Before You Begin - The Fire Brick D130 Instruction Booklet

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Before You Begin

Before You Begin
COLD CLIMATES - WARNING
If you're building a Wood Fired Oven in a region that experiences 'freeze-thaw' conditions, where the frost is so
severe that it penetrates deep into the ground, this is something that you need to be aware of when deciding
on where and how to build your Wood Fired Oven.
The refractory bricks and insulation that make up our Wood Fired Oven Kits are very porous, so they will soak
up rain or melted snow that falls on them. This is not a problem in itself - if you fire the oven up after the oven
has absorbed some water, the heat will drive the water out and the oven will return to its original state. However,
if your oven has gotten wet and experiences a deep frost, the water held in the fire bricks and insulation may
freeze and expand, causing serious damage to the oven.
The sure way to prevent this is to build the oven into an enclosure that keeps it completely dry, so that when
the cold weather comes, it will have no adverse effect on the oven at all. If this is not possible, an alternative is
to fire the oven thoroughly before the end of Autumn, then remove the flue and protect the oven with a suitable
weatherproof cover for the winter. The key is to keep the oven completely dry in deep cold conditions.
USING OUR INSTRUCTIONS
Building a Wood Fired Oven is a hugely enjoyable process, providing you take your time and pace yourself.
The best way to prepare for the build is to first watch through the entire Instructional Video Series, from start
to finish. Then, read through these instructions in full so that you have a clear understanding of the process.
When you actually start building, take 15 minutes and watch the video that covers the part of the build that
you're up to. These instructions are to help remind you of what you learned and give you more details where
they are needed. Remember, there is information in these instructions that is not in the videos, and vice versa.
That being said, if you've watched the videos, read the instructions and still feel even a little bit confused about
something, please call us right away� Part of what you're paying for when you purchase one of our kits is
quality customer service - we are here to make sure you succeed in your Wood Fired Oven Building adventure!