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Post by dunnes2002 on Nov 4, 2013 12:52:42 GMT
unfortunately it's all metal but im very happy with my new door, havent managed to put it it the oven yet as its fresh off the work bench!! Took a cardboard template round to a friends yesterday afternoon and didnt mention anyhting on timings, 4 hours later a knock on the door.... i was amazed! Just need to add the temperature gauge and bread making/slow cooking can commence.  also had a pizza night on Sat in the lovely weather, so here is a picture of the chocolate and strawberry pudding and the fig and gorgonzola one in the background. Everyone raves about the chololate and strawberry one so it's now a firm favorite when anyone comes round.  |
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Post by dunnes2002 on Jul 15, 2014 11:48:18 GMT
well it's been a while but im getting back into the oven cooking, illness and kids have stood in the way lately.
Had a few firings recently but have noticed that the mortar around the chimney has started to receed leaving a bit of a gap for water to get in. What's the best way to fix this? I imagine cutting a bit away and using fire cement again would do the trick but surely this would only happen again. Is there a better option or is this just 'par of the course'.
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Post by cobblerdave on Jul 16, 2014 1:46:59 GMT
G'day
Sounds awfully like uneven expansion. The metal of the chimney expands faster than than the render layer cracking it . I would chase out the render around the chimney then use a high temp silastic. In Aust guys have used automotive sealer used for exhausts and rated up to 1200 C
Hope this helps
Regards dave
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Post by dunnes2002 on Jul 16, 2014 11:59:06 GMT
just ordered some heat proof sealant, thanks for your input. Hopefully this will be a better solution than re-grouting each time.
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