Abstract: A lining for a furnace, the lining having insulating material attached to an inside wall of the furnace. The insulating material in use has a hot face which faces inwardly of the furnace, and a cold face at or adjacent the furnace wall. A protective element at least partially covers the hot face. The protective element is secured to the hot face by a securing member which engages a member embedded in the insulating material.

Abstract: A lining (10) for a furnace the lining (10) having insulating material (12) attached to an inside wall (11) of the furnace, the insulating material (12) in use having a hot face (20) which faces inwardly of the furnace, and a cold face at or adjacent the furnace wall (11) characterized in that a protective element (26) is provided at least partially to cover the hot face (20), and/or the cold (C) face, the protective element (26) being secured relative to the face by a securing means (27, 27b), which co-operates with a member (25, 25a; 25b; 25c) which is embedded in the insulating material (12).