the holes and drilled the bricks with a mansory bit. I put a bit of Heatstop under the plate and screwed it down, then sealed all around the topside with the Heatstop.....so far (a year), so good. This may not be the best way (those thermal expansion issues), but I have had zero problems.

RT

[PizzaJNKY]

I hope this works. A photo of the current status of my oven should post if I did this right.

[PizzaJNKY]

Hey its there, but I can't make the photo larger. Does anyone know how to post the photo larger?

[Frances]

Hey nice, well done! You're nearly there....

[gjbingham]

JNKY - what did you take the picture with - a cell phone?

[james]

Originally Posted by RTflorida

I know others have done differently for thermal expansion issues, but I attached my anchor plate with tapcons. I set the plate on my arch, which I had ground flat, marked the holes and drilled the bricks with a mansory bit. I put a bit of Heatstop under the plate and screwed it down, then sealed all around the topside with the Heatstop.....so far (a year), so good. This may not be the best way (those thermal expansion issues), but I have had zero problems.

RT

I would second this approach. The mortar is only to keep all the heat and smoke in -- to make the seam airtight. The tapcon screws hold the anchor plate in place.

James

[gjbingham]

Uh oh!