firebrick fell out

[nnhkevin]

1 of the firebrick in the backwall of my wood burner fell out. ls it still safe to use? How do l put it back in and have it stay? l let the stove cool down after l saw it and placed it back in but will not stay. No idea how old the stove is, l do know our home is about 10 yrs old thanks

 

[bobdog2o02]

It should be replaced before you burn too much. Is it broken? Usually if they won't stay in they're broken.

 

[nnhkevin]

Yes it did break, where do l buy a replacement, and how do l make it stay in place

 

[bobdog2o02]

Tractor supply carriers them. It will probably need trimmed to fit.....

Sometimes you need to take several other bricks out to get the new one in.

 

[Mag Craft]

You can trim them with a hand grinder and a wheel that is made for masonry. I believe they are 4" and you can find those grinding wheels any place that sell the hand grinder itself.

 

[bobdog2o02]

I've also had luck with a large masonry chisel.