Bricks?

[the gypsy]

A contractor just took down a non functioning chimney and left me with all these beige bricks. How can I tell if these are refractory bricks?

If they are refractory bricks can I use them to replace some bricks which may have spalled or cracked on an outside wall.

 

[lilredex]

Refractory bricks are usually only installed in the firebox, with clay tile flue sections lining the chimney. Those are likely just clay bricks.

 

[the gypsy]

Bump

 

[BlackTalon]

Please post pics of the salvaged bricks and the outside wall so we can see what you have.

 

[the gypsy]

I will do that asap.
Does anybody know what these bricks are worth, you understand they have all been tested and passed. They should be worth more LOL.

 

[nehog]

who tests used bricks?

 

[Hawk]

Around here they are anywhere from free to a buck apiece.

 

[-Brent-]

The old ones can bring some $.

I saved a few of the old ones when we bricked in a window because they don't make that size/color anymore. Not likely to be needed but a few bricks in the attic can't hurt.

 

[the gypsy]

who tests used bricks?

I am sorry. I was trying to be funny. When I worked in an audio video store and had to sell the floor model (demonstrator), if a client was hesitant we would point out that if it could withstand the hours of use and abuse in store it was sure to last an eternity.