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Expert: - 3/29/2010


Question

outdoor gas fireplace
I have two questions. I'm attaching an image of an outdoor fireplace. I was wondering if it was vented could it be an indoor fireplace? Also I have gas heat that vents out a pipe in the roof, is there a danger if I put in a wood burning fireplace? I don't know what's coming out of the gas vent and I'm concerned about a spark. Thank you so much
Pam

Answer
Hello Pam, I would say check with the manufacturer of the out door fireplace to see if it can be installed inside. 2 if a vent is being used by gas it can not be used for wood also.I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep www.csia.org, (there you can look up by zip code to find one near you) take a first hand look at what you have they should be able to help.
Hope this helps
James

James Ball

Expertise

I am a chimney sweep with over 22 years of experience, CSIA certified and member of the NCSG, I can answer questions about smoky fire places, wood stoves, and heating units (boiler and furnace chimneys) do you need a relining? A cap? And much more

Experience

over 22 years

Organizations
Chimney Safety Institute of America, National Chimney Sweep Guild

Education/Credentials
CSIA (Chimney Safety Institute of America) certified

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