So, the other day, I decided I wanted to build a pizza oven in my backyard. Not just any oven, but a proper, rustic, brick one. But for that, I needed firebricks. I knew that building this oven wouldn’t be a walk in the park. First things first, I had to get my hands on some firebricks.
I started asking around, you know, friends, neighbors, the usual. Some pointed me to the local hardware store, saying they usually got a section with bricks and cement, and I might just find my firebricks there. Hardware stores are a good bet, they said. One of my buddies even mentioned Lowe’s. Said I should shop at Lowe’s for the bricks since they usually have what one needs to complete the home improvement project.
Taking their advice, I first called up a few stores. I hit up Lowe’s and asked if they had any in stock. The guy on the phone was helpful enough. He checked and confirmed they had some. Relieved, I hopped in my truck and drove down there.
When I got to Lowe’s, I headed straight for the building materials section. I looked around, asked a worker for help, and there they were, stacked neatly. They had different types, hard and soft, as I later learned. Hard bricks are dense and tough, good for structural stuff like chimneys, and soft bricks are more for insulation. I needed something that could handle high heat, so I went for the hard ones. They are made from refractory clay and boast thermal resistance. I picked out a bunch, enough for my oven project. The price was reasonable, considering the quality. After all, as the quality of the materials goes up, so do the costs.
But I didn’t stop there. I also checked out a few specialty stores. One of them was called “The Firebrick Store,”. They had a whole range of firebrick products, newly quarried ones, all sorts. I browsed around, comparing prices and types. It’s always good to have options, right?
I also did some digging online, just to see what else was out there. I found this site talking about finding an insulating firebrick near you and how those locations can help with your needs. You can also contact a location near you for products or services. Sounded promising, but I already had what I needed from Lowe’s.
In the end, I got my firebricks, and now I’m all set to build my pizza oven. It was a bit of a hunt, but hey, that’s part of the fun. You learn a thing or two along the way, and you get to meet some interesting folks. So, if you’re ever in need of firebricks, don’t sweat it. Just hit up your local hardware store, or maybe a specialty shop, and you’ll find what you’re looking for.
