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   xMikeSmith | Apr 09, 2003 10:10pm | #1

   most use regular mortar.. but just as a regular brick can't take the heat in the firebox, neither can regular mortar..

    you should use a refractory mortar.. or a fireclay mortar.. which is harder to  work with as it doesn't set as fast as regular mortar

   Mike Smith   Rhode Island : Design / Build / Repair / Restore

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   xMikeSmith | Apr 09, 2003 10:15pm | #2

   here's a link to a discussion about firebox mortars

   http://www.biltright.com/rmortar.phpMike Smith   Rhode Island : Design / Build / Repair / Restore

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   Chief8990 | Apr 10, 2003 03:44pm | #3

   Thanks Mike.....I would assume that type of mortar could be purchased at a Mason supply house??? Doesn't sound like the kind of thing found at Lowes