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Where Does a Brick Smokehouse Need Refractory Mortar?
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03/08/2026 09:00AM
A garden smokehouse operates at different temperatures across its firebox, smoke passage and food chamber. Start by marking those zones on the drawing before choosing mortar or calculating quantities. Each part needs materials suited to its actual duty.
Define the hot firebox section
Establish t...
Replacing Vermiculite Firebox Panels: What to Check
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02/08/2026 09:00AM
Start replacing the vermiculite panel by determining its role and how it is mounted in the fireplace. The side wall, back panel, and deflector may be the same colour, but they carry different loads and occupy different positions. The new element should match the Stove specification, not just fit ins...
Thermal protection of pipes - use of Vitcas sleeves in boiler plants
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01/08/2026 09:00AM
Proper insulation is an important part of optimizing the performance of any central heating system. Therefore, it is so important to analyze the installation of insulation sleeves on CO pipes and the effects of their operation, based on professional solutions from the Vitcas store.
A properly prot...