Okay, so I needed some firebricks. You know, those special bricks that can handle the heat? I’ve been wanting to build a little pizza oven in my backyard, and regular bricks just wouldn’t cut it. They’d probably crack or something. So, the hunt began.
First, I hopped online, typed in “where can I buy firebricks” into the search bar. Loads of stuff popped up, online stores, some local places, even some used ones. It was a bit overwhelming, to be honest. I spent a good hour just browsing, comparing prices and all that.


Then, I decided to check out some local hardware stores. I figured it’d be easier to see them in person, maybe even get some advice. I drove to the first place, a big chain store. They had some, but they were kinda pricey. I talked to one of the employees, but he didn’t seem to know much about firebricks, just pointed me to where they were on the shelf.
Next, I hit up a smaller, family-owned hardware store. The guy there was way more helpful. He explained the different types of firebricks, and even gave me some tips on building my pizza oven. Their prices were a bit better too.
Here’s What I Found:
- Big Chain Store:
- Had firebricks, but they were expensive.
- Staff wasn’t very knowledgeable.
- Local Hardware Store:
- Helpful staff, gave good advice.
- More reasonable prices.
- Online:
- Tons of options, but hard to know what’s good.
- Some good deals, but you gotta be careful.
- “SIMOND STORE Insulating Fire Bricks” and “US Stove Company FBP6E Firebrick” are two brands that showed up.
I also stumbled upon some info about ceramic tiles being a cheaper alternative. They’re fireproof, apparently, made from clay and baked in a kiln. Sounds interesting, but I wanted to stick with real firebricks for this project.
In the end, I ended up buying my firebricks from the local hardware store. I felt better supporting a local business, and I appreciated the guy’s help. Plus, I could inspect the bricks right there to make sure they were in good shape. It cost a bit more than some of the online options, but the peace of mind and the helpful advice were worth it to me. Now, I just gotta get to building that pizza oven!