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A
concrete slab was cast on the floor to create a level surface,
on top of which were placed insulation bricks. These were
then covered with a layer of sand, then kiln shelves to
ensure adequate insulation in the floor.
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The
fireboxes were built on top of the base using five hundred
dense firebricks with a sand and china clay mortar
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The
chamber was entirely dry laid using five hundred High Temperature
Insulation bricks.
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A
former made of timber was placed on top of the chamber walls
to support the sprung arch.
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Bricks
were laid on the former using sand and china clay mortar.
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A
structure of steel tie-bars was constructed around the kiln
to hold everything in position by local metal sculptor Steve
Jones, the former was then removed from the arch.
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Ceramic
fibre insulation blanket was fixed to the chamber with chicken
wire
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The
chamber was covered with a mixture of clay and vermiculite
for additional insulation
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John
the Drums dry laid the chimney with common house bricks.
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Job
done!
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