This here’s about how to put them firebricks in a wood stove. My old stove, she’s been good to me, but them bricks inside, they was all cracked and busted up. Time for new ones, I reckon. It ain’t too hard, just gotta know what you’re doin’. So, I’m gonna tell ya, step by step, how I did it, and how you can do it too, if you got a wood stove that needs some fixin’. You want that wood stove workin’ right, keep you warm, don’t ya?
First, gotta get them old bricks outta there. Now, my stove, she’s old, so I just took ’em out careful like. If them bricks is stuck, might need a little tap with somethin’, but don’t go bangin’ too hard. They is firebricks and they can break. You can use a hammer, or a piece of wood, just give ’em a little nudge. Then, once they’re loose, just lift ’em on out. If they are cracked but they can still come out in one piece, that is better than nothing. Ain’t no need to make more work for yourself.
The old firebricks were all crumbly. Once they was all out, I gave that stove a good cleanin’. Took a wire brush and scrubbed all that soot and ash outta there. A clean stove is a happy stove, they say. And a clean stove is gonna burn better, keep you warmer. That is important. Installing firebrick is not just about fixing, it’s about making things good, like new.
Now, I got me some new firebricks. They was down at the hardware store. Make sure you get the right size, now. Measure them old ones before you go, or measure the inside of your stove. You can also check the manual for your wood stove, if you still have it. I just took one of the old bricks with me to make sure I got the right ones. These new ones, they’re nice and smooth. Not all cracked up like the old ones. They say firebricks can last a long time, if you treat ’em right. Also they say firebrick stove lining can keep the fire burning better.
Puttin’ the new bricks in is easy. Just set ’em in there where the old ones was. Make sure they fit nice and snug. You don’t want no gaps, ’cause that’ll let the heat out, and then what’s the point? We are tryin’ to keep the heat in. You might need to cut some of them bricks to make ’em fit just right. I didn’t have to, but if you do, they say you can use a brick saw. It is a tool. I ain’t never used one, but that’s what they say to use. I saw someone use some kinda special blade on a saw. Maybe that is what you can use.
Once them bricks is all in, you’re good to go. Start a little fire, nice and slow, to let them bricks settle in. Don’t go blastin’ it with a big fire right away. Just a little one, to warm ’em up. Then, after a bit, you can build it up bigger. Now, my stove, she’s burnin’ good as new. Keeps me nice and toasty, even on them cold nights. And them new firebricks, they’re holdin’ the heat real good. I think they are gonna last a good long time.
Here’s a little list of things to remember, if you’re gonna do this yourself:
- Get the right size firebricks. Very important.
- Clean that stove good before you put the new bricks in.
- Make sure them bricks fit snug.
- Start with a small fire to break ’em in.
- Use seasoned hardwood for burning, this is good for the stove.
- Keep the air vents open as needed, you don’t want a smoky fire.
- A clean stove is a happy stove, and it will work better.
Some folks, they use ceramic tiles, I hear. Say they’re cheaper. I don’t know nothin’ about that. I just used regular firebricks. They seem to work just fine. I also heard that some use those best brick lined wood burning stoves. I don’t know what is best, mine is just old and works fine. It ain’t fancy, but it does the job. And now, with them new bricks, it’s even better. A wood stove is good for heating a room, and it is cheaper than paying for electric or gas all the time. Installing a wood stove is something that takes a bit of time, but it is worth it in the end.
I hope this helps you out. It ain’t hard to install firebrick in a wood stove, just gotta take your time and do it right. And then you can enjoy a nice, warm fire all winter long. And don’t forget, a warm house is a happy house. It is nice to be warm in the winter. A wood stove can help with that. I hope you have a warm winter. This is all I know about putting firebricks in the stove. I am sure there is other stuff to know, but this is what I know, and it has worked for me for a long time. Good luck with your stove!
