The present invention provides a refractory article which is fire resistant, heat resistant, and light weight, and which is suitable for use as a building material. The refractory article comprises (1) a core material and (2) a refractory layer which covers one or more surface of the core material, and comprises a polyisocyanurate resin. The core material (1) may be a glued laminated timber. Suitable polyisocyanurate resins may be obtained by reaction of a polyisocyanate in the presence of a polyol. A flame retardant may be present in the polyisocyanurate resin.