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    Hi All,

    Im after some advice regarding some second hand bricks im thinking of using as my under-floor insulation.

    These are the Calcium Silicate bricks manufactured at Kurnell Sydney over many years, but now no longer manufactured.
    THEY WERE MARKETED UNDER THE TRADING NAME - "CALSIL"
    They are a standard off white colour.
    They are autoclaved sand and cement bricks which are lighter weight yet structurally sound.

    These are the only specs I have on them.

    I've attached a photo of them also.

    Does anyone know if they would be ok to be used for the purpose I have in mind?

    Regards,
    Bruno
    Regards,

    Bruno

    http://www.fornobravo.com/forum/f35/...hen-18538.html

  • #2
    Re: Calcium Silicate Bricks for insulation

    They will be fine for insulation purposes.

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    • #3
      Re: Calcium Silicate Bricks for insulation

      I though Calsil bricks were house bricks and autoclaved sand and lime?
      I laid some similar back in the 70's.

      http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brick#C...ilicate_bricks

      http://www.schaffer.com.au/about-us/history

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      Last edited by brickie in oz; 04-27-2011, 12:17 AM.
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      • #4
        Re: Calcium Silicate Bricks for insulation

        My insulating firebricks actually float in water (they are full of air to insulate)....Do those bricks float?
        Lee B.
        DFW area, Texas, USA

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        • #5
          Re: Calcium Silicate Bricks for insulation

          Originally posted by Lburou View Post
          My insulating firebricks actually float in water (they are full of air to insulate)....Do those bricks float?
          I havent got my hands on them yet. I'm hoping to pick them up next week so I'll let you know then. I suppose if they are no good as insulators I can always use them as normal bricks somewhere in my stand or bbq bench I'm planning on building.

          Regards,
          Bruno.
          Regards,

          Bruno

          http://www.fornobravo.com/forum/f35/...hen-18538.html

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          • #6
            Re: Calcium Silicate Bricks for insulation

            Ok, I picked up the bricks this morning and found that they weigh just as much as a normal brick .

            Does this mean they arent true insulation bricks?

            Regards,
            Bruno.
            Regards,

            Bruno

            http://www.fornobravo.com/forum/f35/...hen-18538.html

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            • #7
              Re: Calcium Silicate Bricks for insulation

              Sounds like a house brick to me.
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              • #8
                Re: Calcium Silicate Bricks for insulation

                I'm afraid you may be right Brickie......

                Oh well, i guess they're foing into the bbq bench.

                Regards,

                Bruno
                Regards,

                Bruno

                http://www.fornobravo.com/forum/f35/...hen-18538.html

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                • #9
                  Re: Calcium Silicate Bricks for insulation

                  They were all the rage back in the 70's, once laid they absorb the pollutants from the air and go yellow.
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