The Clay Fireplace Backs & Throat Lintels are traditional high-temperature fireplace components available in matching 16″ and 18″ sizes. Designed for use within traditional fireplace openings, the clay backs provide a heat-resistant rear section to the fireplace chamber, while the corresponding throat lintels complete the upper section of the opening.
The Clay Back is manufactured as a one-piece component and is suitable for tiled fireplaces as well as replacing an existing clay back that has become worn, cracked or damaged.
Available in both 16″ and 18″ sizes, the clay backs are suitable for use with compatible solid fuel and gas fires. Their heat-resistant construction makes them appropriate for the high temperatures encountered within a traditional fireplace chamber.
Matching Clay Throat Lintels are also available for both sizes. These are supplied separately and are designed to coordinate with the corresponding clay back when rebuilding or refurbishing a traditional fireplace opening.
Both clay backs have an overall height of 570mm, with different internal and external dimensions according to the selected 16″ or 18″ version.
Key Features
- Traditional clay fireplace components
- Clay backs available in 16″ and 18″ sizes
- Matching throat lintels available
- One-piece clay back construction
- High heat resistant
- Suitable for compatible solid fuel fires
- Suitable for compatible gas fires
- Ideal for tiled fireplaces
- Suitable for replacing worn fireplace backs
- 570mm clay back height
- Separate 16″ and 18″ components
- Individual product codes for easy identification
Expert Insight
When refurbishing a traditional fireplace, both the condition of the existing back and the throat area should be checked. A matching throat lintel is available for each clay back size, allowing damaged or missing components to be replaced while maintaining the correct traditional fireplace arrangement.
Suitability
The Clay Fireplace Backs & Throat Lintels are suitable for traditional tiled fireplaces, fireplace restoration projects and replacement installations requiring compatible 16″ or 18″ heat-resistant clay components.
Installation / Technical Notes
16″ Clay Back
Overall height: 570mm
- A: 480mm
- B: 340mm
- C: 220mm
- D: 180mm
- E: 380mm
- F: 250mm
16″ Throat Lintel
Size: 16″
Supplied separately from the clay back
18″ Clay Back
Overall height: 570mm
- A: 560mm
- B: 430mm
- C: 220mm
- D: 180mm
- E: 430mm
- F: 300mm
18″ Throat Lintel
Size: 18″
Supplied separately from the clay back
Clay Throat Lintel
One piece construction. This is the most common throat lintel available. It is made by a high temperature firing of selected fireclays.
Available in two sizes.
- 16″: A = 440, B = 125, C = 75 (all sizes in mm).
- 18″: A = 500, B = 125, C = 75 (all sizes in mm).
All dimensions should be checked against the existing fireplace and required opening before ordering.
These components form part of a working fireplace installation. Compatibility with the fire, fireplace insert and surrounding construction should therefore be confirmed by a suitably competent installer, particularly where solid fuel is being used.










