Picking and Installing Your Next Refractory Board

If you've been peering into the back of your wood stove lately and noticed the lining looks a bit like a crumbling dry biscuit, it's probably time to think about a new refractory board. These things aren't exactly the most glamorous part of home maintenance, but they're the unsung heroes that keep your stove from melting itself—and your house—into a puddle. ...

May 10, 2026 · 6 min · Armantrout Dominic.