firebox mod

[FatDaddy]

After leaving my log grate at the carwash or somewhere between there and homedepot yesterday i decided to start the mods on my firebox. its 2x2x2', bought 6 firebricks, and they had some heavy gauge expanded metal bout 20"x8" i placed 2 bricks down the each side and one in the back and one in the front and placed the grids on top. when i get paid again ill will buy another case or two of the bricks. 20$ for 6 bricks and raise it allittle higher. my question is since im putting bricks in the box should i place few along the sides standing up? as well as fill in the bottom? would this help with maintaining temps? or should i leave the bottom open to catch ash.

 

[Mark]

20$ for 6 bricks? Sheit!

I lined my sides & top of my Bandera with scrap stainless steel for $10. The ash pan is lifted off the bottom by an extra grate for some dead air space. Insulation = dead air space.

Fire bricks may hold some heat but they also transmit it when up to temperature.