Woodburning stove query

[Blue_Manc]

Apologies if not correct forum, but most other woodburing questions are in this section.

I have a wood burning stove - installed before I bought the house 2 years ago.

For 3/4 of the height of the stove inside there is a lining about an inch and a half thick - looks like concrete. As this is on the rear wall of the stove and the two sides I took this to be the heat shield built into the stove.

This had crumbled somewhat and this morning when putting wood into the stove the rear element crumbled completely and broke away.

The rear of the stove is a good six inches off the wall - which is protected by a solid metal plate covering the former fireplace. I am not concerned therefore about this overheating - however what effect will this have?

I would imagine at least the stove will now be less efficient as heat will go through the rear and sides, rather than out the front into the room?

Can this lining be replaced?

Thanks in advance,

 

[russhay]

Yep, this can be repaired without any issues. Just check the make/model of your woodburner and contact a stockist!

 

[TicklyT]

The refractory brick lining is there to protect the metal case of the stove from the heat of the fire. Without it, the metal may be damaged by the direct heat. It may crack, warp or even burn a hole through it, and start leaking combustion products into the room.

 

[Blue_Manc]

Thanks folks - have contacted the manufacturer to get replacement bricks.

Much appreciated. Happy new year all.

 

[RigidRaider]

I see you are in Lancs - go straight to Milligans in Burnley, they have everything you need for your stove. Plumbe Street off Parliament Street, near the cheese-rolling ground.