Regular brick for outside arch

[Chris inPA]

Well, looks like I didn't buy enough fore brick when I bought mine. I bought it used and now the person is out. So, can I use standard red clay bricks for the outer arch?

[SableSprings]

Yes Chris, you can use standard red bricks. I used them on my outer arch in 2009 and they are still in fine shape.

[Chris inPA]

SableSprings Thank you.

[plastered]

Just for some visuals, here is what I did. Outermost arch doesn't get hot at all. Mine has been standing for a couple weeks now...