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    Oct 21, 2008, 08:46 PM
    Fireplace repair
    I am renovating a house, the previous owners used the fireplace often. The mortar between some of the bricks has broken away. Is this a simple repair, and what type of mortar should be used.
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    Oct 22, 2008, 08:36 PM

    Is the firebox lined with refractory brick or common brick? Refractory brick is much flatter, smoother larger and alomost no mortar line at all.
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    Oct 22, 2008, 09:48 PM
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    I am renovating a house, the previous owners used the fireplace often. The mortar between some of the bricks has broken away. Is this a simple repair, and what type of mortar should be used.
    I believe the brick is common brick and not refactory brick.
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    Oct 23, 2008, 06:19 PM

    If the box is made of common brick your problems will continue but a refractory mortar will help. If there is room in the box you could line it with refractory brick with almost no mortar line.

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