Using the Right Heat Stop Product: A Primer
Using the right Heat Stop refractory product
is critical to the success of your project. How do you know which one to use?
While there are a wide range of products available – premixes, castables |
Refractory Mortar Uses
Refractory mortar differs from regular mortar in that it is designed to resist high temperatures. It is the desired product to use when installing or repairing firebrick in a fireplace, firepit, bake |
Refractory Castables
Castable refractories are different than mortar products in that they are designed to be cast into special shapes. For example Insul Stick , a product made by the manufacturer of Heat Stop, is a cast |
Industrial Refractories
To satisfy our customers looking for refractory products suitable for an industrial environment, we have partnered with HarbisonWalker International (HWI) to provide a series of mortars, castables, an |
How Much Product Do You Need?
We are often asked about the quantities of Heat Stop product that are needed for various applications. Factors that affect the quantity needed include the thickness of the application, the condition o |
Pizza Ovens
Constructing a backyard pizza oven? Outdoor kitchens are very popular today, and we are often asked about which products to use. While you can certainly purchase a fully constructed (or partially asse |
Pizza Dome Insulation
People often ask us about insulation for their pizza oven. If you are casting your own dome using a high temperature refractory product, or using firebrick, you should use insulation on the outside su |
Insulation Options
Customers building a pizza oven or furnace have a few different options for insulation. Our Insul Cast refractory castable is recommended as a back-up to firebrick, or other types of solid masonry, an |
