The Osburn Firebrick, part number 29011, is a high-density replacement refractory firebrick measuring 4 inches by 9 inches by 1-1/4 inches for use in compatible Osburn wood stoves and inserts. The firebrick is an OEM SBI component used as a bottom and side refractory lining brick across multiple SBI wood stove and insert models, protecting the firebox body from direct combustion temperatures and contributing to more even heat distribution during the combustion cycle.
The refractory panels and bricks are designed to protect the firebox from warping while keeping heat concentrated within the fire for a cleaner and more efficient burn.
The 29011 firebrick differs from the 29020 brick in its width dimension — the 29011 measures 4 inches wide compared to the 4-1/2-inch width of the 29020 — making the two bricks dimensionally distinct and not interchangeable within firebox lining configurations that specify one over the other.
Firebricks in wood stove fireboxes are subject to sustained high combustion temperatures, repeated thermal cycling, and mechanical contact during wood loading and ash removal, all of which cause gradual cracking, chipping, and surface deterioration over time.
Replacement of damaged or deteriorated bricks restores the firebox lining to its intended configuration and prevents direct heat exposure to the underlying firebox steel body. Compatibility with a specific stove model should always be confirmed against the owner's manual parts list before installation.
What's Included: One Osburn high-density refractory firebrick, part number 29011, measuring 4 inches by 9 inches by 1-1/4 inches for use as a bottom or side firebox lining brick in compatible Osburn wood stove and insert models.
Installation Limits: Firebrick installation and replacement must be performed only when the stove is fully cooled. The stove must not be operated with missing or severely damaged firebrick lining. Water must never be introduced to hot firebricks as thermal shock will cause cracking. Compatibility with a specific model must be confirmed against the owner's manual part number listing before installation.
Compatibility: Compatible with Osburn and other SBI-manufactured wood stove and insert models that specify the 29011 part number in their firebox brick lining. Compatibility should be confirmed against the owner's manual for the specific appliance model being serviced.