Firebricks in South Africa

What is the cost of fire bricks?

Firebricks cost about R52.84 to R123.30 per brick.

How much is a pallet of fire bricks?

The cost of 1,000 bricks is R6, 165.15 to R15, 853.24. A cube or pallet of bricks costs $140 to $470 for a pack of 500 bricks. Most bricks cost $2 to $6 per square foot.

BRICK PRICES BY PROJECT
Project	Bricks needed	Cost of bricks
10’x4’ wall	230 – 280	$80 – $250
50’x4’ wall	1,150 – 1,400	$400 – $1,250
10’x8’ wall	460 – 560	$160 – $500
50’x8’ wall	2,300 – 2,800	$800 – $2,500
Pond (50 SF; 4’ depth)	620 – 770	$220 – $700
Fire pit (3’ – 4’ diameter)	75 – 145	$25 – $130
Pizza oven	100 – 250	$35 – $225
Raised flower beds (10’ – 20’ perimeter; 6” tall)	60 – 90	$20 – $80
Brick mailbox	150 – 200	$50 – $180
Thin brick house siding	4,000 – 12,000	$3,200 – $20,000

What can I use instead of firebrick?

A great substitute for firebricks can be old red clay solid bricks. In ovens these alternative red clay bricks usually heat up, retain heat, cook, bake, roast, re-fire, absorb conduct store and hold the heat from wood fire and perform the same way as proper refractory firebricks do.

Why is firebrick so expensive?

Considering firebrick brick have very high alumina content, get very hot (1500F and up) and are designed for continual high-heat applications, such as furnaces. They are expensive, and will get too hot for some of your oven uses, such as baking bread and roasting.

What is the cost of 1000 bricks in South Africa?

The Cost of 1000 bricks is Rs. 350.

What sizes do fire bricks come in?

Firebricks come in these sizes:

• Full firebrick – 4”(W) X 9”(L) X 2½”(D)
• Split firebrick – 4”(W) X 9”(L) X 1¼”(D)
• Soaps – 2¼”(W) X 9”(L) X 1¼”(D).

Can I use pavers as fire bricks?

Yes, you can. Landscaping brick that’s been kiln-fired is safe to use. Also, brick paver stones should be safe to use. Check on a manufacturer’s website to be sure if the paver material you want to use is fire-rated. A temporary brick fire pit is a snap to set up.

How many bricks are in a pallet?

If what is used is a standard sized common brick (about 4 lbs. a brick), there are generally 534 bricks on one pallet. However, if the brick that is being used weighs more, less bricks will be stacked in each pallet.