Soapstone Firebrick

For harder varieties of soapstone such as PA Original Green Original and Julia we recommend a. Soapstone can withstand great changes in temperature without cracking.

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Firebrick weighs 2403 kgm while soapstone weighs 2980 kgm So for a given thickness say 2 the soapstone would weigh about 20 more than the firebrick and have about 20 more heat capacity expressed in terms of calories per gram.

Soapstone firebrick. Most will have a mesh backing. 10 per brick Soapstone can withstand up to 4500 degreesAlso can be used as boot warmers bed warmers carving etc. The difference between soapstone and firebrick is the density or weight.

The soft grey color range in the stone creates a beautiful firebox that works in. Soapstone also withstands the most extreme hot and cold temperatures. Soapstone is a very dense stone that like firebrick can withstand the high temperatures created in a wood burning fireplace.

Soapstone firebrick is an inexpensive way to transform your wood stove fireplace or cooking oven into a more efficient and comfortable heating unit. Soapstone in your outdoor kitchen will not stain or etch. 4-12 x 9 11 per piece not including sh Note.

Brick transfers heat slower than Soapstone seemingly at 16 the speed. The soapstone has roughly three times 3x the bulk density 295gcm3. Soapstone can withstand up to 4500 degrees.

Unlike traditional fireplaces which emit blistering short lived convection heat in close proximity soapstone stores and releases heat slowly. If a soapstone slab is going to crack when heated it will usually crack on a vein. Soapstone masonry heaters offer beauty efficiency and a timeless technology that cannot be found in standard wood-burning stoves.

Colors patterns finishes may vary. For a free quote you can also e-mail us or call 802-468-8800 for pricing. Can be used to carve but its a harder architectural grade than most carving blocks of soapstone.

Meaning soapstone has also heavier mass. Soapstone firebrick is an inexpensive way to transform your wood stove fireplace or cooking oven into a more efficient and comfortable heating unit. A Soapstone firebrick is so dense that it absorbs heat and then radiates slowly for hours improving your fireplaces efficiency.

Natural variations of light and dark colored stone are not a problem we call this texture and it is typical of the soapstone we use for our firebrick. Soapstone firebricks exceed standard specification for firebox brick and residential fireplaces. Raw look bright yellow or red color.

The soapstone has roughly three times 3x the bulk density 295gcm3. Our Soapstone tile can also be used outdoors for patios and pool surrounds as soapstone does not get slippery when wet. These firebrick types have 2gcm3.

The thermal properties of Soapstone and Firebrick differ in two ways. Consider using soapstone for your fireplace surround andor hearth. Soapstone is not only a beautiful stone for carving it also has properties that make it an excellent material for firebrick.

Soapstone can withstand up to 4500 degrees. Residential Firebrick Medium Duty Firebrick Large Firebrick Firebrick Stain Glazed Firebrick Panelized Herringbone Soapstone ASTM C1261 Residential fireplace brick - 2000 deg F. So try and pick slabs with the minimum of cross-cutting veins.

Yes our soapstone has been tested and meets ASTM C-1261 Standard Specification for Firebox Brick for Residential Fireplaces. Fire boxes or pizza ovensMaterial. The most common form of soapstone enhancement is mineral oil which is a great product to use on the softer varieties of soapstone such as Mariana Barocca and Santa Rita.

For a decorative or gas fired fireplace 1 inch bricks can be used. Soapstone is a dense non porous stone that is resistant to heat and. Notice that just like with Graphite soaprock does not contain the Aluminum Aluminum oxide Al 2 O 3 which clay based refractory products have a.

There is no better material for the absorption and retention of heat. These firebrick types have 2gcm3. Our beautiful soft gray Soapstone Firebrick will withstand the most extreme temperature and and has excellent thermal qualities to absorb heat and radiate slowly.

This higher transfer rate can be thought of like the R-Value rating of insulation. 2 inches is the minimum thickness recommended for an operating wood burning fireplace. As a result of our supply we can fill any size order.

Also above is a visual example of them being used for a fireplace insert. Soapstone has higher thermal conductivity 125 Wm K than the 33 alumina content grade firebrick which is at 915 Wm K in comparison with the two materials. Will Soapstone Firebrick meet code.

Soapstone Bricks are above in the picture in the 4 sizes. Soapstone is a dense non porous stone that is resistant to heat and. First the Thermal Capacity of brick not specifically firebrick is about 85 of Soapstone.

A Soapstone firebricks special mineral properties make it ideal for lining fireplaces. Fireboxes or pizza ovens Material. What are the advantages over regular yellow firebrick.

Soapstone is not only a beautiful stone for carving it also has properties that make it an excellent material for firebrick. Soapstone Firebrick are a stunning alternative to traditional refractory firebrick. 4-12 x 9 11 per brick.

4-12 x 9Price per sqft.

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