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Mason-Lite Firebrick Liners
Custom Firebrick Lining
Custom
Firebrick lining is not supplied by Masonry Fireplace
Industries (MFI). There is, however, the option of
modular
pre-fabricated panels that can be obtained from MFI. See
Figures 33 & 34 for details.
If custom firebrick lining is desired, 1-1/8” inch thick liners will
be required. The pattern for the firebrick lining is exclusively
your choice. Before you install the lining, remember to consider
any holes your contractor may need to drill for gas, electrical
or combustion air kit access holes.
Please use a certified mason to lay-in the brick. He will follow
the proper instructions from the fireplace liner manufacturer
and also understand the type of adhesive or cement he is to
use.
Make sure the fireplace is installed with the finished firebrick
floor of the fireplace so that it is
at least 13” (thirteen inches)
above the combustible floor system.
Figure 31
13 INCHES
MINIMUM TO
COMBUSTIBLE
FLOOR
FINISHED
FIREBRICK
HEARTH
LINER
Finished Height to Combustible Floor
Disclaimer: Masonry Fireplace Industries wishes to express
that as the manufacturer of Mason-Lite Fireplaces, they cannot
take any liability or responsibility for they way the firebrick or
the firebrick mortar performs. It is not unusual in the course of
the life of the firebrick, or the firebrick mortar, for heat stress
cracks to appear. MFI cannot be responsible for this and other
wear and tear to the firebrick and mortar.
Modular Firebrick Lining
If using our Mason-Lite Firebrick Liners, simply use an extra
bucket of the mortar we supply. Install Hearth Liner first, then
continue with sides. Consider if brackets for grates will be
required also if pre-drilling is required for gaslines, electrical
or if the outside combustion air kit is to be installed. If the
optional Arch is used, the top corners of the firebrick side
liners will need to be notched (see
Figure 32
).
The following Firebrick Liners are available from MFI:
MFPST43SHBL- Herringbone
MFPST43FRBL- Running Bond
Figure 32
Sectioned Side View
If Optional Arches
are used, corner
notching will be
required on all
four places.
Running Bond Brick Pattern
Figure 34
Figure 33
Herringbone Brick Pattern
