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Antique Fireplace

Posted on December 19, 2010 by admin

From the ancient periods, fireplaces were used as not only a source of heat but also as a gathering place. Debates and discussions would take place all while sipping coffee or eating some sort of danish by the fireplace would … Continue reading →

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can you run a pellet stove pipe up an existing chimney?

Posted on November 9, 2010 by admin

I am taking out a woodstove and want to put a Pellet Stove in its place. Can I run the 3" pipe up inside the existing chimney? Yes, you can run the pellet pipe up the inside of the existing … Continue reading →

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What is the best fireplace heating solution for my home?

Posted on November 9, 2010 by admin

I have a relatively small house. The main heating source is Hydronic baseboards with an oil burning furnace. I would like to get a lp Fireplace. Can I get a ventless 20k btu unit installed into a recessed wall. Any … Continue reading →

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can i leave a pellet stove unattended overnight?

Posted on November 7, 2010 by admin

I recently bought a home with a Pellet Stove but never used one before. I’m still waiting for my furniture to be delivered so I can’t stay overnight to watch it but don’t want the house to burn down. Can … Continue reading →

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What is the material to make the ramped surface on top of a chimney?

Posted on November 6, 2010 by admin

Our chimney is made with red bricks on the outside, concrete blocks on the inside, and two terracotta flues. There is mortar making a ramped or domed surface to shed the water. The mortar is all cracked now. I understand … Continue reading →

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How do you turn an indoor fireplace into an outdoor fireplace?

Posted on November 4, 2010 by admin

My husband and I bought a 50+ year old house a little over three years ago. We have a 200 square foot addition on the back that was built improperly by a previous owner. It has a beautiful brick fireplace … Continue reading →

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Does one’s chimney need to be cleaned if one has a gas insert?

Posted on October 24, 2010 by admin

I’ve researched on the internet and it says that gas inserts are clean burning. However, we’ve been told that our chimney needs cleaned and that we need all sorts of things replaced. I’m guessing that "The Chimney Man" is just … Continue reading →

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How often should i have my chimney swept?

Posted on October 23, 2010 by admin

I have a multifuel stove and current burning well seasoned hard wood, smokless fuel and non smokeless house coal. we are having maybe about 5 fires a week and from late afternoon into the night. how often should i get … Continue reading →

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Is there a product I can buy to prevent back pressure coming in from the wind in my pellet stove installation?

Posted on October 23, 2010 by admin

My Pellet Stove gets negtive pressure triggering the shutting off of the blowers and sending smoke into the house. What can be done? Get a forced air fan…….its a fan that will turn on when called for. Who the heck … Continue reading →

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How many metres is a chimney on an average two storey house?

Posted on October 21, 2010 by admin

I am looking to line my chimney and need to know how many metres of lining I need to buy. I need to buy a Chimney liner to use with my wood burner, the width I have been told is … Continue reading →

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