I have a 3 yr old home with a fireplace that while poking wood we stabbed a crack in the back "fake brick" piece in the back. Now the crack is getting bigger. How do I fix this, is it a fire hazard?

wizbang

What you have is probably a pre-fab fireplace. You will need to get the make and model number of the fireplace. Contact them and have them send you a new panel.

lpiano

I have a prefab type fireplace to and have the same issue with a couple cracks in the firebrick. I would think that there would be some type of concrete type filler to repair this without dismantling the back of the fireplace that seems like a big job to do that, anyone have any other ideas?

ballengerb1

Wiz has it right. Do not try to patch this panel with refractory cement, it will just keep cracking as the panel heats and cools. I have replaced panels before and it is remarkably easy. Majestic gave me a new panel at no chrage because I mentioned a hairline crack before it banged it larger with a poorly tossed log.

lpiano

Thanks for the answer to my question. This fireplace is around 20 years old made by Superior I hope I can get a replacement panel for it.

ballengerb1

Alive and going strong. Superior Fireplaces

debbyrd

So, stupid question here...how can I tell the manufacturer of the fireplace? i am having the same issue with a hole in the fake brick. Thanks.

ballengerb1

So you do not have the instruction book that came with the unit? Does this fireplace have heat recirculating grills top and bottom?

debbyrd

No, the house is 25 years old and I have only been there a bit over a year. Not sure where the circulating grills are.

ballengerb1

The grills, if its a heat recirculator, will be louvers the width of the fire box opening. The top grill or louver allows heat out into the room and the lower grill brings in cold air off the floor area.