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Fire Brick
Sandkuhl Fire Brick
Sandkuhl Fireplace Fire Brick is an economy priced Fire Brick suited especially for residential
fireplace construction and any fire brick application that has a 1/16” or greater mortar joint. This
brick conforms to ASTM C-27 and C-1261. For relining stoves and other appliances that require
high dimensional precision use Alsey Medium Duty Fire Brick instead of Sandkuhl Fire Brick.
Medium Duty Grade Fire Brick
Medium Duty Fire Brick is recommended for all fireplace, stove and all other residential wood
burning applications. This high quality brick is dry pressed and made from Missouri fire clay. It is
highly regarded for dimensional uniformity, sharp edges and corners, a uniform light buff color, and
refractory qualities. Recommended maximum service temperature for medium duty fire brick is
2700°F (1480°C).
Medium duty brick conforms to conforms to ASTM Specifications C-27 - Class 4.1.4 and 4.1.5 for
Medium Duty and Low Duty respectively and C-1261-98 (which includes C-24 and C-67), as well
as, C-16, C-20, C-24, C-38, C-113, C-133.
Straights (9”x4½”x2½”) and Splits (9”x4½”x1¼”) are stocked. Other sizes may be special ordered.
-Product Sheet-
Low Duty Grade Fire Brick
Low duty fire brick is suitable for residential fireplace and wood burning applications. This brick has
a recommended maximum service temperature of 2000°F (1095°C).
Low Duty fire brick meets ASTM C27 (Low Duty) and C1261 specifications.
Straights (9”x4½”x2½”), splits (9”x4½”x1¼”) and large splits (9”x4½”x2”) are stocked. Other sizes
may be special ordered. -Product Sheet-
Red Fire Brick
Red Fire Brick stocked and available for fireplace applications. This brick has a maximum service
temperature of 1750°F (950°C). Red Fire Brick meets ASTM C1261. Please note, red brick
should not be used in high heat applications. -Product Sheet-
High Duty Grade Fire Brick
High duty fire brick is available on a special order basis and is available in many sizes and shapes.
High duty brick has a service temperature of 2850°F (1540°C). Please contact us for availability,
pricing and further technical information. -Product Sheet-
Super Duty Grade Fire Brick
Super duty fire brick is available on a special order basis and is available in many sizes and
shapes. Super duty brick has a service temperature of 2910°F (1600°C). Please contact us for
availability, pricing and further technical information. -Product Sheet-
Manufacturer of Ceramic,
Structural Clay and
Refractory Products for
Construction, Agriculture,
Commercial and Industrial
Applications Since 1912.
Fire Brick Packaging
Sandkuhl Fire Brick
Pc/Pal
Wt/Pc (lbs)
Wt/Pal (lbs)
Straights - 9”x4½”x2½”
465
7.7
3550
Splits - 9”x4½”x 1¼”
888
3.85
3500
Alsey Fire Brick
Pc/Pal
Wt/Pc (lbs)
Wt/Pal (lbs)
Straights - 9”x4½”x2½”
465
7.65
550
Splits - 9”x4½”x 1¼”
888
3.9
3500
½ Pallet Straights
304
7.65
2376
- 9”x4½”x2½”
½ Pallet Straights
444
3.9
1782
- 9”x4½”x 1¼”
Whitaker Greer Fire Brick
Pc/Pal
Wt/Pc (lbs)
Wt/Pal (lbs)
Straights - 9”x4½”x2½”
500
7.3
3710
Splits - 9”x4½”x 1¼”
850
4.0
3460
Splits - 9”x4½”x 2”
576
6.0
3516
Fire Brick Stains and Colors
Fire brick stains are specially compounded to be permanent on high temperature refractory firebrick
& mortar. Stain may be applied to new or previously used masonry fireplaces.
Fire brick stain is available in quart or gallon quantities. All stains are special order.
Available Colors:
Jet Black (dark black)
Espresso (dark brown)
Cappuccino (medium brown)
Mossy Green (green)
Bordeaux (red brown)
Merlot Red (face brick red)
Rust (orange brown)
Creamer (buff)
Jet Black Fire Brick Stain on
Elaborate Herringbone Setting Pattern
Mason Contractor: Kirkwood Masonry-Kirkwood, MO
Painting Contractor: Koch Brothers Decorating-St. Louis MO
Red Fire Brick