Voids in the High-Temperature mortar joints after removing Mattone Barile / Barile Grande Foam Form

If there are voids on the OUTSIDE - then yes, fill those in w/ high-temp mortar.

If there are voids on the INSIDE - and they are deeper than 1/2", then go ahead and fill those in w/ high-temp mortar.

If they are LESS than 1/2" in depth, and the oven has NOT BEEN FIRED YET, go ahead and fill it in - but keep an eye on that area.

If if comes out, scrub or scrape that area clean and apply Rutland’s high-temp mortar for chipped mortar -

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