Are there disadvantages of masonry/brick and mortar fireplaces?
A few potential disadvantages of a brick and mortar (traditional masonry) fireplace include: Traditional brick and mortar fireplaces that rely on the engineering skills of a mason can be quite costly and lack the specific pre-engineering of the Fire Rock system and therefore cannot ensure a quality built, properly functioning fireplace as Fire Rock can. Fire Rock has been tested to U. L. Standards. The comparative ease of installation relative to brick and mortar, correct installation and proper functioning are virtually assured. At roughly half the cost of traditional masonry, Fire Rock is the clear choice.
