Comments on: Clay Floor & Roof Tiles, Stoves, Bricks, etc.

By: Marketman

Marketman — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 09:12:44 +0000

RT, you are in “China” because the server you are using is physically located in HK or China, even if you are in the Philippines. Yes, the best firebricks are used ones that come from sugar factories that have been disassembled. I have found them in Negros and in parts of southern Luzon, but at PHP60 each they are incredibly pricey. You would probably need a good thousand bricks for a large oven so its serious money…

By: RT

RT — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 08:42:54 +0000

Caveat on the fire brick source cited. I came back to get more bricks and apparently it’s not specifically made for ovens ie it’s also used for house walls. So it’s probably the usual clay brick. They are dense though and have been used successfully by an acquaintance for a pizza oven. Pan de manila supposedly uses the same type of bricks, according to the vendor. Real fire bricks are made from clay with a higher percentage of silica and alumina.

By: RT

RT — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 07:36:16 +0000

simple earthen oven: http://hubpages.com/hub/Make_a_backyard_mud_oven_Cheap__fun__and_makes_a_professional_qualtity_pizza

By: RT

RT — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 07:26:09 +0000

Welcome! There are also simpler methods for making earthen ovens. I’ll be experimenting with clay (I’m in Baguio), sand and rice hulls (great insulative properties) for a temporary setup before making a permanent oven. Also there are tandoori type ovens that can be made with large clay pots. BTW why am I in China?

By: Marketman

Marketman — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 05:59:59 +0000

RT, thank you so much for that. Will definitely keep that in mind and attempt an oven sometime this year… Thanks! :)