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Old 07-15-2008, 09:53 AM
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well i just sed some brick in my yard and it never did anything so dont be worred just build it
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The lighter the brick the more insulating it will be, as far as temp rating, I wouldn't worry too much about it since they are easily replaced and they were free, just use what you have.

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Sabre, You may have just been lucky. The wrong kind of brick exposed to heat will explode due to moisture expansion. I don't think it would be prudent to say "Just do it!" in this case. I would want to KNOW what I am using. Just my 2 cents
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