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| Using an insert as a standalone venting through furnace flue? | 11/21/2009 |
Q: I am trying to find any guidelines, regulations, codes etc. for using a Fisher Stove (FP insert) as ...
A: you can not use an insert "free standing" it must go into a fireplace, and you can not vent oil and ...
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| Chimney repair | 11/20/2009 |
Q: I have a wood fireplace that when used pushes smoke back into the house. I recently removed the ...
A: What is happening is you are getting Negative Pressure in your home (house stack effect) that is hot ...
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| double wall insolated sealant | 11/20/2009 |
Q: james I would like to seal my double wall pipe at the roof it will be going through a corrugated ...
A: the pipe you have should have a flashing and storm collar (find that) that work fine, the air space ...
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| chimney size | 11/19/2009 |
Q: i have a older timberline wood stove that has a 8 inch opening on the top for stove pipe i am ...
A: you can not reduce the pipe of a wood stove so either buy a new stove (with 6" collar) or install a ...
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| 1908 Chimney has no flue | 11/19/2009 |
Q: We bought a 1908 Craftsman five years ago. The inspector pointed out that they chimney has no flue ...
A: they make spray on liners, pour in place liners, that they use in historical restorations. Caps are ...
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| brick fireplace coverage | 11/17/2009 |
Q: Can multi purpose ready mixed joint compound be used to cover and smooth out the flat surface of ...
A: not sure what you are asking, you want to use joint compound in the firebox? or near the firebox? I ...
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| pipe connections | 11/17/2009 |
Q: Mr. Ball I have a schrader wood stove with two doors on it . They have trees on them. Where can i ...
A: if the opening of the box is 4" wide x 12" long then that size should fit into an 8" round, contact ...
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| smoke smell thick in room where new flue liner installed | 11/17/2009 |
Q: We had a house fire because of small cracks in fireplace chimney. Had new flue liner installed by ...
A: I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep (www.csia.org, there you can look up by zip code to ...
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| Heatilator fireplace refractory | 11/17/2009 |
Q: I used to burn wood in my fireplace. Now I want to switch to gas logs. The back and hearth ...
A: it sounds like you have a Pre Fab fireplace and if so you much be sure they allow gas logs to be ...
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| fireplace and insert | 11/16/2009 |
Q: I have Buck insert. I had a local certified sweep to come clean and inspect and when he tried to ...
A: the insert might have weakened the face if it was in to tight (might fit ok when cold but when it ...
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| Direct-vent Fireplace replacement | 11/16/2009 |
Q: My wife and I just purchased our first home and are preparing to move into it this week. In our ...
A: you must replace every thing in order to burn wood, the firebox, wall pass through and install a new ...
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| Fireplace open on 3 sides | 11/16/2009 |
Q: I just bought a house that has two fireplaces (one main level, one basement). The main level ...
A: you might be able to find a fireplace store locally that will be able to screen or install glass ...
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| chimney flue | 11/15/2009 |
Q: I live in an 1830 home and have a masonry lined concrete chimney block, inside chimney that was ...
A: no you can not vent both wood and oil into the same flue. you can install a out side chimney for ...
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| outdoor f/place draft | 11/15/2009 |
Q: our newly built stone fireplace, all built from stone, sits about 3 ft off the ground. The firebox ...
A: is the chimney tall enough? is it sized correctly? have you tried opening a window or door to ...
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| smokey fireplace | 11/15/2009 |
Q: I have two fireplaces in my house, one on the first floor and one in my basement. It appears that ...
A: what is happening is you are getting Negative Pressure in your home (house stack effect) that is hot ...
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| wood stove insert install | 11/15/2009 |
Q: I have a Fireside-Striker C160 insert rated for install into a zero clearance/factory built ...
A: hard to say if it will hold you have been using the 25+ year old fireplace and it maybe weakened, ...
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| water coming through chimney | 11/13/2009 |
Q: we recently bought a house, its around 10 yrs old. brick build. recently we notice water coming ...
A: do you have a cap? maybe a top mount damper it will seal the top of the chimney and has a cable that ...
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| Ice build up on chiminey cap | 11/13/2009 |
Q: I have a wood stove (pacific energy super 27)in the basement with approx. 33 ft of stainless ...
A: lets start with the stove, it is designed to run as a certain temp, if you are burning to low it ...
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| double sided cross section | 11/12/2009 |
Q: I am in the process of designing an outdoor living space. I have planned a double sided fire ...
A: you have to start with your local building department, they will tell you exactly what you need for ...
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| Thermocrete Liner-hairline cracks | 11/12/2009 |
Q: We are told we have a Thermocrete liner; it has some hairline cracks. (We were told the liner was ...
A: you can not put it in the furnace flue ever. as far as the chimney goes it should never have been ...
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| creosote running down pipe | 11/11/2009 |
Q: we noticed a black gooey substance (creosote?)running down the outside of the pipe from the ceiling ...
A: it sounds like the pipes are installed in the wrong direction, they should be going into the pipe ...
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| chimneburnery for a fireplace and wood | 11/10/2009 |
Q: How do you build a chimney for a log fire up to first floor on one side of a wall and then liner ...
A: check with your local building department I do not know what the law is in South Africa but here in ...
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| QUESTIONS ABOUT FIREPLACE BLOWERS | 11/5/2009 |
Q: I WAS WONDERING HAVE YOU HEARD OF TEM TEX PRODUCTS INC? I GUESS IF I CANT FIND THAT PARTICULAR PART ...
A: Welcome back Julianna, by code you can not install a "blower " from a different unit only OEM parts, ...
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| smoke problem | 11/4/2009 |
Q: I have a question. I have a fireplace for closed to 10 years. It had inside a blade damper instaled ...
A: it is called Negative pressure, you have changed the chimney with the different top mount damper do ...
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| damp fireplace | 11/2/2009 |
Q: House built in the mid 50s. Fireplace below ground level. Floor of fireplace damp/wet with damp ...
A: open the damper of the down stairs fireplace, wait for the dust to settle and then look up, look at ...
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| venting a firebox | 11/1/2009 |
Q: Jim. Previous owner of my home (built in late 1970's, removed a firewall brick from the back wall ...
A: not sure what they did to your fieplace, I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep (www.csia.org, ...
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| Firebox & Cap | 11/1/2009 |
Q: I just purchased this house in the Cincinnai area. The firebox has a few (6-10) spots where the ...
A: the chimney should be looked at (at least once by a certified sweep) I would have a local Certified ...
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| height of pit | 11/1/2009 |
Q: our fireplace was in a sunken living room about 6 inches we raised the floor the 6 inches and was ...
A: raising the floor/grate will help with smoking issue's, but most times it is not the fireplace that ...
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| chimney | 10/30/2009 |
Q: I have chimney brick walls from the basement to the roof, but is used with other pipe Idon't sure ...
A: I am not sure what you are asking me but I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep (www.csia.org, ...
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| chimney blocking | 10/30/2009 |
Q: What material should be used to permanently block off a masonry chimney in an old house in order to ...
A: I am not a big fan of "Vent Free" any thing, or "clemently blocking off a chimney" you can install a ...
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| fire place leaking | 10/29/2009 |
Q: I was cleaning the fireplace of ashes and noticed the ashes where wet and you could see rust signs ...
A: it may be that the crown is leaking and causing the water damage in that case you should have it ...
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| broken flue tile | 10/28/2009 |
Q: I have a broken flue tile at the back of the 90 degree at the entrance of the intake of the metal ...
A: not sure what you have but I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep (www.csia.org, there you ...
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| Damper repair (rusted out) | 10/26/2009 |
Q: I'm going to be replacing my Damper in my Brick Chimney for it has rusted out. I have the old style ...
A: not sure what you have but they do make a replacement "Top Mount Damper" that goes on top of the ...
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| Temtex Fireplace, Model # TBF 42 3 | 10/25/2009 |
Q: The back insert panel(Brick Looking)in my fireplace is starting to crack. Where can I find ...
A: did you try to contact Temtex? You could have a local Certified Chimney Sweep (www.csia.org, there ...
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| Chimney Leak | 10/24/2009 |
Q: James, The house we live in is three years old and the Chimney started leaking. I first I thought ...
A: Welcome back James, it sounds like it is missing a storm collar that is a 2 inch ish piece of SS or ...
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| Outside wood heater | 10/24/2009 |
Q: My wood heater outside does not draw. We have a 6" flu pipe that is about 2 feet above the house. ...
A: I think you are telling me you have a new wood stove and out side pipe going up past the roof 2'? ...
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| Fireplace issue | 10/23/2009 |
Q: I recently had a house inspection done and he said that the hearth is removed the fireplace form ...
A: not sure what you are saysing, "hearth is removed" that is the floor of a fireplace. "basement is ...
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| wood stove chimney | 10/23/2009 |
Q: how hot does the outer shell of an insulated woodstove chimney get?
A: not sure, it depends on how hot you burn your stove, if you can find the manufacture of the pipe ...
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| removal of damper | 10/22/2009 |
Q: My friend's 60 year old California ranch has some fireplace maintenance and repair needed. ...
A: if I understand you correctly this was a cast iron damper and saddle (the frame) the saddle is ...
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| smokey smell in house | 10/22/2009 |
Q: We have a 1 1/2 story house with an exterior wall fireplace and a basement fireplace underneath as ...
A: yes "stack Effect", you might want to install top mount dampers to the top of each flue (cable runs ...
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| fireplace smoke problems inside the home | 10/21/2009 |
Q: i have a wood burning fireplace in my home, its in the wall and vents with a flew pipe going threw ...
A: it sounds like a negative pressure issue try using the fireplace with a door open and see if it make ...
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| Chimney Leak | 10/21/2009 |
Q: James, The house we live in is three years old and the Chimney started leaking. I first I thought ...
A: it sounds like the chase cover might be leaking? I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep ...
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| insert direct connect | 10/20/2009 |
Q: James, Thanks for your time and expertise. I have a house with a fireplace and an insert. We ...
A: a local certified sweep will be current on all local building codes and know how to install this ...
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| Ventless Propane Logs in Wood Burning Fireplace | 10/20/2009 |
Q: I have a large fireplace that originally was for burning wood. When we bought the house it looked ...
A: I am not a big fan of "ventless any thing" contact the manufacturer of the insert and ask them what ...
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| log lighter valve location | 10/20/2009 |
Q: I bought a house earlier this year with a wood burning fireplace. Just inside the front right ...
A: I do not install or deal with gas installs but you are dealing with gas in your home and the knob ...
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| Recommended Replacement of Wood Burning Stove | 10/16/2009 |
Q: Our home is 20 yrs. old and we've lived in it for 6 yrs. It came with a large wood burning stove ...
A: using an insert in a prefab that both are not rated to be used with the other can be VERY dangers ...
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| Do I need to run stove pipe up the Chimney ? | 10/16/2009 |
Q: I have a center chimney house built in 1962 with 3 fire places on and 4 flues. I have a Pellet ...
A: check what the stove says, building department and then it should go to the first flue tile I ...
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| temco wood fireplace | 10/15/2009 |
Q: i understand that temco fireplace products inc. have went out of business. i am in need of 6' of 12" ...
A: Welcome back Karen, here is the only link I have to Majestic ...
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| remodel | 10/14/2009 |
Q: what does one do when a contractor adds a second floor on a house and needs to raise the existing ...
A: you can not mix different pipes, make your own pipe, alter their pipe, if you can not find the pipe ...
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| Broken Damper | 10/13/2009 |
Q: We are not savvy at all about fireplaces. Earlier this year we had our basement fireplace checked ...
A: with out seeing it I really cant say what you have, I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep ...
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| Block Chimney | 10/13/2009 |
Q: I am a new homeownner catching up on several needed repairs due to some neglect from the previous ...
A: with out seeing it it would be hard to say for sure, $225 does not sound like a lot to maybe save ...
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| draft | 10/13/2009 |
Q: will i get the draft i need if i use a 6in thimble ANSWER: Hello Whitney, I do not understand what ...
A: Welcome back Whitney, if the stove collar is 6" then it must be 6" all the way to the top. I have ...
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| Replacement Doors | 10/11/2009 |
Q: I have a 30 yr old home with a wood burning fireplace. I want to replace the doors/front plate of ...
A: you can only replace with OEM doors do not use any other type of doors no matter how close they look ...
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| Converting gas to wood burning fireplace | 10/11/2009 |
Q: I have a masonry fireplace that was originally designed to burn wood. I converted to a gas log ...
A: if you remove every thing and have the gas line checked (that it is a gas starter)you maybe able to ...
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| Flute of fireplace | 10/10/2009 |
Q: We are renting an older home with a stone fireplace where the flute seems to be in the floor of the ...
A: A flue is an air channel usually made of flue tile, not sure what you have a small door on the floor ...
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| Stove and Chimney diameter | 10/7/2009 |
Q: I have a new home with dedicated 8" wood stove flue and a new wood stove with a 6" diameter stovetop ...
A: you really have to follow what the "new stove" says for installation if it says 6" and you have an ...
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| Why 2 flues for side vents? | 10/7/2009 |
Q: Built in 1960, my fireplace as a flue and two side vents next to the fireplace which appear to have ...
A: with out seeing it I realy don't know so I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep (www.csia.org, ...
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| Schrader Stove | 10/7/2009 |
Q: My parents gave us a beautiful shrader wood stove that we desperately need to get hooked up, but we ...
A: you may have to have something custom made by a machine shop, I would have a local Certified Chimney ...
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| Fireplace Insert Replacement | 10/3/2009 |
Q: I currently have a brick fireplace in my home that had a gas insert installed at some point. Do to ...
A: first what does the installation for the new inert state for installation? I would have a local ...
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| chimney liner or not, and rebuild from roof up or attic up? | 10/1/2009 |
Q: My 2 family house was built in 1919 and has an internal chimney that is placed right in the middle ...
A: ok by code if you alter the chimney or update an appliance the entire chimney musty come up to code. ...
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| sharing a chimney | 10/1/2009 |
Q: we have a 1 story home. we have oil heat. the heater is in a closet. could we put a wood stove just ...
A: you can not use the same flue for both oil and wood. I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep ...
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| Chimney Sweep for Fireplace insert | 9/30/2009 |
Q: I just had a chimney sweep come out and clean my fireplace that has a wood-burning insert, but he ...
A: he did not clean it properly that unit should have come out and not be reinstalled unless it is ...
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| fireplace insert | 9/30/2009 |
Q: i have a prefab fireplace , what brand of wood burning insert can i install ANSWER: Hello Tamie, ...
A: Welcome back Tamie, the stove maybe rated for an insert but the insert may not be.did you check with ...
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| Outdoor Fireplace Damper | 9/29/2009 |
Q: Our company has been constructing outdoor masonry fireplaces in the State of California for many ...
A: I would start with your local building department, no matter what I find they have the final say. if ...
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| cleaning chimney with an insert | 9/28/2009 |
Q: We have an insert blower in our chimney. When I called out the chimney sweeps, they showed up and ...
A: hard to say what you have, but it sounds like some one cemented an insert into a fireplace and if ...
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| Replacement Fireplace Inserts | 9/27/2009 |
Q: Where do I find replacement inserts for my monarch fireplace?
A: did you do an Internet search? do you have a model number? did you try your local wood stove store? ...
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| 18th Century Home - installing liner in chimney | 9/27/2009 |
Q: We have an 18th century home in Southern New Jersey with a very large 6 foot by 5 foot cooking ...
A: as far as draft goes if you want it to go up the chimney you need enough make up air. As far as re ...
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| ash pit clean out | 9/25/2009 |
Q: How can I clean the ash pit located in the basement? To prevent getting dust spread throughout is ...
A: us a shop vac and metal or paper container and small shovel, slowly open the ash trap door and ...
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| Chimney - Forever Flex liner | 9/23/2009 |
Q: I recently bought a house and had a chimney sweep do an inspection. He noted a crack in the furnace ...
A: Welcome back Steve, you could install glass doors on both sides of your masonry double sided ...
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| cracked fireplace box | 9/23/2009 |
Q: Hey there, I was told a couple of years ago that I had a crack in the metal box of my fireplace. ...
A: I do not know if a welder can fix this it might just re crack at the next fire. I do not know if CO2 ...
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| smoke not going up the chimney but coming into room | 9/22/2009 |
Q: . we built a house from scratch 18 months ago. We have 3 fireplaces but one has a gas fire in it. ...
A: Welcome back Adrienne, What is happening is you are getting Negative Pressure in your home (house ...
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| "Mineral Wool" | 9/21/2009 |
Q: I'm in my home 9 years and have never (and will never) use my fireplace. Open flames and I don't ...
A: I understand what you want to do but I suggest you install a top mount damper/cap that opens and ...
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| Chimney - Forever Flex liner | 9/20/2009 |
Q: I recently bought a house and had a chimney sweep do an inspection. He noted a crack in the furnace ...
A: be sure he sized it as per NFPA 33, (If you get me the nozzle size I will double check your sizing ...
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| fireplace chimney repair or rebuild | 9/19/2009 |
Q: We have an 80 yr old 1 story bungalow.The chimney is origanal.Its deteriorated from roof line up to ...
A: it is hard to tell what you have from what you state, you still need a flue to vent the hot water ...
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| Finding a Chimmney Cap made around 1990s for our Condo community | 9/19/2009 |
Q: I live in a Condo complex of about 200 units. There were several builders as they add on with more ...
A: I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep (www.csia.org, there you can look up by zip code to ...
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| kiva fire pace | 9/17/2009 |
Q: We have just had are Kiva fire place built, and found out that more smoke is coming in the house ...
A: are you sure it is the chimney and not the house? try building a fire and opening a door or window ...
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| extending heatolater doors and vents | 9/16/2009 |
Q: I'd like to replace the tiles on our fireplace front with stone. We have a heatolater with two side ...
A: If I understand you correctly you have a metal firebox (heatolater) and you want to extend it into ...
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| Conversion of Coal Burning Fireplace to Wood | 9/16/2009 |
Q: My wife and I are considering purchasing a house, but the fireplace is a coal burning fireplace, ...
A: you might be able to alter the fireplace and it could be expensive. You might be able to install a ...
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| wood burning insert | 9/15/2009 |
Q: I have a wood burning fireplace insert that has a huge crack in the top just aft of the damper. The ...
A: you might have to break the bolts sand re drill and tap them after. after the side/top plates are ...
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| free standing chimney | 9/14/2009 |
Q: What do I use to glue or cement my flue liner together. On a new chimney for a wood stove - 8x12
A: hard to say from the information you give, is this a metal flue? Flue tiles? if this is masonry you ...
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| Pellet stove chimeney | 9/11/2009 |
Q: I am installing a pellet stove and venting out with a 4" liner up an existing stone fire place ...
A: not sure where you want this insulation? is this a wrap of the pipe? If so they make a blanket Wrap ...
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| Removal of weeping mortar | 9/11/2009 |
Q: I have weeping mortar on my brick fireplace and would like to remove it and get an updated look to ...
A: Welcome back Nancy, ok now I understand what you are talking about (never heard that before) is this ...
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| chimney | 9/11/2009 |
Q: Hi my name is Michael and a friend called me and her new home owner insurance told her that she ...
A: not sure why you need or what type of truss you need, I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep ...
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| chimney brush stuck | 9/9/2009 |
Q: my husband was trying to sweep chimney when brush became stuck, absolutely will not come out by ...
A: did you try spinning the rod (and the brush) maybe push up and the spin then down? push it all the ...
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| duraflame logs | 9/8/2009 |
Q: I use about 9-10 duraflame logs a week in my fireplace. I switched over from wood after reading up ...
A: it sounds like time for another video scan. Second it sounds like you have a Pre Fab fireplace? if ...
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| fireplace "smell" coming into home when furnace is on | 9/7/2009 |
Q: I live in a condo and we had our first fire in a wood fireplace last week. I went to use the ...
A: it sounds like you need make up air when a furnace turns on it also turns on a "return" big vent ...
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| Refractor Panel Replacement | 9/6/2009 |
Q: I have a Lenox/Superior fireplace. Refractor panels are cracked and rear panel has large holes in ...
A: did you look inside your unit for a tag with a model number? I would have a local Certified Chimney ...
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| Chimney Whistles! | 9/5/2009 |
Q: There is a chimney that whistles down to the firebox in the fireplace even with the damper closed. ...
A: I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep (www.csia.org, there you can look up by zip code to ...
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| FLUE SIZE | 9/4/2009 |
Q: I AM THE PROUD OWNER OF A SCHRADER 2 DOOR FIREPLACE. THE SMOKE COMES OUT THE BACK FROM A SQUARE ...
A: you should try to find the owners manual that will tell you every thing you need to know. also check ...
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| Wish to install Lopi insert | 9/2/2009 |
Q: Mr. Ball, I emailed you several days ago about installing an insert in a metal Martin Fireplace. ...
A: Welcome back John, that fireplace system is built from the ground up so you can't just remove the ...
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| Martin LF42E Ultra Therm Fireplace | 8/28/2009 |
Q: We have a Martin LF42E Fireplace that was installed in our manufactured house approx 11 years ago. ...
A: I am sorry but I could not find the owners manual for that unit (I checked the National Chimney ...
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| fireplace | 8/28/2009 |
Q: this may be a stupid question but here we go... is there a such thing as a fireplace that can be ...
A: if I understand you correctly, you want some thing other than wood or gas to burn in your fireplace, ...
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| Heatilator B type vent modifications | 8/20/2009 |
Q: Our house was built in 1993 with a Heatilator CR36D 2 sided ("L" shape) wood burning manufactured ...
A: first contact Heatilator and ask them what they think and you must follow what they say. as far as ...
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| Chimney cracks | 8/19/2009 |
Q: I recently had my chimney inspected and the sweep said that I had hairline cracks. He indicated that ...
A: Welcome back Ray, the panels must (if you can get them) be original manufactures panels. any one ...
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| Chimney cracks | 8/19/2009 |
Q: I recently had my chimney inspected and the sweep said that I had hairline cracks. He indicated that ...
A: it sounds like you are talking about a PreFab fireplace (manufacture tag should be up inside the ...
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| SBB5400SS Martin Fireplace | 8/18/2009 |
Q: I have recently purchased a Martin fireplace from a distributor in the Los Angeles, CA. area and ...
A: if the town requires it then you have to have it. the unit you bought sounds like a very old unit, I ...
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| reduce fireplace opening | 8/17/2009 |
Q: we have a large semiarch brick fireplace opening that we would like to reduce the size of the ...
A: then a mason who will do the work, but I think you are headed in the right direction for this re ...
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| Changing heating | 8/16/2009 |
Q: We presently have oil heat and are thinking of converting to gas. We need a new liner for the ...
A: depending on the unit they are installing you might not be able to use the chimney to vent it, (you ...
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| fireplace smell | 8/16/2009 |
Q: I live in an old two storie wood frame house that has two fireplaces in seperate rooms that are in ...
A: What you are describing is called "negative pressure" I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep ...
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| Acceptable chimney use | 8/16/2009 |
Q: I have a gas (lp) tankless water heater I would like to install. I have an existing masonry chimney ...
A: you must follow the instructions from the manufacture of the tank less water heater for venting, if ...
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| Wood stove insert | 8/14/2009 |
Q: I am building a new house, we wood framed an exterior chase its 5ft.W and 2.5ft. deep and bricked ...
A: no you can not an insert has to go into a fireplace (masonry) what you have is set up for a PreFab ...
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| free standing fire place | 8/14/2009 |
Q: I currently have a bay window in with three seperate windows the biggest in the middle and the ...
A: first find out what the stove manufacturer requires for installation on your stove, then the local ...
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| Drywall around brick Fireplace | 8/13/2009 |
Q: My daughter recently bought an older home with a middle of the room brick fireplace. The back of ...
A: not exactly sure what you are describing but clearance to combustibles (If you can maintain it) ...
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| wood stove flue oil boiler flue venting | 8/13/2009 |
Q: getting ready to buy a older house that has a wood stove that vents into the same chimney as the oil ...
A: you can not mix liquid an d solid flues in the same flue (wood and oil)one or the other must come ...
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| blocking unused upper stove pipe | 8/11/2009 |
Q: I need to know how to block an existing stove pipe that is on the upper level of a residence while ...
A: you can not have two entires in a flue on different floors if you want to remove from 1st floor and ...
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| Glass doors on all fireplaces | 8/11/2009 |
Q: We are selling a home and the buyers want us to install glass doors on the fireplace outside. There ...
A: I'm on the East Coast and do not know what codes LA has, I would have a local Certified Chimney ...
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| replacement glass doors & frame | 8/10/2009 |
Q: We have a free standing fireplace built by preway inc. model#F824F stove #J-455956 Model #FB26FM Its ...
A: do I understand you correctly that you have a wood stove installed in a Preway fireplace? and you ...
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| specs for fireplace | 8/10/2009 |
Q: I have a Thulman model L42A raised hearth fireplace manufactured by Majestic Co. IN. Where can I ...
A: //legacy.majesticproducts.com/content/support/manuals.cfm?browse=search I checked the National ...
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| Outer flue short stacked | 8/8/2009 |
Q: I live in a condo with a Martin BB3640L corner fireplace. I have been told that the outer flue at ...
A: I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep (www.csia.org, there you can look up by zip code to ...
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| Oval fireplace flues for wood burning fireplaces. | 8/8/2009 |
Q: James, Can an oval flue be used for a wood burning fireplace? I have a situation where we are ...
A: not really sure what you have or what you are using in this fireplace I would say contact the ...
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| Chimney surround to replace brick. | 8/7/2009 |
Q: I have a fairly old 2 story house with an oil burning furnace. The chimney is the original brick ...
A: I would suggest re building the chimney and then relining it, it will be safer, you can always check ...
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| installing a fireplace insert | 8/5/2009 |
Q: I have a Temtex prefab wood/gas fireplace model TLC 36-2. It is installed to a double wall chimney ...
A: Welcome back Mike, an insert is designed to be used in a masonry fireplace not free standing or ...
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| same chimeny use | 8/4/2009 |
Q: I have a wood burning fireplace on 1st floor(ranch home) and would like to put a wood burning stove ...
A: each solid fuel unit must have its own "flue" (air channels in the chimney) if you do not have a ...
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| Chimney liner & repair | 7/30/2009 |
Q: I have a 100 year old house with a red brick chimney that is just as old. The Chimney runs from the ...
A: I am not sure but it sounds like you want to drop the existing chimney to the attic floor and the re ...
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| installing a fireplace insert | 7/30/2009 |
Q: I have a Temtex prefab wood/gas fireplace model TLC 36-2. It is installed to a double wall chimney ...
A: short answer is no you can not install that insert to that prefab fireplace. long answer you would ...
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| refractory lining | 7/30/2009 |
Q: I HAVE A PREWAY FIREPLACE. IT IS 24 YEARS OLD AND HAS DEVELOPED A CRACK IN THE BACK AND BOTTOM OF ...
A: I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep (www.csia.org, there you can look up by zip code to ...
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| Fireplace Insulation | 7/29/2009 |
Q: We are rebuilding a fireplace and placing a PVC conduit in it in order to eventually put a ...
A: I am not a big fan of TV's over fireplaces, as far as clearance to combustibles it should be 8" of ...
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| cutting clay and concrete round hole | 7/26/2009 |
Q: I need to add another exhaust hole in my chimminy.8"round.First through concrete block then clay ...
A: any mason should be able to cut that hole, my questions is why do"you need to add another exhaust ...
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| how much should it cost to replace a 120 brick chimney | 7/25/2009 |
Q: from the roofline up, how much should it cost to replace a 120 brick chimney? Today I called on an ...
A: not sure what a "120 Brick Chimney" is, or what it would cost to rebuild a chimney like yours (with ...
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| Chimney Construction | 7/24/2009 |
Q: I have two chimneys side by side. One is for the furnace on the lower level of the house, and the ...
A: not sure what you have if the 2 flues are connected then it is not right and both flues must be ...
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| buying used stoves | 7/24/2009 |
Q: I am debating between buying a used wood stove from an individual (cheaper) and a new wood stove ...
A: start with your local wood stove store newer units will heat better using less wood, and burn ...
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| 6 | 7/24/2009 |
Q: I am trying to install black single wall pipe from the top of my Sears and Roebuck potbelly stove to ...
A: Welcome back Lee, what does the owners manual state? ask the wood stove store to show you on another ...
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| Building a fireplace | 7/22/2009 |
Q: I built a 30 x 40 outbuilding as a work/play room. I have a 5 foot opening for a fireplace. Its ...
A: if I under stand you correctly you built a room and now want to build a fireplace and chimney for it ...
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| heatolater | 7/22/2009 |
Q: I am purchasing a house built in 1975. The only fireplace is a masonry one in the basement, but the ...
A: hard to say what it will need with out seeing first question I would ask is "why was it removed"? ...
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| repair steel box fireplace | 7/21/2009 |
Q: We have an old steel box fireplace with masonry built around it. Built in the 60's which recently ...
A: hard to say what you have from what you describe, I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep ...
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| pellet stoves | 7/18/2009 |
Q: i have a martin wood fireplace that i want to install a pellet stove insert into. i have 8" of ...
A: are both fireplace and insert rated to be used together? check with both manufacturer's and ask ...
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| Limestone fire place surround | 7/15/2009 |
Q: How do I clean the limestone fire place surround? Burning wood in the fireplace, the top of the ...
A: check with your local wood stove store they should have a product that will clean the stone. You ...
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| Opening up the metal damper unit for liner installation | 7/14/2009 |
Q: I am going to be installing an wood burning insert and using a metal liner for the chimney. The ...
A: they make a cast iron blade to cut cast iron damper saddles, you may only have to cut out the center ...
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| Welcom Dover Coal Stove Chimney | 7/14/2009 |
Q: We have a Welcome Dover Stove. It has a standard oval-shaped exit but no flue. We were told that a ...
A: hard to say with such an old stove with out original manual, but a 6" x 10" oval would be an 8" ...
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| Conversion to a double sided fireplace | 7/10/2009 |
Q: We have a built-in wood burning fireplace situated in a wall between our lounge and dining room. It ...
A: I am not sure of what you have or want to do, but it sounds like you want to either break through ...
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| Price Quoted | 7/9/2009 |
Q: I was quoted $185 for a chimney pro to 'cement crown-point and face bricks where needed, cement ...
A: that price seems very low (with out seeing the job my self)and I am not sure what he is really ...
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| wood stove piped into oil burner chimminy | 7/7/2009 |
Q: i have a chimney that used to have an oil burner in it . now that it dosent i would like to run my ...
A: it might not need any thing if the flue is sized right and clean, but I would have a local Certified ...
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| fireplace noise | 7/7/2009 |
Q: 7 year old home fireplace never used no gas - all natural no cap moving damper results in a ...
A: I am not sure what you are describing, so I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep ...
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| chimney | 7/5/2009 |
Q: i have a galvanized steel chimney (which is the vent for the furnance)even when it was brand new i ...
A: Welcome Back, as you can see this is a common issue when burning Oil. Have you had the unit tuned? ...
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| chimney | 7/4/2009 |
Q: i have a galvanized steel chimney (which is the vent for the furnance)even when it was brand new i ...
A: is this an oil fired appliance? if so then the soot contains sulfur and will continue no matter what ...
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| a broken flue ? | 7/4/2009 |
Q: I am buying my first home and 3 weeks ago at inspection we were told that a certified person should ...
A: If this is for a fireplace then you have a real problem and the entire system might need to be ...
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| Chimney Flue | 7/3/2009 |
Q: We have a brick chimmney and the flue is like hanging on one side. How can I repair it or would I ...
A: I am not quite sure what you are describing so I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep ...
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| Remove old brick chimneys | 7/1/2009 |
Q: We bought a 1940s house with 2 old chimneys. no fireplaces attached. one on outside of house, and 1 ...
A: taking down a chimney is a big job, first do you have a heating unit venting out through it? if so ...
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| multiple class A chimneys | 7/1/2009 |
Q: Mr. Ball, what is the minimum distance between two class A chimneys servicing wood burning stoves? ...
A: to tell you the truth I do not know, I would check with the pipe manufacturer or your local building ...
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| Sears triple wall chimney | 6/30/2009 |
Q: I have a Sears model 155.847202 fire place with model 8CA6 triple wall pipe. The only problem with ...
A: that is called a prefab fireplace and chimney, and if you have to replace any part then it must be ...
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| gas logs | 6/30/2009 |
Q: Is it ok to use gas logs in a fireplace chimney that has cracked flue tiles?
A: when changing the use type of a fireplace or flue the entire chimney should be brought up the ...
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| Gas Starters & Masonry Construction | 6/29/2009 |
Q: I am building a house in Mexico and don't have access to real experts. I need 2 questions answered. ...
A: Welcome back Nick, I would start with a good set of gas logs and they will tell you what you can use ...
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| Heatilator chimney section | 6/29/2009 |
Q: I am looking for a 12 inch tall Heatilator chimney section that measures 14 inches on the outside ...
A: this is a problem with in the industry, I tell a customer that the pipe needs to be replace and can ...
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| chymney sweating | 6/29/2009 |
Q: Mr. Ball, I have a brick chymney that when the temperature is high the chymney sweats down ...
A: with out seeing it I am not sure what it might be from (exterior rain, natural gas for the ...
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| joining clay flues | 6/29/2009 |
Q: I am having a cement chimmey block and clay tile chimney built for a new wood stove. My Contractor ...
A: 7.2.10 Fireclay Flue Liners. sec, 7.2.10.2 Liners shall be bedded one on top of the other in a ...
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| Replacing a wood stove with an insert | 6/28/2009 |
Q: I'm remodeling my basement and would like to replace my 10+ year old wood stove with an insert and ...
A: I would say find a good wood stove store and find a stove you like then see if it will fit in your ...
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| venting | 6/28/2009 |
Q: Can I vent air through the cleanout at the bottom of my chimney?
A: if I understand you correctly you want to vent (a boiler, hot water heater, wood stove) into an ash ...
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| CHIMNEY SWEATING | 6/25/2009 |
Q: MR. BALL, I have noticed when it is real hot that my chimney is sweating it appears from the ...
A: hard to say with out seeing it, I have never seen a chimney sweat (like a toilet on a hot summer ...
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| removing a woodstove from basement | 6/23/2009 |
Q: My parents have a woodstove in their basement that they do not use and want it removed. How ...
A: depending on how it was installed it might be as easy as just taking apart the pipes and closing the ...
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| Rusted heatilator | 6/22/2009 |
Q: I have a 50+ year old heatilator with a larger than fist-sized hole in the top corner. I have ...
A: with out seeing it It would be very hard to say, in most cases when you have a hole that big I would ...
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| firerplace | 6/21/2009 |
Q: how close to a door can a firerplace be?
A: I am not sure what you are asking me? is this a prefab or masonry fireplace? if it is a prefab then ...
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| chimney cover for a 4x4 chase | 6/17/2009 |
Q: on a fairly new house how would you cover the top of a chimney for a fireplace?? 4x4 chase? Do they ...
A: a chase cover can be made out of Galvanized, copper and stainless steel, you could have a local ...
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| Fireplace inserts/ventalation | 6/14/2009 |
Q: Are there any combined fireplace inserts/ home ventilation systems out there? It seems a waste to ...
A: there are lots of choices, stop by your local wood stove stove, inserts and wood stoves have fan ...
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| Chimney | 6/14/2009 |
Q: I live in the Chicagoland area in a brick raised ranch home that was built around 1956. My furnace ...
A: this moisture can be from a few things, ground water seepage, or the inside of the chimney. you may ...
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| Downsizing 7-inch furnace for a 6-inch liner | 6/9/2009 |
Q: Wondering if you could provide some info as to whether or not it is acceptable to downsize a 7-inch ...
A: make sure that you check with your local building department, oil company and furnace manufacturer. ...
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| wood stove replacement | 6/9/2009 |
Q: The free standing stove I am considering as a replacement( Drolet HT 2000) has a 6" flue collar ...
A: 1st check the stove for what size chimney it wants you to use if it is a 6" then you might have to ...
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| Efflorescence On Chimney Top | 6/9/2009 |
Q: Sigh. My husband and I have had a long-time problem with the top of our chimney. Efflorescence ...
A: with out seeing it, I would have have the crown (cracked concrete cap if this is what you are ...
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| Chimney Cap and EPDM roof | 6/8/2009 |
Q: I have a relatively flat roof with old "role roofing" that I was thinking about replacing with a ...
A: when was the last time the chimney was looked at? Cleaned? if you are going to replace the roof you ...
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| Fixing chiminea | 6/7/2009 |
Q: how do I fix my chiminea? It has a slice off the back. Is it safe to use? The slice is about 4" in ...
A: it is hard to make out what problem you are having but it sounds like some thing on the back wall of ...
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| freestanding fireplace installation question | 6/7/2009 |
Q: my husband and I are thinking about installing a malm freestanding woodburning stove. We are ...
A: what you are asking about is called a Class "A" chimney, it is a double wall insulated chimney. I ...
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| Fireplace wiring | 6/7/2009 |
Q: "I am going to hang a LCD over the mantle of my fireplace and have removed the entire front wall ...
A: I am not a big fan of TV's over fireplace's. and the metal pipe SHOULD NEVER TOUCH a 2x4. I would ...
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| dual use chimney | 6/5/2009 |
Q: I have a fireplace on the outside wall that shares our pool area. On the pool side, I would like to ...
A: if I understand you correctly you want to change the exiting fireplace to make it a BBQ grill ...
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| Do I really need a chimney? | 6/5/2009 |
Q: We just had our chimney inspected because I noticed a lot of cracks and it's falling apart at the ...
A: how are you heating your home? Most homes heat with oil or gas or both, when you burn any thing you ...
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| Smoke odor | 6/2/2009 |
Q: There is a smoke odor from fireplace even though we haven't used it since the winter. There is a new ...
A: the top mount damper should be air tight. the bottom damper should not be used just the top mount. ...
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| building an outdoor custom grill... | 6/2/2009 |
Q: I want to know if I would be able to use. I would like to know if I could cut in half a chimney ...
A: I would not change them each has its own use's and once in might be even harder to replace. Fire ...
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| Toxic off-gassing from fireplace chemicals? | 5/31/2009 |
Q: I'm renting a 1920 house with a masonry fireplace. I was having a problem with very strong smoke ...
A: My first idea is to burn off the chemicals (I do not know what "creosote foam degreaser" was used, ...
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| Turning a two sided fireplace into one sided | 5/30/2009 |
Q: I have a two sided fireplace between two bedrooms. I use the second bedroom as a sitting room. ...
A: I am not a big fan of removing a fireplace (even a 2 sided) could you add glass doors to both sides ...
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| re-bricking a wood stove | 5/28/2009 |
Q: I have an Earthstove and the bricks on the sides are falling loose, also the steel, cast iron or ...
A: do you have the manual for that stove? how old it is? was it installed correctly?it might be time to ...
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| Stone exterior fireplace chimney | 5/28/2009 |
Q: What can we do with our stone fireplace chimney freezing and breaking chunks off? We have applied ...
A: silicone will repel water from the out side but it will also hold water on the inside. you may need ...
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| fireplace blower/insert | 5/28/2009 |
Q: I currently have a large brick wood burning fireplace in my family room (back of home) I would like ...
A: I would start with our local wood stove store and see what they have (they will service it down the ...
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| Spark Arrester for a Marco Firepalce | 5/27/2009 |
Q: I have a Marco Manufactered Fireplace Model DWF41-D whose spark arrester has been blown off. Could ...
A: did you try Macro? Do you have double or triple wall pipe? if you can't find a Macro cap then you ...
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| Water leaking through chimney | 5/27/2009 |
Q: We had our chimney rebuilt 6 months ago and ever since has been leaking water through the mortar cap ...
A: I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep (www.csia.org, there you can look up by zip code to ...
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| smaller flu | 5/26/2009 |
Q: I have a new firebox that I purchased from a private owner, and along with it they sent some vent ...
A: hard to tell from what you describe "firebox"? is that a wood stove? you can never down size a solid ...
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| moving a fireplace | 5/26/2009 |
Q: I have a corner fireplace and want to move it from the corner to the center of wall in family room. ...
A: no you can not move that fireplace, first you would have to dismantle it completely and rebuild it ...
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| chimney repair | 5/25/2009 |
Q: My fireplace chimney has no liner, just rectangular bricks with mortar, top are dropped off during ...
A: I am hoping this chimney has not been used at all since the earthquake for the fireplace or heating ...
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| chimney replacement? | 5/24/2009 |
Q: I am in the process of purchasing a new home which I had inspected. Our inspector found a problem ...
A: Not sure what you are describing but it sounds like the chimney is separating from the house? ...
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| clay liner | 5/24/2009 |
Q: I bought a buck stove insert. What I notice before I was to put the stainless steel pipe into my ...
A: I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep (www.csia.org, there you can look up by zip code to ...
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| natural gas fireplace | 5/22/2009 |
Q: I recently purchased a home with a natural gas fireplace. When I use it, it does not seem to throw ...
A: 1st a fireplace will never "throw off heat" like a wood stove, 2nd a gas fire place will not "throw ...
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| wood inserts | 5/21/2009 |
Q: I have recently raised my cottage, the old wood burning f/p is now partially under the floor due to ...
A: first check with your local building department, then I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep ...
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| Temco Chimney | 5/21/2009 |
Q: I have a Temco wood burning fireplace and would like to remove it and replace with a Harmon coal ...
A: no you can not use that pipe for coal. and I can almost bet you wont get just the fireplace out and ...
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| Strong smelly dripping at flue connection | 5/16/2009 |
Q: Can you tell me please why it is dripping back down and out the connection of the flue while the ...
A: it sounds like you have third stage creosote dripping from a pipe connection? first if it is then ...
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| soot on outside of chimney | 5/12/2009 |
Q: I have a gas fireplace. How should I clean the soot off the OUTSIDE of the Chimney at the top? Same ...
A: I am wondering why you have so much soot? has the unit been checked by some one that services gas ...
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| chimney | 5/11/2009 |
Q: I live in a 2-story house, with fireplaces on both floors. The one on the top floor has a chimney ...
A: I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep (www.csia.org, there you can look up by zip code to ...
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| Melted vinyl on a pre-Fabricated chimney | 5/9/2009 |
Q: I'm in the market for a new house and today I looked at a home that was built in 1992. The house ...
A: it sounds like you might have had a chimney fire and the high heat warped the siding, I would have a ...
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| Chimney | 5/8/2009 |
Q: I am recently remodeling my basement to an old (20s) house I purchased a few years back. There is a ...
A: sounds like a blockage (4' up?) I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep (www.csia.org, there ...
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| chimney liner | 5/7/2009 |
Q: We bought an older house.The chimney is block with no clay tile flue. Our question is can we line it ...
A: Welcome back Colleen, Home Saver is a good liner but I use Ventinox (It is a welded liner seam, Home ...
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| soot at the top of chimney | 5/7/2009 |
Q: We live in a new (4 Yr. old) home and enjoy our propane gas fireplace. At the top of the chimney it ...
A: is the inside of the chimney/logs sooty? the unit may need an adjustment from who ever put it in and ...
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| flu size | 5/6/2009 |
Q: I'm interested in building a masonry chimney for my camp. My metal pipe size (inside camp) is 8" ...
A: I would check with your local building department. A 8" round has 50sq inches and a 8 X 8 has an ...
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| heatilator td46bi | 5/5/2009 |
Q: Hey james i'm a chimney sweep down in houston. Got myself in a bit of a bind. I got a customer ...
A: you should join the National Chimney Sweep Guild, (www.ncsg.org) we have an E-mail list you could ...
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| Chimney construction | 5/5/2009 |
Q: I need to construct a chimney for a free standing wood burning stove. This stove vents directly out ...
A: what does the manufacture of the stove state for installation? and why are you building a masonry ...
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| Marco B36CF Fireplace - Pipe | 5/4/2009 |
Q: Do you happen to know if I can still find this pipe somewhere? I'm unsure, but thought I needed the ...
A: yes you must use the same pipe, and I am sorry I do not known where you can get it, check your local ...
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| chimney liner | 5/3/2009 |
Q: We bought an older house.The chimney is block with no clay tile flue. Our question is can we line it ...
A: if the chimney is structurally sound then you can reline it with a flexible Stainless Steel liner (I ...
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| Empress 740HE Fireplace | 5/3/2009 |
Q: I am a certified W.E.T.T. inspector here in Canada and I just completed an inspection on an older ...
A: What is a WETT inspector?, I an a member of the National Chimney Sweep Guild and looked into their ...
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| Temtex Products Model ADL36P Unvented Fireplace | 5/1/2009 |
Q: I have a Temtex Products Model ADL36P Unvented Fireplace that is leaking propane gas when it is in ...
A: first turn it off at the propane tank and do not use it. I am not a big fan of "Unvented" any thing, ...
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| Chimney Fire - Replace Entire Unit? | 4/29/2009 |
Q: I have a Marco B36CF Fireplace, recently had a chimney fire... and got to meet my local fire dept. ...
A: I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep (www.csia.org, there you can look up by zip code to ...
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| preway fireplace | 4/27/2009 |
Q: i have a Preway built-in fireplace and I need the metal chimney replaced. Do you know of anyone that ...
A: if you can not find it you will have to replace every thing including the fire box. You could have a ...
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| damper repair | 4/27/2009 |
Q: I am having a very hard time finding someone to repair the dampers in my fireplaces. I have 3 ...
A: csia.org, there you can look up by zip code to find one near you) take a first hand look at what you ...
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| fireplace and chimney | 4/27/2009 |
Q: A coal or small-log brick fireplace (not used)in middle of 1917 house with a small clean out grate ...
A: hard to say what you are "hoeing" out of that clean out you talk about "1 fireplace in the middle of ...
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| Adding another fireplace | 4/26/2009 |
Q: I have a basement that I want to finish out and have a fireplace similar to that above. This is a ...
A: to install in your existing chimney you would need an existing un used flue. not common. you might ...
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| chimney liner | 4/26/2009 |
Q: what is the cost of a new chimney liners, my home is approx 56yrs old,having a problem winter ...
A: hard to give a price with out seeing it or the chimney, I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep ...
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| Controlled combustion air | 4/25/2009 |
Q: I'm designing a unique fireplace that requires very low air flow through the fireplace. For the ...
A: I am not sure what you are building or how safe it would be, they make "air intakes" that bring ...
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| Insulating a gas fireplace | 4/22/2009 |
Q: Good day. We bought a previously owned home 3 years ago that came with a propane fireplace. I ...
A: You could have a local Certified Chimney Sweep (www.csia.org, there you can look up by zip code to ...
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| Conversion of masonry fireplace to alcove | 4/22/2009 |
Q: I have a standard masonry fireplace that has a wood stove insert installed. The chimney backs up to ...
A: is the insert installed correctly? is it being operated properly? check with the manufacturer to ...
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| chimmney | 4/21/2009 |
Q: we burn wood and oil in our chimmney which has one flue , is this legal ? and will insurance from ...
A: I do not know what you have that you can "burn wood and oil" in the same flue (you can not do that) ...
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| Interior Brick Chimney w/ gas furnace & hot water heater | 4/21/2009 |
Q: ..I am currently having contractors give me quotes to replace my old gas furnace. I have a cape cod ...
A: a 15 year old H/W Heater might need replacing too? and at this point I would to the ventless. you ...
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| Rain Damage Heatilator | 4/20/2009 |
Q: I have a Heatilator insert fireplace. My chimney has been leaking for about a year (drips here and ...
A: if I understand you correctly you have a pre fab Heatolator fireplace and chimney (all metal, in a ...
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| leaking "bricks" | 4/18/2009 |
Q: We have a 1890's New Englander with a center chimney. There is a water problem, which creates water ...
A: has the inside of the chimney been inspected? I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep ...
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| chimney cleaning | 4/16/2009 |
Q: I have an oil-fired furnace which is about four years old. NO fireplace. My chimney was last cleaned ...
A: NFPA states "chimneys should be checked every year" most Stainless Steel Liners must be inspected ...
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| pizza oven chimney | 4/16/2009 |
Q: we are in the process of building a pizza oven and would like to use a round terracotta chimney pipe ...
A: you can check your local stone suppler, they sell stone, cement, bricks and all that stuff, you ...
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| Fireplace and drywall | 4/16/2009 |
Q: We removed plaster that was behind our fireplace. It's attached to the back of the fireplace brick ...
A: Welcome back Pat, the key word here is "combustibles" and the clearance to them (in last post) if ...
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| Fireplace and drywall | 4/15/2009 |
Q: We removed plaster that was behind our fireplace. It's attached to the back of the fireplace brick ...
A: there are minimum clearance to combustibles Your local building department will have what you need ...
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| chimney draft | 4/15/2009 |
Q: I have an outside masonry chimney with a terracotta liner. The chimney is on the north side of my ...
A: you say you have a new "COAL/wood burning hot water boiler" was it installed as per manufacturer's ...
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| Wood heater smoking into room | 4/14/2009 |
Q: I purchased a home & workshop (concrete block)about 2 years ago and in the workshop is a chimney ...
A: lets start with do you have the owners manual for this stove? if so you must follow the installation ...
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| fireplace insert and | 4/14/2009 |
Q: I have a fireplace insert/flu with glass doors. Was considering inexpensive, creative options to ...
A: what I saw in the videos I would not trust in my home ever. here is a link for Masonry Heaters ...
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| gas valve | 4/14/2009 |
Q: I have a customer that has a Franklin stove and he has gas logs in it from years ago. They did ...
A: Welcome back Bobbi, some times it is not what you want to do but "walking away" maybe the best thing ...
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| fireplace damper stuck open | 4/14/2009 |
Q: My brick fireplace has a pullchain operated damper. The pass through for the chain is about 18 ...
A: with out seeing it I can not tell what you have (most inserts have their own damper built in and you ...
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| chimney | 4/13/2009 |
Q: can I use double wall insulated pipe for a thimble into a masonry chimney?
A: I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep (www.csia.org, there you can look up by zip code to ...
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| woodburning fireplace | 4/13/2009 |
Q: We installed a wood burning fireplace, and wired for electronic ignitor. Can the ignitor stand the ...
A: I am not sure what you have installed? you should ask this of who ever installed it, they do make a ...
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| Attaching mantel to real fieldstone fireplace | 4/11/2009 |
Q: I have an asymmetrical, floor to ceiling, fieldstone fireplace in my mid century modern home and ...
A: 1st I am not a big fan of TV's over fireplace's (heat) 2nd make sure the mantel is 12" above the ...
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| re: fireplace | 4/10/2009 |
Q: One day when using a store log wrapped in those packages, I lit one and about ten minutes later a ...
A: I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep (www.csia.org, there you can look up by zip code to ...
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| Fireplace and chimney removal | 4/10/2009 |
Q: I would like to remove a double sided fireplace and chimney that is in the middle of my living room. ...
A: it should not support any thing BUT, who knows how they built it. in order to find out you will have ...
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| Damaged chimney pipe | 4/9/2009 |
Q: I have a gas-start wood-burning fireplace in a 7 year old home. We recently discovered 2 holes in ...
A: I am not sure what "Steel Pipe has 2 holes" but I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep ...
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| Using concrete to repair cracked flue tile | 4/9/2009 |
Q: We have cracked flue tiles in our chimney. We have never actually used the fireplace, and so we ...
A: I will say to have it check and do not use it until you do for heating or fires. I would have a ...
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| Fire Brick inserts | 4/8/2009 |
Q: We purchased a cabin NE Georgia last year. The fireplace is a built in prefab unit. The back wall ...
A: it sounds like you have a Pre Fab fireplace and the back panel has holes and cracks with out seeing ...
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| woodstove pipe leaking creosote | 4/8/2009 |
Q: we recently had a liner installed in our chimney. Since that was done we have had a problem of ...
A: first that type of drip indicates not hot enough of a burn (your stove's manual will state the ...
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| Air cooled chimney flue | 4/7/2009 |
Q: I am a contractor who was asked by a homeowner to patch her "fake brick" metal chimney that was ...
A: I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep (www.csia.org, there you can look up by zip code to ...
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| cleaning kiva fireplace | 4/5/2009 |
Q: I live in a very remote area of New Mexico and I'm finding it difficult to locate a reputable ...
A: I live in the north east and have never worked on a fireplace like that so with out seeing it would ...
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| transition between firebox and flue | 4/4/2009 |
Q: can you explain exactly what and where the transition is between the flue and the firebox? If you ...
A: I have found a common side view of a fireplace chimney it shows the smoke chamber (that is the ...
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| Flu Liner Size | 4/3/2009 |
Q: I am looking into a job for a lady that has a Brunco 190 wood stove that has an 8" outlet for the ...
A: a 8 x 8 out side is usually a 7 x 7 inside (cross sectional inches = 49) an 8" round has a cross ...
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| fireplace | 4/2/2009 |
Q: I have a cabin in Maine with a large central chimney and fireplace. There are no apparent leaks, ...
A: Greg, damaged stone and brick must be removed and replaces, how hard that is would be had to say ...
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| preway gas fire place | 4/1/2009 |
Q: We are buying a house that has a preway Model#BE41LAP gas fire place We would like to know what it ...
A: I would say the Preway will have to come out (gas line disconnected, by a plumber). Then the ...
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| chimney condensation | 3/31/2009 |
Q: can condensation from a chimney cause damage to the plaster wall covering it, and if so what is the ...
A: yes water can seep through a wall from out side water (rain and snow) and inside from a natural gas ...
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| wood fireplace | 3/31/2009 |
Q: I read in one of your answers where you said "fireplace chimneys are not to be used for long periods ...
A: most fireplaces are not very efficient and purely decorative and not intended for long periods of ...
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| chimney capt | 3/29/2009 |
Q: I have a 12in. inside diameter terra cotta liner. I want to install a 6 inch stainless flex liner ...
A: 1st question, why are you relining the flue? is this a fireplace? Oil/Gas flue? as far as supporting ...
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| sinking chimney | 3/28/2009 |
Q: My entire chimney is sinking on one side and is starting to tear the roof apart. Can it be jacked ...
A: you will have to check with an engineer to see if you can "jack it up" when A chimney moves like ...
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| wood burning furnace/chimney | 3/28/2009 |
Q: James, I have a wood burning furnace in my basement. It is hooked up to a masonry chimney that ...
A: you say this liner is venting a gas hot water heater? then there should not be any creosote building ...
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| Woodburning stove for heat | 3/28/2009 |
Q: My husband and I are building a house and are going crazy looking into heating alternatives. Today ...
A: lets start with wood stoves work great at heating but require a lot of work, you do not just load ...
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| chimney,gas furnance, cement and cabinents | 3/25/2009 |
Q: I have a gas furnace and hot water heater that vent into a chimney. I am currently in the process ...
A: with out seeing it I would say no. I would not start eating away at a chimney it might do some thing ...
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| Through the wall chimney | 3/22/2009 |
Q: I plan to install a wood burning stove near the basement wall. The exhaust will not go straight up ...
A: what does the stove manual say about the chimney?, most will state "straight as possible" what is ...
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| one-sided wood burning fireplace to double | 3/21/2009 |
Q: We currently have a one-sided wood-burning fireplace. We would like to turn it into a double-sided ...
A: if it is a pre fab unit you would have to replace every thing (chimney included) if they make one. ...
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| freedom stove | 3/18/2009 |
Q: i have a freedom stove that i want to install but it has no tag on the back and i don't know the ...
A: I really do not know any thing about that stove and if you can not find any info on it then I would ...
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| chimney rebuild - roof up | 3/16/2009 |
Q: A local mason recently inspected my chimney and said it needs to be rebuild from the roof up. He ...
A: I do not do chimney re builds so I do not know if it is a good price or not, I would have a local ...
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| chimney | 3/13/2009 |
Q: My house is about 50 years old and the furnace and water heater are both vented into the chimney in ...
A: yes you can get moisture through the walls are you heating with natural gas? I would have a local ...
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| poor draft | 3/12/2009 |
Q: james, I installed a wood insert at the beginning of this season. I had a stainless 6in flex liner ...
A: I am not surprised you have poor draft after burning 4 cord's of wood, one of which was unseasoned. ...
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| Log Fire | 3/11/2009 |
Q: we have just re opened our fire place we had to put 3mtr on the chimley because the roof is thatch, ...
A: I am not familiar with chimney's and Thatch roofs and do not know what "3mtr" is. but smoking ...
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| Chmney bricks keep popping | 3/6/2009 |
Q: I'm finding my back chimney to be a b*tch to keep in good working order. It is used only for wood ...
A: I think the gutters should go back on and be pitched correctly, and check out this web page ...
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| Chimney | 3/5/2009 |
Q: I have a great chimney with a combustion stove in it, unfortunately the room on the other side of ...
A: I have seen where my customers have cut vents in the walls, ceilings and added fans to circulate the ...
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| chimney leaking water in basement through access door | 3/4/2009 |
Q: I live in Michigan (winter season). Our colonial style house recently had the top 36 rows of brick ...
A: Welcome back Tony, where do your gutter drains go? try piping them away from that entire area and ...
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| chimney leaking water in basement through access door | 3/4/2009 |
Q: I live in Michigan (winter season). Our colonial style house recently had the top 36 rows of brick ...
A: is this new? Is this why you did all the work? is the ash trap below ground? I have seen that happen ...
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| dampers | 3/2/2009 |
Q: JAMES- Is a lower damper and a smoke shelf required if I install a top mount damper with the long ...
A: If you install a top damper then no you do not need the original damper, do not alter the smoke ...
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| smoke in upstairs room | 3/1/2009 |
Q: I recently moved house and have an open fire place. The house is about 11 years old and has had no ...
A: do you have a upstairs fireplace? Is this the only time it has happened? Is there a exhaust vent ...
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| chimney sleeve | 3/1/2009 |
Q: We have a 20+ year problem of brown stains coming through our chimney breast from the inside of the ...
A: I a not quite sure what you have from what you describe and I do not know what a "smokeless fuel ...
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| Gas Log Install | 3/1/2009 |
Q: James, I have a wood burning fireplace in good condition on my main floor. I would like to install a ...
A: I would have a person that installs gas lines (plumber, gas man, wood stove store) install the gas ...
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| Converting gas to wood | 2/28/2009 |
Q: I am looking to purchase a home and really want a wood burning fireplace. However, most of the ...
A: congratulations on your new home, I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep (www.csia.org, there ...
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| Smoking Chimney | 2/28/2009 |
Q: My chimney went on fire about a month ago. After this I cleaned the chimney. Since then when I ...
A: I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep (www.csia.org, there you can look up by zip code to ...
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| kitchen exhaust vented out through chimney flue | 2/26/2009 |
Q: I recently had my kitchen exhaust vented out and the handyman did it through chimney flue and not ...
A: very true and very dangers, I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep (www.csia.org, there you ...
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| chimney sweep | 2/26/2009 |
Q: i rent in so. california. have been in this apt 3 years and have never gotten the chimney swept. is ...
A: did you ask them? they might, if not have it done. I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep ...
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| rotted heatilator | 2/25/2009 |
Q: how to remove rotted heatilator fireboxes and what type of fireplace should be built to replace
A: you might need some one who does masonry, almost of chimney sweeps do, but I would have a local ...
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| insulating chimney chase | 2/24/2009 |
Q: my home was built in mid 60s as a ranch..in 80s a top floor was put on and in the process the ...
A: depending on how the extended the chimney, was it brick? was it metal pipe? if metal pipe then you ...
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| wood heater | 2/24/2009 |
Q: why does my wood heater smoke up the house when the wind blows hard? ANSWER: Hello Allan, is this ...
A: the 3', 10', 2' rule, this is where the chimney brakes the roof line you go up 3', then go around ...
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| refractory panels | 2/23/2009 |
Q: We have a Desa wood burning fireplace and I could have sworn that there were indentations in the ...
A: you should not have altered the fire brick in that type of fireplace. do not do any thing more I ...
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| chimney liner | 2/23/2009 |
Q: We live in Northern Michigan and recently we had a VERY cold snap..double digits below zero plus ...
A: I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep (www.csia.org, there you can look up by zip code to ...
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| Smoke smell in the bedroom | 2/23/2009 |
Q: We had a rumsford fireplace installed in our house that we just purchased. We had to install that ...
A: is the Lock Top installed correctly? can you see day light when you look up? you might have to have ...
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| fireplace vents in face of brick work | 2/22/2009 |
Q: have a wood burning fireplace that has gas logs in it now. the face of the fireplace has vents on ...
A: what it sounds like you have is called a "heatolater" this is a metal fire box (back wall and sides) ...
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| Stone | 2/22/2009 |
Q: We bought an old farm house that has an old stone fireplace. When it rains hard it leaks on on ...
A: with out seeing it and from what you describe I can not tell if this fireplace is safe or if you can ...
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| wood heater | 2/22/2009 |
Q: why does my wood heater smoke up the house when the wind blows hard? ANSWER: Hello Allan, is this ...
A: Welcome back Allan, ok then lets look out side is the chimney tall enough? are there roof peaks near ...
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| fireplace grate | 2/20/2009 |
Q: We have a wood burning built in fireplace in our home. Close to it you can really feel the warmth ...
A: do a Yahoo search for "Fireplace Blower Grates" then I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep ...
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| wood heater | 2/19/2009 |
Q: why does my wood heater smoke up the house when the wind blows hard?
A: is this some thing new? more from one direction or another? Is the wood heater a wood stove? I would ...
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| Chimney gap | 2/18/2009 |
Q: I recently bought a home and belive that my fireplace can be used for either gas or real logs( at ...
A: it sounds like a air intake vent and it should slide open and closed. open to allow fresh air to ...
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| Gas Fireplace Questions | 2/18/2009 |
Q: I have a gas fireplace and I'm wandering if the glass doors should be opened or closed after the ...
A: with out seeing what you have I am not really sure about that fireplace operation, did you read the ...
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| gas boiler | 2/18/2009 |
Q: Recently there has been a horrible smell coming from the gas boiler in our basement. I do not think ...
A: has the chimney been checked and cleaned? is it in good working order? Is this a new gas unit? there ...
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| Gas Fireplace Won't Light | 2/18/2009 |
Q: Ball, I have a gas fireplace on which I am able to light the pilot light, but as soon as I press a ...
A: did you refer to the owners manual? Do you have the owners manual? You might have to get some one in ...
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| no liner in chimney with gas furnace | 2/17/2009 |
Q: Four years ago, we switched from an oil to gas furnace. As part of that install, the contractors ...
A: I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep (www.csia.org, there you can look up by zip code to ...
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| chimney breast | 2/17/2009 |
Q: But apparently the chimney breast has been took out of my daughters bedroom.And capped off.is there ...
A: It is hard to tell with out seeing your set up but I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep ...
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| Pre-fab hearth floor cracked. | 2/16/2009 |
Q: We are selling our house (built in 1979) and the buyers had an inspection done. He noted the floor ...
A: the floor (panel) must be removed and replaced I do not know if they make that replacement panel any ...
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| Vented Fireplace | 2/14/2009 |
Q: We have a vented gas fireplace. We are having issues with the unit and someone came out to fix, ...
A: I am not sure what you are describing with out seeing it, I can only guess, just the logs and their ...
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| Marco fireplace | 2/14/2009 |
Q: Iam looking for an extension to a chimney. I was told it is a Marco Fireplace. The chimney ...
A: I do not know if Macro is till in business, you could do a web search, if not then you can not just ...
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| new fireplace | 2/13/2009 |
Q: I have a new home with a fireplace. Recently after a fire I went to close the flu and I noticed that ...
A: no this does not sound right, do not use the fireplace until it is checked, I would have a local ...
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| Blackened glass doors | 2/11/2009 |
Q: We burn would in a Kozy Heat fireplace. Is there anyway to prevent our glass doors from turning ...
A: you can contact Kozy and ask them? also in most cases it is an air adjustment or burning the ...
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| Flue Cracks | 2/8/2009 |
Q: I recently had my chimney swept and there are hairline cracks in the flue tiles that appear to ...
A: I will look into this for you and get the web page and get back to you. I do a sister product called ...
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| Smoke In My Basement | 2/8/2009 |
Q: I have a two story colonial with a partial finished basement. I have one wood burning fireplace in ...
A: What is happening is you are getting Negative Pressure in your home, if 10 gallons of air is going ...
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| combined flue gas exhaust | 2/6/2009 |
Q: My house is heated by two forced air natural gas furnaces. My hot water heater also uses gas. The ...
A: it is hard to tell what you have from what you describe but it doesn't sound right, yes it should be ...
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| brick fireplace with insert | 2/6/2009 |
Q: I live in British Columbia Canada and I have a home that was built between 1979-1982 with two ...
A: they put those tags in the back, inside, front....all over. You might have to pull the units to see ...
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| Cold draft (Breeze actually) around zero clearance Fireplace. | 2/6/2009 |
Q: We have a 14 year old zero clearance fireplace. There is an air grill (4 inch tall) below and above ...
A: hard to tell with out seeing it the out side of this fireplace may not be enclosed properly, or ...
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| Using an insert as a free standing wood burner | 2/5/2009 |
Q: I have a Buck Stove insert in good shape that is not being used and would like to put legs on and ...
A: an insert is nothing more than a wood stove that is "inserted" into the fireplace. you could check ...
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| face plate/surround for fireplace insert | 2/4/2009 |
Q: I have a large fireplace that we are looking to install a woodburning insert in. The problem I am ...
A: I would contact your local wood stove store, they might have some one who can help modify the insert ...
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| chimney | 2/4/2009 |
Q: I have a wood burning stove I want to pipe into a chimney that needs to be built. There is a damper ...
A: from what you state I am not sure what you are asking? What size should the chimney be? what size ...
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| Use of an aluminium flue with a wood burning stove | 2/4/2009 |
Q: I am about to install a wood burning stove, I have a chimney and an exsisting aluminium flue(left ...
A: the pipe must be rated and UL listed for a wood stove (no aluminum) you would cause a fire. did you ...
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| fix bricks or fireplace insert which is better | 2/3/2009 |
Q: We have a fireplace that was built in 1964 and has cracks in the mortar and up the chimney there are ...
A: hard to tell with out seeing it, an insert will give much more heat but close down the fireplace ...
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| flu system | 2/2/2009 |
Q: I'm building an outdoor fireplace opposite an indoor fireplace with the chimney containing both flu ...
A: I am not sure what you are building or how you are doing it from what you explain, I would say start ...
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| 5.5" vs 5" liner | 2/2/2009 |
Q: we are having our furnace replaced and currently we have a 4 year old 5.5" liner... Our contractor ...
A: I think you should be ok (can't tell for sure with out seeing it or sizing it my self) there is not ...
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| Smoke coming into house | 2/1/2009 |
Q: James, We have a woodburning fireplace upstairs and one in the basement. When we light a fire the ...
A: it does sound like negative pressure and the smoke maybe coming down the other fireplace, the hot ...
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| Water Heater Venting | 2/1/2009 |
Q: I have purchased and installed a 118,000 BTU tankless water heater in my dad's house. The 80% ...
A: Welcome back Steve, when opening a flue to make it bigger you can damage the flue and it should have ...
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| chimney pipe bigger than flu | 1/31/2009 |
Q: we have a 12 inch pipe we are installing today. But some experts have said our flu is about 10 ...
A: with out seeing it and sizing it my self I would say do not do it. solid flue (wood and coal) can ...
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| Where's the power | 1/31/2009 |
Q: We bought a home with a Dover by Heatilator cast iron ,N.G. fueled, free standing stove, model ...
A: that might be for a blower, but with out the owners manual it is had to say, try to find it and go ...
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| Water Heater Venting | 1/30/2009 |
Q: I have purchased and installed a 118,000 BTU tankless water heater in my dad's house. The 80% ...
A: what does the new water heater say about venting? if it says that it should go into the chimney then ...
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| chimney lining | 1/30/2009 |
Q: Hey, James. I'm having my old oil burner and oil tank removed to install natural gas in my home. ...
A: there are many reasons for the need to reline a flue. sizing, deterioration, and depending on the ...
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| fireplace and stainless steel | 1/29/2009 |
Q: I have an unvented gas log fireplace and loose a lot of the heat up the chimney. No damper, but have ...
A: I am not a big fan of "unvented" any thing and with out seeing what you want to do I would say no, ...
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| thermo coupler | 1/29/2009 |
Q: I have a Pyromaster model FSUV3oRN. I bought from Lowes about 8 years ago. This year no gas to the ...
A: you have to contact the manufacturer (I do not know this unit), sis you talk to Lowes? Do not try to ...
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| stink | 1/29/2009 |
Q: I have a wood burner in the living room. The back of it has a 6” tee with a cap on bottom for ...
A: Welcome back Randy, "did a certified sweep look at or install this unit?" i have no idea it was ...
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| frozen flue | 1/28/2009 |
Q: After this last ice storm, the flue to my wood burning fireplace is frozen shut. Is there a way to ...
A: you could try a drop light, hair dryer to warm the damper up but you will have the same problem ...
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| smokey room, no heat | 1/28/2009 |
Q: my sitting room is relativley small and so should be easy to heat but its not.I have an open ...
A: It is hard to understand the problem from what your describe but It might be negative pressure, I ...
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| Heat pump/oil burner backup/woodstove | 1/28/2009 |
Q: I am renting a one story rambler with a basement. I am really very unfamiliar with oil burners and ...
A: I am not sure which unit you are talking about, the wood stove or oil unit? either way they should ...
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| stink | 1/28/2009 |
Q: I have a wood burner in the living room. The back of it has a 6” tee with a cap on bottom for ...
A: Welcome back Randy, Creosote is a by product of in complete combustion. you need to run the stove ...
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| stink | 1/27/2009 |
Q: I have a wood burner in the living room. The back of it has a 6” tee with a cap on bottom for ...
A: it sounds like you are not burning your stove hot enough. and what you are getting is 3rd stage ...
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| heating oil fumes from chimney | 1/26/2009 |
Q: Lately we noticed a heating oil smell outdoors from chimney when oil burner is working.This is ...
A: this is strange could it be front he wind?does your oil unit vent into he chimney or a power venter ...
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| smokey fireplace | 1/26/2009 |
Q: Some of the firebricks at the back of our fireplace are broken. Would that cause smoke to back up ...
A: yes those vents could be doing it, is there way the air is getting up into the attic? if so stop it ...
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| high chimney | 1/26/2009 |
Q: ..regards tom
A: 1st most chimney work fine, (its the house that is the problem, Negative Pressure) 2nd follow the ...
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| Kiva Fireplace | 1/26/2009 |
Q: Is it difficult and expensive to change a Kiva fireplace to a brick one? Thank you
A: I have never heard of a Kiva Fireplace, so changing it my be difficult, I would have a local ...
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| smoke | 1/25/2009 |
Q: Why does smoke come out of my chimney when there is no fire burning?
A: is this chimney connected to another unit? like an other home (condo) or an oil fired unit? if so ...
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| Damper | 1/24/2009 |
Q: I have a home built in the mid 1960's with a brick fireplace. The damper is a steel plate that runs ...
A: your fireplace is over 45 years old? the entire system might need to be replaced. I would have a ...
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| DAMPER FREEZES | 1/24/2009 |
Q: THE DAMPER FREEZES CLOSED ESPECIALLY DURING THESE BITTER COLD DAYS, AND WE ARE OFTEN NOT ON SITE. ...
A: No need to use all caps that is yelling on line. are you getting water down the chimney that could ...
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| smokey fireplace | 1/24/2009 |
Q: Some of the firebricks at the back of our fireplace are broken. Would that cause smoke to back up ...
A: it could, but more than likely you are getting Negative Pressure in your home (house stack effect) ...
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| Refractory replacement | 1/23/2009 |
Q: marco wood burning fireplace Model 1405 2 sided left hand. I need the refractory back 164513 ...
A: did you try to contact Marco? if you can't find it you can find replacement panels, I would have a ...
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| the smell of smoke from next door log burner | 1/21/2009 |
Q: i have a problem with next doors log burner. When next doors log burner is burning logs the smell of ...
A: if the two flues are close together in the same chimney then yes you will get smoke down your ...
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| Smoking chimney | 1/21/2009 |
Q: I have had open fires all my life. I had a Victorian fire installed and at first it did not smoke, ...
A: I am not sure what a "Victorian fire" is, but it sounds like a fireplace. Almost all fireplaces work ...
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| draft in fireplace. | 1/21/2009 |
Q: My fireplace I believe is a fireplace insert. With the flue closed, a very small amount of air will ...
A: I am not sure by what you explain what you have or how to correct it, I would have a local Certified ...
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| 2 storey home with fireplace on both floors | 1/20/2009 |
Q: my wife and i just bought a house that was built in the early 1900's. it has a fire place on both ...
A: Depending on how it was when they closed it up, how it faired all these years and if it is safe now. ...
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| Glass for fireplace | 1/19/2009 |
Q: Moved into house that has old fireplace. The glass broke, and I have nothing to indicate who ...
A: I am not sure what you have you say a furnace in a fireplace? missing glass? with out seeing it I ...
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| chimney? | 1/19/2009 |
Q: I have just bought a house and have ripped out the old coal fire.. and i am installing an electric ...
A: if there is not exhaust going into he flue then you can cover the top with a metal plate and ...
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| Next door neighbor's chimney | 1/18/2009 |
Q: Every time our neighbors have a fire our sunroom and in side our home smells like smoke. Looking at ...
A: Welcome back Mary, it is still not clear why you are getting this odor. It sounds like the 2 ...
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| FIREPLACE | 1/18/2009 |
Q: IS IT SAFE TO OPERATE A GAS FIREPLACE WITH CHIMMNEY DAMPER CLOSED?
A: I assume you are talking about GAS LOGS and if so then they came with a owners manual, refer to that ...
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| Next door neighbor's chimney | 1/17/2009 |
Q: Every time our neighbors have a fire our sunroom and in side our home smells like smoke. Looking at ...
A: do you have a fireplace? is it in the sun room? if so then what is happening is you are getting ...
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| fireplace | 1/16/2009 |
Q: how do i close the flue on the inside of the fireplace/
A: I believe you are asking how to close the "damper", look up inside the firebox (watch you don't hit ...
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| Chimney Sweeping | 1/16/2009 |
Q: a few years ago I had a liner installed in my chimney. The company told me that once a liner is ...
A: your vents and chimneys should be checked every year (may not need cleaning) by a certified sweep ...
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| Wood fireploace insert | 1/16/2009 |
Q: We just purchased a Lopi Freedom Bay fireplace insert and cannot seem to sufficiently heat the room ...
A: what did the stove store that you bought it from say? What did the person who installed say did they ...
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| brown spots | 1/15/2009 |
Q: What are the brown spots at chimney joints? Two joints have stains ,one has small spot and the other ...
A: it is hard to tell with out seeing these stains and where on the chimney they are. I would have a ...
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| smoke coming back into house | 1/15/2009 |
Q: We have a masonary fireplace that was built with the house 3+ years ago. we have from day one, built ...
A: What is happening is you are getting Negative Pressure in your home (house stack effect) that is hot ...
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| chimney | 1/15/2009 |
Q: hi im in rented property ive been in my loft and noticed the chimney stacks have big cracks in and ...
A: it is hard to tell by what you describe here what you have, I would have a local Certified Chimney ...
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| Exhausto Limitations | 1/14/2009 |
Q: Our stove downdrafts due to wind coming from a particular direction. We get wind up to 125 mph but ...
A: it sounds like you have a problem only from the south, so maybe you could find out what is there and ...
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| Oil Smell in House When Boiler is Firing | 1/13/2009 |
Q: We have a 1961 single story ranch home with basement and a single masonry fireplace which has two ...
A: you have a lot going on here so lets see if I can help, lets say every thing is clean and working ...
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| small crack in prefab chimney back wall | 1/13/2009 |
Q: We had our entire fireplace and chimney replaced in February 2008. We noticed yesterday, January ...
A: I would contact the fireplace manufacturer about that crack (it might be covered by the warranty) it ...
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| Chimney in disrepair | 1/11/2009 |
Q: We bought this 90 year old house knowing the fireplace didn't work. A Chimney Sweep inspected it ...
A: with our seeing this fireplace I would follow the certified sweep's recommendations ( you could get ...
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| Exhaust from heat getting into house | 1/11/2009 |
Q: A few weeks ago I noticed exhaust from my oil-fired forced air heating system getting into my ...
A: I am not sure what is going on with your set up, but yes the furnace smoke pipe could be shorter ...
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| Fireplace flu | 1/11/2009 |
Q: Recently we have had a hard time opening and closing our flu. Last week it was in the closed ...
A: what you are talking about is called a damper and it might have some thing on top of it, rusted shut ...
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| superior fireplace # AB276613 | 1/9/2009 |
Q: I have a superior fireplace and the back refractory has a large opening in it as of yesterday. ...
A: DO NOT USE THIS FIREPLACE until it is repaired. try contacting Superior and I I would have a local ...
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| Gas Fireplace Damper | 1/9/2009 |
Q: I have a natural gas fireplace - a TEMCO fireplace unit with glass doors and ceramic logs. I have ...
A: the logs came with a manual and those instructions must be followed. If you do not have that manual ...
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| vent free gas log | 1/8/2009 |
Q: ,,i have a monessen gas vent free log and i havetn used it very much in the last few years since i ...
A: I am not a big fan of Vent Free any thing, did you call the company who installed it? or the ...
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| backdrafting wood boiler | 1/7/2009 |
Q: I have a fp industries indoor wood boiler located in my basement. I bought my home two years ago and ...
A: some thing has changed either in the chimney (blockage, not re installed correctly) or some thing in ...
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| Water in firebox....Carpet in front of hearth wet | 1/7/2009 |
Q: Today after several hours of heavy rain, I noticed water was getting into the firebox even though ...
A: it is hard to tell from what you describe, is this fireplace below grade (under the ground level) if ...
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| fire place down draft | 1/7/2009 |
Q: We have a basement fireplace that we use frequently. Randomly, smoke will not vent up and will fill ...
A: What is happening is you are getting Negative Pressure in your home that is hot air raising in your ...
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| Creosote problems with woodburning stove. | 1/6/2009 |
Q: Hey James. About 7 weeks ago, being the rocket scientists that we are, my husband and I decided to ...
A: if every thing worked before then you did not get it right when you put it back together (this you ...
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| two-sided insert | 1/6/2009 |
Q: I have a two-sided wood burning fireplace but all the heat goes up the flue. I want to find a ...
A: I would say start with your local wood stove store and see what they have (deal local so you can get ...
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| Chimney Cleaning | 1/6/2009 |
Q: Please guide me through detaching and cleaning the Efel harmony chimney (comes out the back), I ...
A: I am not sure what a "Efel harmony chimney" and with out the right tools and vac's you could cause ...
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| Replacing the top of a zero clearance fireplace | 1/6/2009 |
Q: Can you safely remove and replace the entire top section of a zero clearance fireplace without ...
A: with out seeing it I can not say for sure, but I do not think so. you may be able to install a top ...
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| Bitter smell of smoke in room | 1/5/2009 |
Q: A metal wood-burning stove produces bitter smelling smoke in the room after it heats up. Connector ...
A: it is hard to tell what you have by what you describe but, I would have a local Certified Chimney ...
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| Gas Logs | 1/5/2009 |
Q: We have vent-free gas logs and for some reason, recently the fire just goes out. There is no gas ...
A: I am not a big fan of "vent free" any thing. it might be a sensor in which case you are getting to ...
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| Poor Draft | 1/5/2009 |
Q: I am having trouble with my enviro fireplace insert. I cannot get enough air into the firebox to ...
A: I am assuming the insert is clean and installed correctly, try opening a door or window (all the ...
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| Smell in fireplace | 1/5/2009 |
Q: I have been reading about a bad smell coming from the fire place when not in use I have the same ...
A: What is happening is you are getting Negative Pressure in your home that is hot air raising in your ...
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| wood stove stack installation | 1/5/2009 |
Q: I have a wood burning stove outside in a florida room. It has a 6 inch rear smoke pipe. I purchased ...
A: you can not use this chimney. You can not reduce a solid flue unit. either install a 6" all the way ...
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| Smoke in supply duct from wood furnace | 1/4/2009 |
Q: We have a heat pump and an add-on wood furnace. The wood furnace has a jacket around it with a ...
A: not sure what you have with out seeing it. I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep ...
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| insulated stainless steel flu or not | 1/4/2009 |
Q: i'm thinking of putting in a wood fireplace insert. my chimney is fine, i went too two places and, ...
A: I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep (www.csia.org, there you can look up by zip code to ...
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| installing a stove pipe reducer in a prefab chimney. | 1/4/2009 |
Q: I have an appalachian wood stove model 30cd (http://www.appalachianstove.com/woodstove_30CD.php#). ...
A: you can not reduce the pipe and with out seeing this set up I can not be sure what you have but it ...
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| "key" to operate damper | 1/4/2009 |
Q: I have an odd damper assembly--was installed sometime in the mid-70s when the chimney was built. ...
A: Try a door knob the older type (I have used the glass door knobs) they still sell them in the ...
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| Flue sizing | 1/3/2009 |
Q: I have an outdoor fp under a 16'covered patio which I think may not have the correct flue dims. ...
A: I would start with your local building department for proper sizing of that system. if it only ...
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| fisher wood stove insert | 1/3/2009 |
Q: I have a fisher insert #H901840 and i need to put a pipe to the top of it,due to the blower grate on ...
A: I am not sure what you have from your description, and I am not familiar with that stove, I would ...
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| Wood underneath firebox: | 1/2/2009 |
Q: I recently had a sweep by my home to clean out my chimney - since it hasn't been done in years, and ...
A: some times when building a fireplace a mason will use wood to support the base of the fire box and ...
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| Chimney rebuild or fixed? | 1/2/2009 |
Q: I recently had foundation work (piers attached) completed on my home. When the company was close to ...
A: I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep (www.csia.org, there you can look up by zip code to ...
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| Firplace installation | 1/2/2009 |
Q: I am considering installing a fireplace in my home for the looks as well as the efficiency. I have ...
A: when you say "has a sleeve for the furnace and how water heater"? and "can you tap into it" you can ...
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| Wood Burning Fireplace | 1/2/2009 |
Q: is there a way to remove a old old wood burning fireplace with out a professional? It is about 30+ ...
A: with out seeing it I would not know what you have or what to do with it. I am not a big fan of ...
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| fireplace flue adjust rod | 1/2/2009 |
Q: we have a conestoga black cast iron insert,a metal(threaded)rod comes out top middle which has no ...
A: you will have to go back to Conestoga to get that "rod" and owners manual you should not have to use ...
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| Smoking Chimney Flu | 1/1/2009 |
Q: We have a cabin with a wood burning stove. It has been fine, all of a sudden this weekend the flu ...
A: when was the last time the stove and flue was cleaned? was there any thing in the cabin pulling air ...
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| Chimney flues | 12/30/2008 |
Q: I'm looking to buy a property in Maine. The basement has a wood heater for HWBB heat and an oil ...
A: I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep (www.csia.org, there you can look up by zip code to ...
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| fireplace with loose broken tiles in firebox | 12/30/2008 |
Q: Is it safe to use a fireplace with loose or missing tiles in the floor of the firebox? I'm renting ...
A: I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep (www.csia.org, there you can look up by zip code to ...
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| burning pine cones | 12/30/2008 |
Q: what is the material/paint that is sprayed on pine cones that when put in wood burning stove makes ...
A: I am sorry but I do not know what they use, but as a child growing up my mom would let us color ...
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| Masonry Chimney Crack Repair | 12/30/2008 |
Q: I have a very large limestone masonry chimney that is towards the center of a cathedral ceiling. ...
A: I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep (www.csia.org, there you can look up by zip code to ...
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| Chmney Inspection | 12/29/2008 |
Q: I am under contract to purchase a home that was built 8 years ago. It has a cultured stone-clad ...
A: I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep (www.csia.org, there you can look up by zip code to ...
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| Fireplace Stone | 12/29/2008 |
Q: I have a Lennox ELV direct vent gas fireplace. Last spring, I had stonework installed around the ...
A: you will have to read the owners manual for that unit and it will tell you how close you can get ...
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| vent on outside of chimney side | 12/29/2008 |
Q: I have a dryer like vent on the outside of my chimney located about 6 feet off the round on the ...
A: I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep (www.csia.org, there you can look up by zip code to ...
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| Ground water leaks... | 12/29/2008 |
Q: We were on vacation for Christmas and returned last night. We live in Chicago and in our absence ...
A: yes it is possible to get ground water to seep into the foundation. are you sure the water didn't ...
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| smoke | 12/29/2008 |
Q: we live in a an old farm house with a large fireplace and have just re converted it to an open log ...
A: you say it "was just re converted it to a open log fire"?was there a wood stove before? did it ever ...
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| wood fireplace venting | 12/27/2008 |
Q: I actually have 2 questions. I have a wood fireplace built with the house in 1978. There is a ...
A: 1st yes it sounds like a fresh air intake, there should be a "dryer vent" type vent some where on ...
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| Chimney flu leak | 12/27/2008 |
Q: Sept 2008 we had record rains, starting the 3rd continuous rain our flu started leaking. We had ...
A: Welcome back Les, yes please wait until it is dry and safe to do the hose test start even below the ...
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| Chimney flu leak | 12/27/2008 |
Q: Sept 2008 we had record rains, starting the 3rd continuous rain our flu started leaking. We had ...
A: when you say "our flue started leaking" I guess you mean the water drips in your fireplace? and it ...
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| Wood Stove Hook up | 12/27/2008 |
Q: I live in a house built in 1916, it has 2 chimney's and the back chimney is hooked up to a gas ...
A: NO you can not hook up the wood to the gas flue, they must have there own flue's. The fact that ...
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| Smoke on Glass Door | 12/26/2008 |
Q: I recently got a wood burning fireplace insert. (Vermont Castings Montpelier medium insert) ...
A: Welcome back Robert, try adjusting the vents and see if that helps, also try other wood that might ...
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| Smoke on Glass Door | 12/25/2008 |
Q: I recently got a wood burning fireplace insert. (Vermont Castings Montpelier medium insert) ...
A: you might need to adjust the vents (that will wash the front and glass with fresh air to help keep ...
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| Temtex TFC 36-2 | 12/25/2008 |
Q: I need a new back refractory panel for my Temtex TFC 36-2. I can't seem to locate a web site for ...
A: I do not know if they are still around, try a local wood stove store and I would have a local ...
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| Easy way to remove flue secions? | 12/25/2008 |
Q: Just wanted to thank you for taking the time to answer me. We are remodeling our living room and ...
A: it sounds like you have a Pre-fab and pipe system if so you can not mix 2 different pipes or use a ...
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| Fireplace | 12/25/2008 |
Q: I have a fireplace in my family room and a roughed in fireplace in my basement which is covered by ...
A: you have a negative pressure issue, the hot air that is going up the first chimney is being pulled ...
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| chimney insulation | 12/25/2008 |
Q: I had a wall mounted television installed above my fireplace in a home I recently purchased. Should ...
A: I am not a big fan of TV's over fireplace's (I do not know what you have done with wires or the type ...
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| leaking thimble | 12/24/2008 |
Q: What is wrong when black water & sap leaks down the wall from around the thimble/stove pipe? It has ...
A: this is for a wood stove? what this installed correctly? the smoke pipe should face the pipe before ...
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| fireplace cracked flue | 12/24/2008 |
Q: After a recent Chimney sweep inspection (not sure if tech is certified as you recommend) of our ...
A: first I would get a second opinion and have a local Certified Chimney Sweep (www.csia.org, there you ...
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| fireplace inserts | 12/23/2008 |
Q: thank you for your time Kevin
A: first I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep (www.csia.org, there you can look up by zip code ...
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| chimney not drawing effectively | 12/23/2008 |
Q: Our home is 6 years old and our fireplace has always drawn very well. My husband just replaced the ...
A: you say your husband "just replaced the cement liner inside" and now you are having problems, I ...
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| cast iron seal | 12/23/2008 |
Q: Hey James i have a chimney which has a cast iron seal right directly above the fire place. So when ...
A: I really can not tell what you have in this picture, either way I would have a local Certified ...
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| fireplace removing house heat? | 12/23/2008 |
Q: My children bought a house several years ago that has a brick fireplace. They use it during the Xmas ...
A: first thing I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep (www.csia.org, there you can look up by zip ...
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| gas logs and fireplace help | 12/22/2008 |
Q: ..my wife and I recently bought a house that has a regular fireplace/chimney with gas logs and not ...
A: I am not sure what you have but it sounds like a Heatolator fire box. and yes the vents should send ...
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| Damper Open or Closed with Gas? | 12/22/2008 |
Q: I bought cermaic gas logs and only burn fires in the fireplace using gas. Can I safely close the ...
A: what does the installation instructions say? you must follow them to the letter and they usually ...
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| smoking fireplace | 12/22/2008 |
Q: I too like Michael have a manufactured home fireplace insert, my home is 2330 sq ft and the ...
A: I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep (www.csia.org, there you can look up by zip code to ...
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| wood stove smoke | 12/22/2008 |
Q: my husband recently installed a wood stove in our new home - first we thought we were having an ...
A: is the stove installed correctly? Is it lined all the way to the top and insulated? is the chimney ...
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| broken damper handle | 12/21/2008 |
Q: I don't have a question.It's been a while since my last e-mail to James.He was just great with his ...
A: but I am sorry I do not remember your original post, did you ever get the unit looked at by a ...
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| chimney insulation | 12/21/2008 |
Q: dairly use - Wood burning stove with conventional flue and block construction. The block chimney in ...
A: I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep (www.csia.org, there you can look up by zip code to ...
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| rain in fireplace | 12/21/2008 |
Q: We have decided to close up our fireplace and drywall over it so that the corner can be put to ...
A: maybe a stainless steel sheet over the top? I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep ...
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| fireplace/stove 1950's house | 12/20/2008 |
Q: We have recently purchased a 1958 home that has in the den a two door black cast iron stove(?)or ...
A: do not use this unit until it is is looked at I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep ...
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| Smokey two-sided fireplace...Help | 12/20/2008 |
Q: We purchased our current home in Colorado late last winter and were excited at the prospect of ...
A: I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep (www.csia.org, there you can look up by zip code to ...
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| Fan in Elco Fireplace Insert | 12/20/2008 |
Q: We need to replace the fan with thermostat in our Elco Fireplace. Please direct me to where we ...
A: csia.org, there you can look up by zip code to find one near you) take a first hand look at what you ...
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| Thrimble | 12/20/2008 |
Q: What causes the trimble to have cracks? How is it replaced?And how do you replace the morter at the ...
A: Welcome back Lynwood, did you have a certified sweep take a first hand look? its not just as easy as ...
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| Haven't Burned in a While | 12/20/2008 |
Q: We have three fireplaces, all in the same spot on three different floors. The main floor firelplace ...
A: What is happening is you are getting Negative Pressure in your home that is hot air raising in your ...
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| Fresh Air intake vent and woodburning fireplace insert | 12/19/2008 |
Q: I have recently installed an Hampton HI305 wood burning insert into my masonry fireplace. The ...
A: what does the owners manual state? with out the owners manual I would not install or use that ...
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| chimmney stack removal | 12/19/2008 |
Q: we had a small damp patch on our bedroom wall and a suveyer looked from the ground and said the lead ...
A: I am sorry but I do not under stand what you are asking me or what a "damp, breast, lead flashing, ...
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| Outer chimney wall heats up | 12/19/2008 |
Q: Just bought a house built in 1969, ranch style with main level and basement. Each level has a ...
A: Steve it is a good idea to have a certified sweep take a first hand look (www.csia.org) the sweep ...
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| chimney | 12/18/2008 |
Q: we had a leaking chimney so had it taken down to just inside the roof space. We are thinking of ...
A: I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep (www.csia.org, there you can look up by zip code to ...
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| victorian fireplace. | 12/18/2008 |
Q: My house has a Victorian fireplace, I think it might be original but not certain - see attached ...
A: it is very hard to tell what you have from this picture, I would have a local Certified Chimney ...
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| Chimney flue | 12/17/2008 |
Q: I have a leak in the wall caused by the chimney according to roof specialist. I had a chimney ...
A: I am not sure what type of chimney you have or why you are getting the water in. but it sounds like ...
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| Installing wood burning stove insert in fireplace with narrow damper | 12/16/2008 |
Q: I just bought a two-year old Avalon Rainier at auction and am trying to install it in my fireplace ...
A: has the chimney been inspected by a certified sweep (it must be) (www.csia.org) we either cut part ...
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| fireplace chimneys | 12/16/2008 |
Q: A neighbor told us that burning an aluminum can in a wood stove will help remove creosote, is this ...
A: do not burn anything but wood in your fireplace. if you need to have the creosote removed call a ...
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| Fireplace not warming room | 12/15/2008 |
Q: We are having problems with our fireplace not projecting heat. Once we turn the gas on and really ...
A: you do not say if your fireplace is a masonry or Pre-fab, if you have a blower or if you ever got ...
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| chimney flu leak | 12/15/2008 |
Q: I have a brick fireplace on a 1966 home. We have owned the home with no leaking problem for 5 yrs. ...
A: lets start with a water problem is very hard to fix (you start with the obvious and fix from there) ...
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| Smoky cellar | 12/15/2008 |
Q: I have a fireplace on the first floor that was inspected and considered fine. Whenever I have a ...
A: I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep (www.csia.org, there you can look up by zip code to ...
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| smokey doublesided fireplace | 12/13/2008 |
Q: We have a doublesided fireplace that has glass doors on each side (they are older and don't shut ...
A: yes replacing the doors, making the chimney taller both can help but I would start with opening a ...
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| Smoking Fireplace | 12/13/2008 |
Q: We have a double flue chimney in our house and although our damper is closed, whenever our tenant ...
A: What is happening is you are getting Negative Pressure in your home that is hot air raising in your ...
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| smoke rolling into house from fireplace | 12/13/2008 |
Q: I recently purchased a house with a fireplace. When I have a fire in it smoke will roll out of the ...
A: I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep (www.csia.org, there you can look up by zip code to ...
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| Small cracks in interior Firebrick | 12/12/2008 |
Q: What can I use to patch small cracks in the firebrick?
A: is this a pre-fab or masonry fireplace? masonry you could clean the crack of all lose mortar and ...
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| creasote | 12/12/2008 |
Q: we have a wood furnace in our basement, when it rains we get a river of black stuff that smells like ...
A: if you have a wood furnace then it will make Creosote and if it gets wet (from rain) it can flow ...
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| leaking chimney | 12/12/2008 |
Q: We have a vintage 1793 center chimney(original bricks) colonial. For the two years that we have ...
A: lets start with "the north side leak" it could be the way storms roll into your area. A water leak ...
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| Fresh air intake | 12/12/2008 |
Q: I have a Majestic Vented gas fireplace. It seams to have a strong pilot that stays lit. When the ...
A: what does the manual say about this? is this until a "direct vent" if so the vent has 2 pipes (one ...
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| Wood insert/creosote | 12/11/2008 |
Q: I have a wood fireplace insert and would like to know you opinion about some of the anit creosote ...
A: what does the insert owners manual say about how to burn that unit? as far as Creosote removal, read ...
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| Thrimble | 12/11/2008 |
Q: What causes the trimble to have cracks? How is it replaced?And how do you replace the morter at the ...
A: cracks can be caused by wear and tear, age, and even from original installation. to replace it you ...
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| double-sided fireplace to woodstove swap | 12/11/2008 |
Q: We currently have Hart glass screens on both sides, that we happily flip open and closed when we ...
A: as far as "not drawing well" you might have the same problem with the wood stove. I would also have ...
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| Fireplace draw | 12/10/2008 |
Q: I have a Northern facing chimney totally exposed to the outside with a large buck stove insert. This ...
A: they do make wind deflection caps that can help, I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep ...
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| fire place floor | 12/10/2008 |
Q: I bought a house a few years ago its apx 18 yrs old.It had a gas fired log system in it and I had it ...
A: it sounds like an ash dump door that is missing, I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep ...
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| vintage preway fireplace | 12/10/2008 |
Q: we have a vintage preway fireplace that we want to install in our living room that has hardwood ...
A: when you say "vintage" I hope it is in good working order and you have the owners manual. as far as ...
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| covering fireplace vents | 12/10/2008 |
Q: James. I have a house built in the late 50s. The brick fireplace has four vents in the front. Two ...
A: 1st I am not a big fan of TV's over a fireplace, second what you are describing in your fireplace ...
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| covering a hole in top of existing fireplace | 12/9/2008 |
Q: I am getting ready to install a ventless gas fireplace in an existing fireplace opening. Question is ...
A: I am not sure what you have for a fireplace so sealing it up I am not sure about or even if I would ...
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| smoke smell | 12/9/2008 |
Q: I have an appalachian 4n1-xl wood catalytic insert with SS flex liner with insulation. this is on ...
A: Welcome back Landon, you could try the gasket and use what the manufacturer says to secure it (high ...
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| Fireplace spin draft controls | 12/9/2008 |
Q: I recently had my chiment swept in a place I bought 1 year ago. It is a heatilator wood burning fire ...
A: 1st if you just bought the unit 1 year ago where it the manual? if you don't have it find it it will ...
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| smoke smell | 12/8/2008 |
Q: I have an appalachian 4n1-xl wood catalytic insert with SS flex liner with insulation. this is on ...
A: what does the owners manual say about the gasket size and replacement? the smoking could be that the ...
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| prefab | 12/8/2008 |
Q: i have a majestic thulman model L-42 prefab fireplace. i have no manuals with it. i am wanting to ...
A: Wes, basically what you are asking me is "can I put Cadillac brakes on a VW" I have not researched ...
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| Converting Wood to Natural gas fireplace | 12/8/2008 |
Q: I want to convert my current wood burning fireplace to a double sided gas fireplace. My current ...
A: I would start with your local building department and your local wood stove store and see what they ...
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| Majestic Gas Fireplace | 12/8/2008 |
Q: I have a majestic gas fireplace and there is an immense amount of cold air leaking into the room. ...
A: no it is not easy to remove just the fire box, I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep ...
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| Damper Repair | 12/6/2008 |
Q: I just bought a 40-year-old, one-story house with a wood-burning fireplace. It is the original ...
A: it sounds like a Pre-fab unit, why is the damper missing, is it safe to use with that missing? in ...
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| prefab | 12/6/2008 |
Q: i have a majestic thulman model L-42 prefab fireplace. i have no manuals with it. i am wanting to ...
A: both units must be rated for use in a "Pre-fab". you must contact both manufacturers to find out if ...
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| Convert Wood Burning to Gas Logs | 12/5/2008 |
Q: I have a Superior wood burning prefab fireplace Model # CF3860. It was already in my home when I ...
A: you will have to go back to the Manufacturer, local wood stove store, your condo board to find this ...
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| fireplace smells of sut days after fire was built! | 12/4/2008 |
Q: Three days ago we built a fire and the damper wasn't all the way open so the smoke got real bad. We ...
A: this is not your typical way to have a fire, sorry. Did you close the damper after the fire was out? ...
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| boiler for woodburner | 12/4/2008 |
Q: Iam looking for a boiler to fit into a steel woodburner which can be adapted to whichever boiler is ...
A: I am not sure what you are asking me for? a wood stove? wood boiler for home heating? you could try ...
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| fisher woodstove insert | 12/4/2008 |
Q: i just moved into a mountain cabin with a fisher woodstove insert. i started looking on the net to ...
A: start with your local wood stove store and I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep ...
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| fireplace fire box repair | 12/4/2008 |
Q: The bottom of the firebox surface has crumbled and the tiles have come loose. Can I replace the ...
A: I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep (www.csia.org, there you can look up by zip code to ...
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| Gas Starter vs Fire Starter Products | 12/3/2008 |
Q: We have a gas starter for our wood burning fireplace. Do you think it is more economical to use the ...
A: first I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep (www.csia.org, there you can look up by zip code ...
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| Pioner Spirit | 12/3/2008 |
Q: I am building a stone cabin in our woods here in IN. I've always wanted to build a cabin, By myself, ...
A: I think that is great that you have this hobby and it should bring you great satisfaction. while the ...
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| Fireplace height of hearth | 12/3/2008 |
Q: We just installed a woodburing fireplace. My dilemma is at what height to put the hearth. I ...
A: I would say to set every thing in "dry" at both heights and see what it looks like for a day each ...
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| Shared flue for gas fireplaces | 12/3/2008 |
Q: I own a townhouse with an existing fireplace on the main floor (that was converted to gas). The ...
A: Welcome back Doug, you can mix liquid fuel's (oil and gas) but not solids (wood and coal) in the ...
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| Refractory sheet replacement | 12/3/2008 |
Q: I have a 10-12 year old Temco fireplace. I would like to know how to replace the aging refractory ...
A: start with Temco, they should have the manual, and the replacement parts. Or you local wood stove ...
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| hole in my chimney pipe | 12/2/2008 |
Q: how do i fix my chimney pipe? i have a small hole in my pipe going into the tile chimney and i need ...
A: I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep (www.csia.org, there you can look up by zip code to ...
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| Black stove pipe as flue liner | 12/2/2008 |
Q: James, My house is 56 years old with the fireplace in the center of the house. I recently removed ...
A: I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep (www.csia.org, there you can look up by zip code to ...
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| thimble connections | 12/2/2008 |
Q: After installing my 6 inch stove pipe through a 12 inch thimble opening I have a couple inches of ...
A: where does the 6" pipe go after it goes into the 12' thimble? does it go into a 6" system or a 12" ...
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| Moisture in fireplace flue | 12/2/2008 |
Q: I have recently done extensive remodeling to my kitchen where I have a fireplace. In June, I had a ...
A: Welcome back Teresa, ok now you state you have a "non-venting gas log system" that produces a ton of ...
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| fireplace | 12/1/2008 |
Q: i would like to find out what i could make a fire wall in my fireplace to replace the old wall that ...
A: I am not sure what you are replacing? if this is a Pre-Fab fireplace you must replace it with stock ...
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| gas fireplace inserts | 12/1/2008 |
Q: Does anyone make a gas FP insert that draws air from the outside for combustion, are these more ...
A: check with your local wood stove store and see what they have available. I always say local because ...
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| flue pipe installation | 11/30/2008 |
Q: I'm about to install my new wood burning stove in my sun-room to help keep the cold at bay this ...
A: what kind of pipe does the stove call for? that is what you should use (metal Bestos, ICC Excel, ...
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| Gas Logs | 11/29/2008 |
Q: I'd like to put gas logs into my masonry fireplace. What are the advantages of vented versus vent ...
A: I am not a big fan of Vent Free logs, speak to your local wood/gas log store (if you buy from local ...
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| propane fireplace fan blower | 11/29/2008 |
Q: I have a propane fireplace model#adl36p with afan that will not shut off. I kicked the breaker ...
A: Hell Janeen, did you contact the manufacturer? do you live in a condo unit if so some one in the ...
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| smoke smell | 11/29/2008 |
Q: Recently I had a problem with my flue and my little tiny house totally filled up with smoke. I have ...
A: I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep (www.csia.org, there you can look up by zip code to ...
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| Smoking Fireplace | 11/28/2008 |
Q: I have a small (24" deep x 36" wide) Majestic fireplace insert that smokes the room every time it's ...
A: What is happening is you are getting Negative Pressure in your home that is hot air raising in your ...
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| Flue - Fully or partially open? | 11/28/2008 |
Q: It has been suggested to me that partially closing the flue will prolong the life of my fires, ...
A: the "damper" will open and close allowing air n smoke to leave the fireplace, open fully to start ...
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| fireplace/chimney construction | 11/28/2008 |
Q: I am considering purchasing an arts and crafts bungalow in Pasadena, California that was built in ...
A: I would say to contact your local building department and a good mason and see what the cost would ...
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| chimney insulation | 11/28/2008 |
Q: I have a brick chimney on the north side of my house. Thus it makes my living room quite cold. I ...
A: the down draft might be from Negative pressure in the home, What is happening is your home is a ...
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| fireplace | 11/28/2008 |
Q: We live in a 1910 bungalow. Fireplace is brick inside with a hole in the back covered by metal ...
A: I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep (www.csia.org, there you can look up by zip code to ...
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| venting problem | 11/27/2008 |
Q: My chimney is being used for a gas furnace. Wouldnt it be wrong to go through the same chimney to ...
A: not sure what you are asking but you can not mix liquid (gas or oil) and solid (wood and coal) in ...
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| Smoking towards end of firelog use | 11/27/2008 |
Q: I used a Pine Mountain fire log in my Don-Bar 9200 (http://www.don-bar.com)island fireplace. It was ...
A: when your air in the fireplace is hotter than the air in the house it will draft, as the fire dies ...
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| Moisture in fireplace flue | 11/26/2008 |
Q: I have recently done extensive remodeling to my kitchen where I have a fireplace. In June, I had a ...
A: Welcome back Theresa, first, is this the only unit in this chimney? if so get some one to cover the ...
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| Chimney Repair | 11/26/2008 |
Q: We recently purchased a single story home. We had the fireplace inspected and cleaned and learned ...
A: if you had a chimney fire then you need a level 2 inspection ("all accessible parts of the chimney ...
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| Removing Gas Logs | 11/26/2008 |
Q: My question is, we recently moved into our house and the previous owner had installed gas logs in ...
A: is this chimney safe to use? I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep (www.csia.org, there you ...
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| fireplace smoke in the lobby | 11/25/2008 |
Q: I have a very large but old fireplace in a lobby of a hotel that is recently being renovated. The ...
A: air in a chimney is either pulled or pushed down a chimney pushed is wind, pulled is mechanical ...
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| chimney | 11/25/2008 |
Q: Somebody gave me some metal chimney, similar to selkirk but the wall is thinner, he removed it from ...
A: I would never use used pipe. is that pipe rated for wood? Is the pipe a 7" to match the wood stove? ...
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| Timberline Insert | 11/24/2008 |
Q: We had someone out to clean our fireplaces today and the guy said there was no use in cleaning our ...
A: what you described is called "slamming" and is not to code, you must check with your local building ...
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| Furnace vented through chimney | 11/24/2008 |
Q: We recently bought a 1920s house and had a chimney expert over to talk about repointing. After ...
A: each unit must have its own flue so if you have a fireplace and oil burner then you need 2 flues one ...
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| Soot | 11/24/2008 |
Q: I have a question about an oil burner. We have temporarily rented a house on Long Island with small ...
A: I have a friend in long island at http://www.chiefchimney.com/ Ask for Diane Pilger, I have worked ...
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| vent free LP gas logs in existing Marco FP | 11/23/2008 |
Q: I have a Marco fireplace model DWF41-D that we have used for burning wood. The unit was installed ...
A: all units must be rated to work with each other, the pre-fab fireplace must be rated to use with gas ...
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| Exterior Chimney Box | 11/23/2008 |
Q: I have a Tru-Heat manufactured wood burning fireplace that was manufactured in 1986. I have owned ...
A: the out side of that chimney is separate from the inside (except for clearance to combustibles and ...
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| chimney length | 11/23/2008 |
Q: I have a house with a flat roof. I used a Buck stove insert in the fireplace for about 25 years. It ...
A: your stove should be piped to the first flue tile (I recommend to the top) the added smoke pipe must ...
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| Direct Vent fire place | 11/23/2008 |
Q: I have a direct vent gas fire place. The flue is about 12" and has a chimney top. I have never used ...
A: DO NOT BURN WOOD IN THAT FIREPLACE a true "Direct vent" is not designed for burning wood and you ...
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| fireplace | 11/23/2008 |
Q: why do my house smells like somke when i burn my fire place the damper is open
A: What is happening is you are getting Negative Pressure in your home. Does the smoke happen before, ...
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| Cold draft coming from fireplace | 11/22/2008 |
Q: Please forgive me if this question has been asked before. I did a quick search but my searching ...
A: Welcome back Kelly, ok now I see what you have and it called a "direct vent" gas fireplace. and the ...
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| Chimney operation | 11/22/2008 |
Q: As i examine the chimney it has three columns in it that are 7 By 11 inch rectangles. On the outside ...
A: you have several things going on and I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep (www.csia.org, ...
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| Firebox | 11/22/2008 |
Q: The back and bottom panel in my fireplace has a crack running the entire length of the fireplace. ...
A: it sounds like you have a Per-Fab fireplace (metal construction) and you may be able to find those ...
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| Cold draft coming from fireplace | 11/22/2008 |
Q: Please forgive me if this question has been asked before. I did a quick search but my searching ...
A: What is happening is you are getting Negative Pressure in your home try this sit in front of the ...
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| Wood stove installation | 11/21/2008 |
Q: I am planning to install my wood stove. I have to construct a non combustible wall spaced out by 1 ...
A: they make a high temp "stove" paint that should hold up fairly well. I would have a local Certified ...
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| Moisture in fireplace flue | 11/21/2008 |
Q: I have recently done extensive remodeling to my kitchen where I have a fireplace. In June, I had a ...
A: a top mount damper will hold moisture in the chimney (not allowing it to breath) if water is still ...
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| Gas starter | 11/20/2008 |
Q: I have a woodburning fireplace with a propane gas starter pipe and regularly use it to light and ...
A: I am not sure either, contact a local wood stove store and ask them, they might have even installed ...
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| Dura-flame only fires | 11/20/2008 |
Q: My mother-in-law insists on using only Dura-flame logs in her fireplace. She will not use real wood ...
A: 1st lets start with is the fireplace in question a masonry or metal (pre-fab) fireplace? if it is a ...
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| Chimney | 11/19/2008 |
Q: we have a gas fire on the wall their was a an open fire there before, use of the chimney is it true ...
A: I am not sure what you are describing or asking? do you have gas logs in an existing fireplace that ...
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| chimney at a slight angle | 11/19/2008 |
Q: I have no choice but to put a slight angle in the first 3 meters of my chimney. Then it straightens ...
A: welcome back Ncoom, ok now it sounds like you have an insert that goes into your fireplace and you ...
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| Gas Boiler Rollout | 11/19/2008 |
Q: James... I'm having some issues with a gas boiler I installed myself as a replacement for my old ...
A: lets start with some basics a 144 BTU natural draft boiler, in a 20' tall chimney, 2' lateral from ...
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| chimney at a slight angle | 11/18/2008 |
Q: I have no choice but to put a slight angle in the first 3 meters of my chimney. Then it straightens ...
A: Welcome Back Ncoom, when installing a pipe you must follow their instructions for installation. so ...
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| chimney at a slight angle | 11/18/2008 |
Q: I have no choice but to put a slight angle in the first 3 meters of my chimney. Then it straightens ...
A: I am not sure what you are asking, what does the stove installation instructions say? what does the ...
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| Heatilator gas insert cold air leaks | 11/17/2008 |
Q: Like the previous question, we also have a heatilator gas insert thats leaks cold air from bottom, ...
A: not sure what is going on you might have a very bad negative pressure problem pulling cold air down ...
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| intake fan ? | 11/17/2008 |
Q: I recently bought a house that is only 7 years old. It has a beautiful masonry fireplace in it, the ...
A: I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep (www.csia.org, there you can look up by zip code to ...
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| one sided convert to two sided | 11/17/2008 |
Q: We are going to remove the wall between kitchen and living room to make a great room. Presently have ...
A: I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep (www.csia.org, there you can look up by zip code to ...
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| rodent smell in fireplace vents | 11/17/2008 |
Q: we had an exterminator come and bate for rats that were getting in to our pet food in the garage and ...
A: what this looks like is called a "heatolator unit it is a metal box in the fireplace with vents low ...
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| smoke in house from fireplace | 11/16/2008 |
Q: We have a natural fireplace and when we try to burn anything wood or "commercial box logs" we have ...
A: yes if the chimney is not tall enough it will not draw correctly, also Does the smoke happen ...
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| Chemical smell | 11/16/2008 |
Q: After my fire has been burning for about an hour we get a chemical type smell (burns the eyes) in ...
A: next time you have a fire check the boiler room for that smell. if you are getting it from there ...
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| dampers | 11/15/2008 |
Q: Wood burning fireplace and the damper is stuck in the up position
A: is there a handle with a cotter pin in it? if so try to remove it (do not drop it or twist it) that ...
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| smoke from pellet stove and pipe | 11/15/2008 |
Q: We installed a earthstove pellet stove in our basement. We have had unending problems with smoke ...
A: what did the manufacturer say when you contacted them? is the pipe installed as per the installation ...
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| Why is smoke from fireplace coming into home | 11/15/2008 |
Q: We recently purchased a brand new home and just tried out our fireplace for the first time. When ...
A: What is happening is you are getting Negative Pressure in your home, your house is a better chimney ...
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| smell of smoke for days | 11/15/2008 |
Q: in my condo, I have a full chimney brick fireplace about 30 years old. everytime I have a fire I ...
A: there are other things that can bring smoke and odor down a chimney like the furnace return, ...
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| prefab chimney installation | 11/14/2008 |
Q: I've just purchased a napoleon wood stove and have to have a chimney installed. I've decided to go ...
A: a chimney should be as straight as possible, follow the manufactures instructions for installation ...
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| Brick Fireplace Opening | 11/14/2008 |
Q: We have a brick fireplace (3' x 21.5" internal base) which is open toward our hearth area. The back ...
A: I am not a big fan of double sides fireplaces they really do not heat well (get a wood ...
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| fireplace conversion | 11/14/2008 |
Q: the outside of my existing standard (rumford type)fireplace is now in the center of the kitchen,due ...
A: I am not a big fan of double sides fireplaces they really do not heat well (get a wood ...
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| Need fireplace parts | 11/14/2008 |
Q: Where can I get parts for a Pyromaster fireplace? Model HBC36, I need the rear firebrick
A: did you try the Internet for the manufacturer? local wood stove store? I would have a local ...
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| Smoke coming in the furnace. | 11/13/2008 |
Q: When I have a fire in my fireplace I get smoke coming in from the furnace. My mother had a chimney ...
A: what is happening is you are getting Negative Pressure in your home, if 10 gallons of air is going ...
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| 1940's wood burning fireplace. | 11/13/2008 |
Q: James! We recently purchased a 1940's home with a brick wood burning (massive!)unlined fireplace. I ...
A: I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep (www.csia.org, there you can look up by zip code to ...
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| fisher wood stove | 11/13/2008 |
Q: James, I removed a old wood and replaced it with a used fisher wood stove i also replaced some 8" ...
A: lets start with is the stove installed correctly? (8" to 6"? you can not down size a smoke pipe on a ...
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| Chimney Heat | 11/12/2008 |
Q: I have a brick chimney that runs through the center of the house. When I light the wood stove the ...
A: no that does not sound "normal" do not use it, I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep ...
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| relining chimey for insert | 11/12/2008 |
Q: I just bought a CenturyHeating CW2500X insert for my masonry fireplace.. Its a display and didn't ...
A: you should be able to down load a manual from the manufactures web page.by code it must be piped to ...
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| Installing gas logs | 11/12/2008 |
Q: What is a fair amount to pay for the installation of gas logs?
A: I am sorry but I am not sure what that would cost. try a few places and get estimates. be sure they ...
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| what to do about fireplace | 11/12/2008 |
Q: We just bought a house that was built in 1947. We were told that the chimney flue has a terra cotta ...
A: if you do not want to use the fireplace just close the damper and leave it alone but before you do ...
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| missing chimney pipe | 11/12/2008 |
Q: Okay, I live in Texas and my chimney was blown off my roof due to Hurricane Ike. Part of it is still ...
A: I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep (www.csia.org, there you can look up by zip code to ...
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| Damper Replacements | 11/11/2008 |
Q: James, I live in a 1920's bungalow with a masonry fireplace. The original throat damper ...
A: 8X8 is not a very big flue for a fireplace, maybe extending the top of the chimney 2-6', to replace ...
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| Wood Insert draft. | 11/11/2008 |
Q: I have purchased and house with a wood insert installed in an unlined 13x13 flue. When starting a ...
A: you must line to the top in an un lined chimney (should be insulated also) I would have a local ...
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| wood stove | 11/11/2008 |
Q: Have wood heater Model WC100C issue 586837 what yr is it. is it csa approved? How far from the ...
A: I do not know any thing about this unit, I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep (www.csia.org, ...
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| Liner for terra cotta flue for wood stove | 11/10/2008 |
Q: I have an 8x8 terra cotta flue that has never been used and was intended for a wood stove. I have ...
A: yes the masonry would be fine if there are no gaps, cracks or holes if so then have it relined. ...
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| smoky double sided fireplace | 11/9/2008 |
Q: . I have a large brick, double sided fireplace with opennings of approximately 32"x20" on each side, ...
A: Welcome back Mark, yes 8" minimum above the lintel to the throat of the damper. and the height ...
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| Lining old fireplace for gas coal use | 11/9/2008 |
Q: I have a very old (1915), very small (20" wide, 11" deep), coal-burning fireplace. The chimney and ...
A: what does the manufacture say about installation (you must follow them). Is this a stove with a pipe ...
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| Cracks around chimney flue on roof | 11/9/2008 |
Q: We had our chimney cleaned and the chimney sweep brought down a couple of pictures that showed ...
A: check with your local building department and home center. a sweep may have the form and experience ...
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| smoky double sided fireplace | 11/9/2008 |
Q: . I have a large brick, double sided fireplace with opennings of approximately 32"x20" on each side, ...
A: lets start with are both dampers open completly? is the chimney tall enough? Then if the fireplace ...
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| chimeny | 11/7/2008 |
Q: I have a two story home with a brick chimney. I have an existing oil burner. I would like to put an ...
A: you are right you can not mix the two, they must be in separate flues, you can not install one pipe ...
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| jotul #1 multifuel stove | 11/7/2008 |
Q: we wondered if you could help us. We have an old (20 years at least) jotul #1 stove to sell to make ...
A: I would say check what other stoves like your are going for on E-bay, and your local wood stove ...
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| smoke going into neighbours room upstairs | 11/6/2008 |
Q: lit fire for the first time this year we have a log burner we live in a semidetacted house neighbour ...
A: sound like you have a shared chimney? if so then the negative pressure of his house might be ...
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| vent | 11/6/2008 |
Q: i have a blaze king wood insert mod k ff-402 built in 1980 i think i keep talking to people about if ...
A: It is code to install a pipe to the first flue tile (I recommend lining all the way to the top and ...
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| wood stove in to a insert | 11/6/2008 |
Q: I have come across a old fisher wood stove insert that i would like to put in my place and have ...
A: all wood stoves (and inserts) have "a minimum clearance to combustibles" with out the manual you ...
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| Ceiling leaking around fireplace | 11/6/2008 |
Q: the ceiling started leaking after a storm and we had a new roof put on, but it is still leaking. My ...
A: what did the roofer say? if the top of the chimney (crown) damaged? then water can get in there, was ...
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| Smoking Multi fuel fire | 11/5/2008 |
Q: We have had a multifuel fire in our house for the last 3 years, sometimes it lights like a dream and ...
A: I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep (www.csia.org, there you can look up by zip code to ...
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| lining my fireplace. | 11/5/2008 |
Q: I have a wood burning fireplace that the previous home owner had put some gas logs in. We have taken ...
A: I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep (www.csia.org, there you can look up by zip code to ...
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| Is it recommended? | 11/4/2008 |
Q: We have a zero clearance fireplace that we would like to use this season and I have been getting ...
A: if it burns solid flues it will need cleaning (sooner or latter)Zero Clearance refers to space ...
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| Inital gas fireplace use | 11/3/2008 |
Q: I just moved into a house I am renting. I was going to use the fireplace and realized it wasn't ...
A: (no picture can through?)I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep (www.csia.org, there you can ...
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| Missing Chimney brick in attic! (Argh) | 11/2/2008 |
Q: I am concerned about my chimney! I cut a hole to inspect the attic, and install some insulation ...
A: I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep (www.csia.org, there you can look up by zip code to ...
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| No chimney crown, just a hole! | 11/2/2008 |
Q: I am a poor person, and bought an old house, 1880! I have been here for awhile, and I reroofed the ...
A: I will assume this is a masonry chimney, and the "hole" does not go all the way to the bottom and ...
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| Fireplace combustion | 11/1/2008 |
Q: I am working on residing a chimney for a customer. He has noticed rusty stains coming over the edge ...
A: it sounds like you are describing a "chimney case cover" this covers the top of a wooden chimney ...
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| Fireplace smoke in basement | 10/31/2008 |
Q: I have a 30-yr old 2-story home with forced air (heat pump w/ oil furnace backup) and a fireplace in ...
A: I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep (www.csia.org, there you can look up by zip code to ...
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| DIY installation of used pellet stove | 10/31/2008 |
Q: I have a used model HP40 Earth Stove pellet stove that I would like to install in my fireplace ...
A: Welcome back Diane, you mean to tell me that this manual does not say if 1" clearance to ...
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| DIY installation of used pellet stove | 10/31/2008 |
Q: I have a used model HP40 Earth Stove pellet stove that I would like to install in my fireplace ...
A: you must follow the installation instructions for any install like this, if you don't have them it ...
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| Chimney liner | 10/30/2008 |
Q: I have a timberline insert in my fireplace. It was installed in the early 80's and never had ...
A: After 2 chimney fires you should have the flue cleaned and video scanned to be sure the chimney clay ...
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| wood burner | 10/30/2008 |
Q: We have a chimney in the middle of the house and a oil boiler has a flue connected to it. I would ...
A: you can not mix liquid and solid in the same flue. I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep ...
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| Converting propane fireplace to wood | 10/30/2008 |
Q: I am a realtor and a client of mine fell in love with a log home, however, the double sided stone ...
A: with out seeing it I can't tell but I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep (www.csia.org, ...
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| venting pellet stove | 10/30/2008 |
Q: i e-mailed you on the 22nd and just got chance to read your reply.(thank you) been working few ...
A: I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep (www.csia.org, there you can look up by zip code to ...
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| Wood burning stove | 10/29/2008 |
Q: I currently have a gas fireplace in my house that has a chimney that goes through two stories and ...
A: yes you should be able to but I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep (www.csia.org, there you ...
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| smoky fireplace | 10/29/2008 |
Q: We have a large doublesided fireplace upstairs and a woodstove downstairs in our timberframed home. ...
A: this is a common problem, it is called "Negative Pressure" look at it this way if you have 10 ...
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| Accessing rear of fireplace firebox from outside | 10/28/2008 |
Q: A chimney sweep/repair company wants to reparge our fireplace by cutting a hole in the chimney from ...
A: I do not like the idea of a access door in the fire smoke chamber. I do a process called Smoke Tite, ...
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| Fitting a retaining plate for a woodburning stove | 10/28/2008 |
Q: I am in the process of fitting a woodburning stove, and have a plate to insert in the chimney, but I ...
A: did that plate come with instructions? it sounds like the "plate" is in place of the damper where ...
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| SMOKE | 10/27/2008 |
Q: We have a double fireplace with wood stove downstairs and regular fireplace upstairs. We put log in ...
A: this is a common problem called "negative pressure" that means the air going up the chimney down ...
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| New Chimney Installation - Cure time? | 10/26/2008 |
Q: I am wanting to install a wood burning stove in my basement. Of course I will want to use it as ...
A: to be honest I am not sure I do not do chimney construction. I would say read the mortar bag, talk ...
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| fireplace ,woodburning stove | 10/26/2008 |
Q: Iam hopeing to put a wood burning stove into existing fireplace which was hardley used.Ihave taken ...
A: I am not sure I understand what you mean by "i have taken out the old fireplace and am left with ...
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| gas fireplace | 10/25/2008 |
Q: We just moved into a apartment with a gas fireplace. There is no remote to be found and has been ...
A: you might have to have some one from your local wood stove store come out and take a look at what ...
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| woodstove firebricks | 10/25/2008 |
Q: I own an old mill wood stove 15 yrs old or so,and am replacing the bricks on one side,they were ...
A: not sure how those bricks come out. what does the stove manual say for taking them out? if you don't ...
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| Log burner | 10/25/2008 |
Q: We purchased a log burner last year and bought an extension pipe to take the smoke up the chimney. ...
A: What is a "log burner" is it a wood stove? was it installed coracle? when does the smoke come back ...
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| stuck brush | 10/24/2008 |
Q: I have a brush with two links of handle stuck in my ventrinox liner. the brush is an 8 inch, the ...
A: ok did you try pushing another brush up or down (if you lost it going up then push it up if you lost ...
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| EPA Exempt Wood Stove | 10/24/2008 |
Q: We might purchase a small wood stove,from United States Stove Company "The Log Wood Model 2421" , ...
A: Welcome back Stephanie, no you can not go out through a window. But you can go out through a wall ...
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| wood insert | 10/24/2008 |
Q: Purchased App. 32bw w/ flex SS insulated to the top. After local chimney sweep cleaned it. I took a ...
A: I would call them back and watch them this time. "Could you do it your self"? Not sure what happened ...
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| woodstove | 10/23/2008 |
Q: We have a two flue chimney one is being used by a fireplace while the other was once used for a ...
A: I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep (www.csia.org, there you can look up by zip code to ...
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| black pipe inside masonry chimney | 10/23/2008 |
Q: I have seen on several sites that I can not put single wall black pipe inside an existing masonry ...
A: Welcome back Mark, with out the installation manual for that stove I would check with the local ...
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| Chimney repair | 10/22/2008 |
Q: Ball, I've two fireplaces sharing the same chimney built in 1975. The lower-level fireplace has a ...
A: I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep (www.csia.org, there you can look up by zip code to ...
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| black pipe inside masonry chimney | 10/22/2008 |
Q: I have seen on several sites that I can not put single wall black pipe inside an existing masonry ...
A: check with your local building department for the installation you want to do. You do not say if ...
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| coal stove | 10/22/2008 |
Q: Mohawk tempcoal stove...wondering if we can vent it up the fireplace... ANSWER: Hello Terri, what ...
A: Welcome back Terri, did you speak to your local building department? you may want to have a local ...
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| venting/airintake | 10/22/2008 |
Q: i have a englander 55-SHP22 pellet stove.i want to run it up throu my fireplace.there is 2 flues one ...
A: lets start with you must follow the manufacturer's installation instructions for that stove., the ...
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| cracked tiles & mortar loss | 10/21/2008 |
Q: James, I just had my chimney swept and inspected by a company certified by Chimney Safety Institute ...
A: with out seeing the flue it self it is very hard to tell, but if a Certified sweep pointed out these ...
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| manufactured home & wood stove | 10/21/2008 |
Q: can you tell me the difference between a wood stove for a manufactured home and a wood stove made ...
A: if I understand you correctly you have a "pre-fab" manufactured chimney, and you want to install a ...
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| 4 vents in fireplace brick | 10/21/2008 |
Q: I just bought a house with a wood stove-fireplace insert in it. There are 4 vents around the ...
A: from the picture you sent it looks like some one installed an insert into a heatolator, you should ...
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| Chimney top damper | 10/20/2008 |
Q: We had an old blaze king insert removed and we currently have an electric fireplace insert that is ...
A: yes they are very easy to install, uncoil the cable (clamp a vise grip pliers to the end) and drop ...
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| fireplace flue and options | 10/20/2008 |
Q: I just had our stone fireplace inpected (camera up flue) and got bad news - motar between blocks in ...
A: you can install a wood stove or an insert in that fireplace (if they fit) and line and insulant all ...
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| calcium leaching out of mortar on fireplace | 10/19/2008 |
Q: What should I do about calcium leaching out of mortar in fireplace and in chimney - there is a ...
A: that usually comes from water getting in to the chimney, I would have a local Certified Chimney ...
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| hairline cracks in flue tile | 10/18/2008 |
Q: We recently bought a 1970 split level house with a basement fireplace. After a cleaning, the sweep ...
A: from he picture you sent I do see several cracks and the 2 flues are miss alined...does it need to ...
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| wood stovepipe leakage | 10/18/2008 |
Q: We use a new (2007) Harman wood stove for all of our heat, day & night. This is also the 2nd year ...
A: it sounds like 3rd stage Creosote (a tar like Creosote that will run like tar or sap) it usually ...
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| Sears fireplace insert | 10/17/2008 |
Q: James, We have a sears fireplace insert that we are unsure if we can burn wood in. It appears ...
A: that unit is 30 years old, I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep (www.csia.org, there you can ...
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| heatilator reline for woodstove installation | 10/17/2008 |
Q: I have a heatilator 'built in' fireplace in my modular home. I want to install a small woodstove. I ...
A: start with your "prefab" fireplace and ask the manufacture if you can install an insert then with ...
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| heatilator reline for woodstove installation | 10/16/2008 |
Q: I have a heatilator 'built in' fireplace in my modular home. I want to install a small woodstove. I ...
A: if what you are describing this is called a "prefab" fireplace and in order to install a wood stove ...
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| converting fireplace to wood burner | 10/16/2008 |
Q: James My weatherization guy told me that I should convert my fireplace (which also burns wood) into ...
A: yes a wood stove or insert will produce a lot of heat for your home (fireplace's are mostly ...
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| smokey wood stove | 10/16/2008 |
Q: I am new to using a wood stove, and the home we rent has one...I know how to build the fire, but ...
A: what you are explaining is called "negative pressure" with out the manual for the stove you will ...
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| heatalator conversion to wood insert | 10/15/2008 |
Q: I have a Heatform heatalator installed in my fireplace with tubes running on top of the metal ...
A: once you cut you can never go back. you may sell that house some day but I would have a local ...
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| Installing fireplace doors over uneven surface | 10/15/2008 |
Q: I want to install fireplace doors on my fireplace but have a dilemma. The face of the fireplace is ...
A: Most glass doors come with insulation that fits a track behind the doors you could get move of this ...
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| Wood stove | 10/14/2008 |
Q: I am installing a woodstove into a chimney dedicated to this stove only. It have a flue inside made ...
A: lets start with the 1st question, sealing the thimble try using a quick drying cement (home depot, ...
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| burning wood with propane | 10/14/2008 |
Q: We have always heated our home with a wood stove. Recently we had a propane furnace installed, ...
A: you can not mix liquid and solid flues in the same flue so you can not put both units in to the same ...
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| Converting a penisula fireplace to 2 sided | 10/13/2008 |
Q: we have a brick wood burning penisula style fireplace. We would like to "close" the front view to ...
A: I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep (www.csia.org, there you can look up by zip code to ...
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| viper? | 10/13/2008 |
Q: I have been heating with wood and cleaning my own chimney(8" round metal) for 30 years. I am ...
A: I have looked in to the Viper for my self but did not feel it would work well for me (other sweeps ...
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| wasps in chimney | 10/13/2008 |
Q: For the last two years we have had many wasps coming down our chimney. We have a prefabricated ...
A: you can plug the flue with what every you want but you can not use the fireplace with it in there. ...
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| ZC wood insert | 10/12/2008 |
Q: I have a metal ZC fireplace. I want to put in a wood burning zero clearance insert. My problem the ...
A: in order for you to install an insert safely both the insert and metal fireplace must be rated for ...
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| gas coal: ventless or not | 10/11/2008 |
Q: I have a chimney with gas coal insert. Can you take a look and let me know if it is ventless or not? ...
A: I can not tell but it looks like a gas log set and should be vented. I would have a local Certified ...
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| Chimney Liners | 10/10/2008 |
Q: Jim, Is it OK to use 22 gauge stove pipe instead of stainless steel as a chimney liner? I'm in a ...
A: you can use that stove pipe, I do not know how well it will hold up to repeated cleanings (moving it ...
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| smoking fireplaces | 10/10/2008 |
Q: We are renting a two story house with a wood burning fireplace up and down stairs, sharing the same ...
A: I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep (www.csia.org, there you can look up by zip code to ...
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| multiburner do i need to put in a liner | 10/9/2008 |
Q: If i convert to a multiburner to i really need to put a liner up the chimmney.Would a chimney bottom ...
A: what is a "multiburner"? is it an insert or wood stove? if so then you have to pipe/line to the ...
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| fisher woodstore | 10/9/2008 |
Q: I have a purchased a house with a fisher wood stove, it smokes alot.....it has a chain on the right ...
A: with out the owners manual it is had to say what it does (it might be the damper) if you can find ...
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| Smoke In Basement | 10/8/2008 |
Q: We've lived in our house for 6 years, and used the fireplace often, but we have an issue that has ...
A: you might be getting embers down the ash trap? Other than the ash door is the boiler near that area? ...
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| vent free fireplace | 10/8/2008 |
Q: I am considering purchasing a gas log insert for my existing fireplace. This unit is vent free so ...
A: I am not a big fan of "vent free" any thing, but where ever you install it you must follow the ...
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| Marco fireplace doors | 10/8/2008 |
Q: I have a Marco zero clearance fireplace with outside air into the firebox. I previously had a ...
A: you should check with Marco, they will only allow their doors on their fireplace, any other door ...
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| installing a woodburing stove into a fireplace | 10/8/2008 |
Q: how would you go about installing a woodburning stove into a fireplace?
A: I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep (www.csia.org, there you can look up by zip code to ...
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| CHIMNEY IN OLD HOUSE | 10/8/2008 |
Q: We own an 18th century farmhouse. When we bought the house the fireplace in the living room had been ...
A: you must follow the manufactures instructions on the install and if it says "a straight pipe" then ...
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| fireplace insert | 10/7/2008 |
Q: I have a marco insert model no.792778E.It was installed with a two-by four frame and they put cement ...
A: you say "We where told by several inspectors that it is an extreme fire hazard" do you have that in ...
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| firebox | 10/7/2008 |
Q: I've noticed that there are some vertical cracks in the firebox of my fireplace.I wasn't too ...
A: do you have a "prefab" fire box? (metal chimney and firebox with masonry type floor and sides and ...
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| Fireplace Insert | 10/7/2008 |
Q: I live in Windsor Ohio and recently purchased a Napolean 1402 wood burning fireplace insert. I ran ...
A: ok it sounds like you have a "heatolator" box with 4 air vents in front of the fireplace? I would ...
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| Woodburning Insert | 10/7/2008 |
Q: I have a older home with a fireplace after a sweep, cap and damper it really didn't heat the room ...
A: yes an insert (properly installed) can heat a home very well. An insert is a wood stove that slides ...
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| Fireplace Insert | 10/6/2008 |
Q: I live in Windsor Ohio and recently purchased a Napolean 1402 wood burning fireplace insert. I ran ...
A: I think you have the wrong stove. in order to run an insert in a "Pre Fab" unit both have to be ...
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| Fireplace and woodstove | 10/6/2008 |
Q: can this be done? is it safe as long as you only burn one or the other?
A: I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep (www.csia.org, there you can look up by zip code to ...
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| Chimney | 10/6/2008 |
Q: I currently have an oil furnace and was going to add a wood/coal burning furnace to help with oil ...
A: Welcome back Joe, a "re lining with insulation" means to insert a Stainless Steel tube into your ...
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| existing flue in basement | 10/5/2008 |
Q: We have a brick and tile flue that was built the same time as the house. We have a fireplace on main ...
A: I would have a local wood stove store or Certified Chimney Sweep (www.csia.org, there you can look ...
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| Ratio | 10/4/2008 |
Q: Is there a max size fire place in relation to the height of the chimney?
A: when sizing for a fireplace you are looking at the flue size (air channel inside the chimney) I ...
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| Chimney | 10/4/2008 |
Q: I currently have an oil furnace and was going to add a wood/coal burning furnace to help with oil ...
A: you can not reduce (and should keep the same size all the way to the top, cross section of a 6" is ...
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| Smoke smell | 10/3/2008 |
Q: I just installed a Regency wood stove in my log home. New chimney liner, new stove pipe.Flu is clean ...
A: with the stove not on, try lighting a piece of incense and watching the smoke trail when you hold it ...
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| Pellet Stove Installation | 10/2/2008 |
Q: We currently have a pellet stove insert that is installed in our zero-clearance fireplace. It was ...
A: I agree the bigger unit should not be installed either way. why not just run the new pellet stove ...
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| reconstruction | 10/2/2008 |
Q: I purchased my home with an open fireplace. The insert in the fireplace was cracked and bowed out ...
A: If I understand you correctly you have removed the old stove, had the chimney inspected by a CSIA ...
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| chimney crown | 10/2/2008 |
Q: On inspection of our chimney, it needs a new crown. Is there a prefabricated crown that can be ...
A: I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep (www.csia.org, there you can look up by zip code to ...
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| Chimney Liners | 10/1/2008 |
Q: I am buying a Fireplace insert and I need to know if I have to line my chimney. I am being told yes ...
A: by code you must line from the outlet of the insert to the first flue tile, but to clean that might ...
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| wood burning stove chimney clearances | 10/1/2008 |
Q: I have a 7" double wall insulated chimney with a clear 2" clearnace that comes through my roof for ...
A: I think you are asking me what the height should be for the top of your wood stove pipe? if so then ...
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| chimney residue leakage | 9/30/2008 |
Q: my house is about100yrs old ,used to be heated by oil now heated by gas furnace.my chimney runs up ...
A: was the chimney cleaned before the change over to gas? do you have a cap on top? is the top of the ...
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| Conversion to a wood stove | 9/29/2008 |
Q: Ball, We are looking to convert our fireplace to a woodstove for better heating this winter. My ...
A: you should be able to install an insert or wood stove in that fireplace, I recommend lining all the ...
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| surface for woodstoves | 9/29/2008 |
Q: I see all theses brick slabs and wall backers that wood stoves rest on and against, but they are too ...
A: I do not know if your set up would be enough protection for that wood stove, you must follow what ...
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| Smoke issue | 9/29/2008 |
Q: I have a fireplace that has a small smoke problem. After starting a fire (which drafts almost ...
A: Welcome back Walt, this makes more sence, when the glass doors are open it works fine, when closed ...
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| Smoke issue | 9/29/2008 |
Q: I have a fireplace that has a small smoke problem. After starting a fire (which drafts almost ...
A: it sounds like a negative pressure issue that is where the house is a better chimney than your ...
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| one flue for two sources | 9/29/2008 |
Q: Why is it considered unsafe to run gas furnace and wood stove in same flue? Especially if monthly ...
A: Welcome back Mark, depending on the pipe you will have to speak to the manufacturer (B-vent is a ...
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| steel firebox - needs new blower system | 9/28/2008 |
Q: In our cottage we have a masonry fireplace with a steel firebox that appears to have been original, ...
A: What you are describing is called a Heatolator and with a unit that old you will never find part. I ...
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| one flue for two sources | 9/28/2008 |
Q: Why is it considered unsafe to run gas furnace and wood stove in same flue? Especially if monthly ...
A: It is in NFPA 211 code book (do not mix liquid and solid flues), second Creosote is very corrosive ...
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| fireplace | 9/24/2008 |
Q: We removed an old fireplace insert & want to use the fireplace as a wood-burning. It has a stainless ...
A: I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep (www.csia.org, there you can look up by zip code to ...
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| flue pipe | 9/22/2008 |
Q: We are thinking of buying a wood burner , but we need to remove the old gas flue pipe how do i go ...
A: I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep (www.csia.org, there you can look up by zip code to ...
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| woodstove inser | 9/22/2008 |
Q: when taking out a fireplace to install a wood stove insert how much of the fire place do i take out ...
A: I am not sure I understand why you are removing the "zero Clearance" an insert goes into a firebox, ...
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| Silver Gas Flue pipe needs removing | 9/22/2008 |
Q: I would like to know how to remove the silver gas flue pipe thingy that is all the way up my ...
A: it sounds like you have a Class A chimney you no longer need and want to take down, I would have a ...
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| New pellet stove old unlined brick flue | 9/21/2008 |
Q: I'm installing a pellet stove and plan to use 25' of 4" Simpson SS Duraflex chimney liner w/SS rain ...
A: you should be able to run the oil and propane in the same liner and pellet in the other. I would ...
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| aluminum chimney flue/ wood frame chimney | 9/21/2008 |
Q: We took off the cap to replace it and noticed the pipe attached to it was 7 inches, it merely hangs ...
A: I'm not sure I like the "just hangs" way you describe this chimney. I would have a local Certified ...
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| wood stove install | 9/20/2008 |
Q: I would like to install a wood stove/chimney in the lower level of our two story home. Directly ...
A: if I understand you correctly you want to run the pipe for the wood stove over the vent for the ...
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| closing off a fireplace | 9/20/2008 |
Q: my tennants want me to close the fireplace, is it safe to use insulation in the opening then use ...
A: I think you will be all right but be sure to make sure the top is sealed also (no water, animals) ...
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| Enclosed ventless gas logs | 9/20/2008 |
Q: I had a certified chimney sweep come in for inspection. He said it was a nonfunctional fireplace. ...
A: I am not a big fan of "ventless" speak to your local wood/gas stove store and see what they have in ...
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| woodstoves | 9/20/2008 |
Q: I am considering buying a massive soapstone woodstove from vermant castings. They have 1,600 lbs of ...
A: I am sorry but I know very little about these stoves (other than how to clean them and proper ...
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| fireplae insert | 9/20/2008 |
Q: I live in a moble home with a factory fireplace. About 5 years ago I noticed a crack in the back of ...
A: you have a few things working against you, first mobile homes have a hole other set of rules, second ...
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| two side fireplace | 9/19/2008 |
Q: i'm building a two side fireplace, one side opening into the home, the other outside to a patio. the ...
A: hope you get this one Garald, check with your building department they will give you the answer you ...
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| two side fireplace | 9/19/2008 |
Q: I'd like to build a 2 side fireplace, on side is inside the home the other opening outside to a ...
A: I would check with your local building department first. NFPA 211 2006 code would say flue size for ...
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| Condensing Boiler Vent | 9/18/2008 |
Q: I am having a natural gas condensing boiler (Triangle Tube Solo 110)installed to replace an old oil ...
A: those boilers 9 out of 10 times just go out through the wall (no chimney, less condensation your ...
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| wood stove | 9/17/2008 |
Q: We have a wood stove that we would like to install in our basement. Our home is about 1100 sq ft. ...
A: speak to the wood stove store you bought it from (or call the manufacturer)and Heating contractor ...
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| Wood Stove - Oil Frunace | 9/17/2008 |
Q: I have two questions I will begin with the tougher of the two. I have a home built in 1957 with a ...
A: by NFPA code you can not mix liquid and solid fuels in the same flue (oil and wood) you may need to ...
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| Chimney Sweep | 9/16/2008 |
Q: What should a chimney sweep and inspection entail?
A: a level one inspections should include "all accessible areas of the chimney not requiring tools ...
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| leak in fire place | 9/16/2008 |
Q: My fire place outer walls are of vinyl that go up the side of my vinyl house. The fire place is a ...
A: I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep (www.csia.org, there you can look up by zip code to ...
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| heatalators | 9/15/2008 |
Q: During a chimney sweep cleaning, the handle broke off that closes the damper.I've called 3-4 Chimney ...
A: Welcome back Penny, do a search for "Lyemance damper caps" they make 2 kind (both in various sizes) ...
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| Chimney updraft | 9/14/2008 |
Q: when we light a fire in our wood burning insert smoke enters the room instead of going up the ...
A: is the system clean? Is their a blockage? is it installed correctly? You mention that you have ...
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| heatalators | 9/14/2008 |
Q: During a chimney sweep cleaning, the handle broke off that closes the damper.I've called 3-4 Chimney ...
A: they do make a damper/cap that has the damper built into a cap (roof and screen sides) if you get a ...
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| zero clearance f place | 9/14/2008 |
Q: I have a woodburning stove in my basement attached to a masonry chimney in good repair. Is it ...
A: I would speak to a good wood stove store and speak to them on what you want to do (take pictures of ...
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| sealing off metal chimney | 9/14/2008 |
Q: I live in a condo and not able to remove my chimney but I am removing my stove and interior pipes. ...
A: I am not sure how your set up is (a picture would be great) I would say to just cover the pipe with ...
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| wood insert existing thimble | 9/14/2008 |
Q: I have a regular masonry fireplace upstairs and I have a two flue chimney.The thimble and two ...
A: if I understand you correctly you have a flue that is not being used but any other unit, and if the ...
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| Fisher Wood Stoves | 9/13/2008 |
Q: I have a fisher wood stove that was put in in February and the insurance company needs a manual or ...
A: I looked on the National Chimney Sweep Guild web page manual library but they have no info on any ...
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| Basement fireplace - what to buy? | 9/13/2008 |
Q: Our Upstate New York ranch house has 10 inches insulation in the attic and has a full walkout ...
A: what your are describing in the basement fireplace is called a heatilator, what shape is this in? ...
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| Basement fireplace - what to buy? | 9/13/2008 |
Q: Our Upstate New York ranch house has 10 inches insulation in the attic and has a full walkout ...
A: what you are describing is called a Heatilator (metal walls) when you have a fire the 7x7 grates ...
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| Home inspection found flue pipe issue | 9/13/2008 |
Q: Our home inspector found that the flue pipe (which serves the furnace and water heater) doesn't ...
A: I am not sure I understand what you are explaining but I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep ...
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| Severe creosote buildup | 9/13/2008 |
Q: We have a wood stove in our basement that we have burned for two years now. The chimney was ...
A: I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep (www.csia.org, there you can look up by zip code to ...
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| damper | 9/11/2008 |
Q: I want to install a wood stove. I need to know is there a code that states exactly where a damper ...
A: you can contact the manufacturer of the stove they will tell you where it needs to be. if you can't ...
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| Gas fireplace with woodburnig insert | 9/11/2008 |
Q: I have a new manufactured home that came with a gas fireplace. I was wondering about converting it ...
A: you have to check with both the fireplace manufacturer and the insert manufacturer to see if you can ...
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| Cleaning and Painting Brick Wall Behind Wood burning Stove | 9/10/2008 |
Q: My son is moving into a house that has a wood burning stove and a brick wall behind it. He wants to ...
A: I would say you do not need to seal the brick and I would talk to your local paint store about a ...
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| Wood burning insert. | 9/10/2008 |
Q: I'm thinking of installing a wood burning insert instead of a whole fire place,that was planned. Do ...
A: an insert must go into a masonry fireplace. You can install a freestanding wood stove into a ...
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| chimney height - what are the risks? | 9/10/2008 |
Q: we recently put an addition on our house which raised the roof. our contractor claimed we did not ...
A: the NFPA 211 code on chimney height is 3' (min) above where it breaks the roof line then from the ...
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| Chimney diameter expansion | 9/10/2008 |
Q: I have a flue with tile making it 6" x 6". I need it to be at least 8" in diameter to drop an ...
A: first the boiler "wood/oil" is that the same unit? If not then you can not put them in the same ...
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| Raised Fire Hearth | 9/8/2008 |
Q: I am hoping you could advise me on hearth construction.. I have recently opened up two 400 yr old ...
A: first I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep (www.csia.org, there you can look up by zip code) ...
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| Section R1005 Exterior Air Supply | 9/8/2008 |
Q: In order to comply with the Exterior Air Supply codes (R1005.1) which say that any fireplace must ...
A: interesting question, is this a masonary or metal fireplace if it is metal you can run the vent down ...
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| chimney | 9/8/2008 |
Q: Brick chimney in 1860 house just relined with cement/vermiculite, step flashed and capped with ...
A: I would give the chimney (top, sides, flashing and every joint) a good going over and if you don't ...
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| mildew on fireplace surface | 9/7/2008 |
Q: I have a angel stone wood burning fireplace that is about 30 years old. I turned this into a gas ...
A: it is hard to say but lets start with the moisture maybe coming from the gas insert condensing and ...
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| doubble sided fireplace | 9/7/2008 |
Q: we have a wood burning fireplace that has two openings and we can not get the smoke to go up the ...
A: I have seen this a lot. There is a calculation for sizing the fireplace but I can almost say the ...
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| fireplace insert and insulation | 9/6/2008 |
Q: We bought a fireplace insert this summer and we are ready to put it in. We have the flexible ...
A: I hope you are installing the "tubing" all the way to the top of the chimney (makes cleaning easier ...
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| fireplace shut off | 9/5/2008 |
Q: We have a fireplace shutoff that uses the key. It is installed in the wall next to the fireplace. ...
A: But most plumbers can do that for you and they will be able to look at every thing first hand and ...
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| Adding a wood stove to a house with gas appliances | 9/4/2008 |
Q: I have a house built in 1951 with a terracotta-lined masonry chimney going up through the center of ...
A: I understand your position (I am getting a lot of questions like yours due to the high cost of ...
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| The verdict is in | 9/4/2008 |
Q: Well, I have had a couple of more people look at my fireplace situation. The last being a very good ...
A: I would say research the insert as best you can talk to a few wood stove stoves (they usually carry ...
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| Repairing old fireplace | 9/3/2008 |
Q: I have an old fireplace at my cabin that recently starting backing up with smoke after fifty years. ...
A: I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep (www.csia.org, there you can look up by zip code) take ...
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| wood insert | 9/3/2008 |
Q: My husband and I are buying a woodburning insert to put in the fireplace. We had a home inspection ...
A: I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep (www.csia.org there you can look up by zip code) take ...
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| Insert Panels | 9/2/2008 |
Q: I have a Tempco TEC36-2 wood burning insert that was built into my house new in 1986 (just set into ...
A: this being an such an old unit it might be time to replace the whole system but they do make ...
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| Heatilator pipe | 9/1/2008 |
Q: I have just purchased 10 feet of Heatilator insulated stove pipe. I need about 6 feet more and was ...
A: I am not sure what you are asking me, so lets start with your stove, what size is the collar that is ...
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| Heatalator fireplace | 8/31/2008 |
Q: I have a Heatalator fireplace. All of the heat goes up the chimney so I want to change. Is there ...
A: you would have to find out from both the fireplace and wood stove company if they will work ...
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| coal stove | 8/31/2008 |
Q: I want to purchase a coal stove but my question is. can I vent it in an exhisitng mortar chimney. It ...
A: of you want to use that flue I would have it professionally installed by a Certified Chimney Sweep ...
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| wood furnace add on | 8/29/2008 |
Q: i currently have a oil furnace in my house the chimney doesnt have a flue for the oil furnace, can i ...
A: "i currently have a oil furnace in my house the chimney doesn't have a flue for the oil furnace" a ...
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| Insert into A Temco Zero clearance | 8/29/2008 |
Q: I'm confused.. If I am going to install a wood-burning insert into an old ( 18yr old) Temco Zero ...
A: 1st question I have is do you have the owners manual on the insert and the Tempco zero clearance? ...
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| Water coming into Fireplace | 8/28/2008 |
Q: I have water coming down the inside of my fireplace when it rains. I believe it is coming in the ...
A: lets start with a regular cap installed properly will allow a driving rain to blow in from the ...
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| RE: firebox inspection, etc | 8/28/2008 |
Q: Hey James, thanks so much for all of your help. Yes the company was certified but come to think of ...
A: Welcome back Val, I am not sure if the rebuild of the firebox will help with a draft(I have not seen ...
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| woodstove in basement | 8/28/2008 |
Q: I am about to install a woodstove in my basement. I plan on using a metalbestos system. My plan is ...
A: Going through a window frame is very common, just a few things, you must maintain "clearance to ...
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| Had the inspection | 8/27/2008 |
Q: Well, I had the inspection/cleaning done on my chimney (see previous question regarding ~43 yr old ...
A: was the company certified? (www.csia.org) and make sure the worker that does the inspection is ...
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| Chimney liners & asbestos | 8/26/2008 |
Q: I am in the midst of having our old class a chimney stainless steel liner that was installed when ...
A: I honestly do not know if that is asbestos or not I would say try to contact the manufacture if you ...
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| gas fireplace | 8/26/2008 |
Q: I am replacing our glass fireplace doors. We converted to gas years ago. The old one has vents on ...
A: I am not sure what you are describing so lets go over it, you want to replace the glass doors on ...
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| Wood stove/ gas water heater venting | 8/26/2008 |
Q: I have a situation where a wood stove used to share the same brick chimney with a gas water heater. ...
A: Welcome back Mark, no you can not line just one and dump the other into the flue around it. you must ...
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| Stone harth | 8/26/2008 |
Q: We have a stone hearth behind our propane stove, we are wanting to put a wood stove in-will the ...
A: you must follow the new wood stove's installation instruction fully. if the hearth is the same size ...
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| Chimney inspection & cleaning | 8/25/2008 |
Q: We have just removed a wood stove from our fireplace. Our house is ~43 yr old. We have fire brick ...
A: 1st I would say to make sure the sweep that comes is Certified (www.csia.org) if the sweep that ...
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| Fire pit on the deck/ fire | 8/24/2008 |
Q: We learned the hard way, we have a fire pit on the deck and never gave a us problem until 2006, we ...
A: I am not sure how the fire pit you have was built but you might want to re think you hole design. ...
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| pellet stove hookup | 8/22/2008 |
Q: we have an unlined brick chimney in the center of our house we would like to hook up our pellet ...
A: first you should have the chimney re lined for the oil boiler and furnace. Second you can not mix ...
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| Can I safely close off the ash chute in the basement | 8/16/2008 |
Q: I have a 1930's fireplace which has a chute to the basement for the ashes. I rarely clean it out - ...
A: I would say to try to leave it so you can get at it in the future (maybe a future home owner), but ...
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| Fireplace direct vent kit | 8/14/2008 |
Q: I have a free standing woodstove in my fireplace with a direct vent kit installed. The metal panel ...
A: first thing I see is I am not ware of any "wood stove direct vent kit installed" if they/you just ...
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| to rebuild or not | 8/11/2008 |
Q: The chimney in my 1927 Los Angeles home was damaged in an earthquake and needs to be rebuilt. We ...
A: I would say speak to your broker they will let you know in this market. you can disclose that you ...
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| solid fuel and liners | 8/11/2008 |
Q: We live in a 1960s house which has a Wonderfire gasflame fire. Rubble falls down our chimney and ...
A: it is very hard to tell what is going on in your fireplace and why it "crumbles ever few weeks" I ...
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| 2 way fireplace | 8/8/2008 |
Q: I enclosed a carport into a family room a few years also the brick from the fireplace is in the ...
A: if I understand you correctly you want to bust through the back wall of your fireplace to the new ...
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| chimney placement | 8/5/2008 |
Q: I'm building a small shed with a wood stove. I would like to go through the wall with the chimney. ...
A: I assume you are building a Class "A" metal Pre-Fab chimney, if so depending on what pipe ...
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| Leaking brick chimney | 8/4/2008 |
Q: My brick chimney, which provides the exhaust for my oil-fired heating system, leaks from the ...
A: if it is ground water then you have to get it away front he foundation with "french drains" I belive ...
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| wood stove chimney question | 8/4/2008 |
Q: When we bought our home two years ago. In it we had an ancient rusty wood stove which we replaced. ...
A: water coming in is a very hard problem to find, I would start with covering the top of the flue ...
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| Leaking brick chimney | 8/2/2008 |
Q: My brick chimney, which provides the exhaust for my oil-fired heating system, leaks from the ...
A: I have a few qquestions for you Bud, is the leak from rain? do you have a cap on top of the chimney? ...
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| insert | 8/1/2008 |
Q: James, I am a former CSIA 5 year certified sweep. I have alot of hands on experience with all ...
A: you maybe able to find an insert that will work in your pre-fab, (take the manufacture and model # ...
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| How to close a Lyemance Damper? | 7/31/2008 |
Q: I have a Lyemance original top sealing damper. How do I tell whether the damper is open or closed? I ...
A: you are correct when you pull the chain all the way down and lock it, it is closed it should "thump" ...
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| fireplace repair | 7/27/2008 |
Q: you received very high marks on your responses. I'm considering purchasing a home that needs to ...
A: first I would get a Certified Chimney Sweep (www.csia.org) in to take a first hand look and explain ...
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| Old coal burning boiler chimney | 7/24/2008 |
Q: I'm a roofing contractor and we just finished a job where a mason company tore down an old chimney ...
A: it is hard to determine from what you have written here but lets try, was the chimney cleaned before ...
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| woodstove stovepipe hook-up | 7/24/2008 |
Q: We are currently re-connecting our woodstove. In the past it was directly in front of the chimney. ...
A: you may need to check with your local building department for your local codes or a Certified ...
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| chimney/flue removal | 7/23/2008 |
Q: I have removed a Franklin stove that we seldom used. We have sealed the chimney with a plate until ...
A: if you are talking about sheet rock and roofing shingles then I would say find and expert, sheet ...
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| ELCO Wood Burning Fireplace Insert | 7/23/2008 |
Q: I have a 1984 ELCO wood burning fireplace insert with a blower/air recirculation system with an ...
A: If you don't have the manual and can't contact the manufacturer then with out seeing all I can say ...
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| Double sided fireplace insert 2 floors shared chimney | 7/23/2008 |
Q: One in our basement another on the 1st floor sharing the same chimney. The 1st floor is already ...
A: I would start with a few local wood stove stores, maybe even online (not sure if they make a double ...
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| schrader fireplace | 7/22/2008 |
Q: We recently happened upon an old Schrader Fireplace in a yard sale, and it seems to be in great ...
A: I would say have your local wood stove store take a look at this unit before using it to be sure it ...
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| Poer venting oil boiler chimney | 7/21/2008 |
Q: I have an old house with an unlined 8x8 flue that my 1999 500,000 BTUH Weil-McClain Boiler is vented ...
A: I would have a Certified Chimney Sweep (www.csia.org) take a first hand look, you might not be able ...
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| Lopi woodstove only burns well w/ door open | 7/16/2008 |
Q: I have an ~1989 Lopi woodstove. It doesn't burn well w/ the door closed but is fine w/ it ajar. I ...
A: are all of the fresh air intakes clear and working properly? Is there a large amount of ashes on the ...
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| Great idea and question around fireplace | 7/16/2008 |
Q: I have an existing fire place. The back of our fireplace is in our garage. We live in North Dakota ...
A: I am not sure I completely understand what you are explaining, but if you change the fire box the ...
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| cleaning the ash pit | 7/16/2008 |
Q: I live in a 63 year old home with a fireplace in the first floor living room. The ash pit in the ...
A: I think I can help you, first set up drop cloths in front of both areas, get your self a good dust ...
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| poured in place too small - can it be reamed out? | 7/15/2008 |
Q: We had our chimney flue lined with a poured-in-place system. The bladder apparently got too skinny ...
A: I have never heard of this before! What did the installer say and his idea to fix it? Has some one ...
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| Modifying a fireplace to accommodate a woodstove | 7/15/2008 |
Q: This is hard to visualize, but our home has a built-up (waist-high)corner fireplace. It is flanked ...
A: I would contact a Certified Chimney Sweep (www.CSIA.org) there you will be able to find all ...
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| venting a pellet stove into a fireplace chimney | 7/13/2008 |
Q: James Can i vent a pellet stove into an old masonry chimney by putting a metal plate over the ...
A: you need to refer to the owners manual, that will tell you if you can use a masonry chimney and if ...
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| Dual flue | 7/9/2008 |
Q: I see your responses saying that NFPA prohibits use of a chimney for both liquid and solid fuels. ...
A: like my mom use to say "just causes he's your grand father doesn't make him right" I would have to ...
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| woodstove | 7/8/2008 |
Q: I am having a woodstove installed. The problem is that the information on the stove that will ...
A: try asking the seller again, I looked on line and in the NCSG archives and could find nothing. to ...
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| Heatilator Model 3036 | 7/7/2008 |
Q: I have a Heatilator fireplace, Model No. 3036, s/n D342735. It uses 9" ID, 14" OD Double Wall Solid ...
A: these units are sold as a kit they are tested with all their own components and you can not replace ...
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| chimmeney | 7/4/2008 |
Q: i have a chimminey used for a wood stove years ago when our house was electric heat. since then the ...
A: to answer your question, No. You can not as per NPFA 211 code, mix liquid and solid fuels in the ...
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| Fireplace convert to 2 sided | 7/2/2008 |
Q: The house was built 1968 and fireplace appears to be that old. It is standing free of a wall in the ...
A: a two sided fireplace has a flue (the tube inside the chimney) that is sized for two openings (then ...
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| Renting a house with a questionable fireplace | 6/27/2008 |
Q: I own a house with a masonry fireplace built in 1956. I lived in the house for 5 years and am now ...
A: you have two problems as I see it, 1) do you fix the fireplace and let the renters use it and take ...
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| Dovre 500 CBW | 6/26/2008 |
Q: I recently swept the 6" flue of our above woodburning stove. In order to gain proper access to the ...
A: I would refer tot he owners manual on that stove (if you don't have it try to find it, If you can't ...
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| Old Heatolator | 6/22/2008 |
Q: I have an old Fireplace with an iron Heatolator. It has warped in the back and cracked. Can I just ...
A: I would have a certified chimney sweep (www.csia.org) take a first hand look, they will let you know ...
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| Draw on a multi burner | 6/22/2008 |
Q: I hope to have a multi burner stove installed. The room has no chimney breast so I thought I could ...
A: the supplier knows the stove I would follow his recommendation (you may need that 2' to get the ...
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| Insert question | 6/21/2008 |
Q: I have a fireplace that has glass doors on both sides, and a double lined 8" steel chimney that is ...
A: have your wood stove store look at the unit and they will find the manufacturer tag and then they ...
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| smoky outdoor fireplace | 6/21/2008 |
Q: We have a new wood burning gas start outdoor fireplace. build with stones not pre-fabricated. ...
A: as far the the minimum height contact your local building department for what is code in your town. ...
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| WOOD STOVE INTO PREFAB FIREPLACE | 6/17/2008 |
Q: I WANT TO PUT A REAR FLU HEARTH STOVE IN FRONT OF MY PREFAB FIREPLACE THEN RUN A NEW STAINLESS STEEL ...
A: I would say speak to your local building department and see what they say (if they say "ok" then you ...
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| external chimney and chase for wood stove | 6/12/2008 |
Q: I will exit out the side of my house and use Duraplus 6 inch triple wall chimney to go about 34 feet ...
A: I am not familiar with Duraplus (contact them) you may not need the chase, you will have to install ...
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| Ventless fire place logs | 6/11/2008 |
Q: Can I use ventless fireplace logs in a prefab fireplace unit (that already has a gas starter ...
A: Welcome back Judy, again when doing something other than what the fireplace was designed for I would ...
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| Ventless fire place logs | 6/11/2008 |
Q: Can I use ventless fireplace logs in a prefab fireplace unit (that already has a gas starter ...
A: if I understand you corectly you want to take the fake logs that came with your "vent less" ...
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| Schrader Heating Stove | 6/7/2008 |
Q: I have the above stove (circa 1982), and would like to convert it to use propane and a gas fireplace ...
A: I would contact the manufacturer of the stove (if you can find them) and ask them. A stove from 1982 ...
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| fire place insert | 6/1/2008 |
Q: I am wondering if I can vent a wood burning stove through my existing wood burning fireplace. I ...
A: I would first contact the fireplace manufacturer to make sure they say its ok to vent the insert ...
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| free standing wood burning stove | 5/30/2008 |
Q: I have a free standing wood burning stove. I have brick surrounding the stove and brick which the ...
A: Yes you can paint the brick, let the paint store know they might recommend a high temp paint? but ...
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| DOVRE 300Heirloom | 5/26/2008 |
Q: Don asked a question about his Dovre Stove 300hc. I also have one that we just bought (used). I ...
A: speak to your building department and ask them what they need. it might be time to update the stove ...
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| how to drill another hole in a chimney | 5/26/2008 |
Q: I need to replace an old water heater in my basement,I bought a new one but too tall(3" more) & i ...
A: you should really have a certified chimney sweep (www.csia.org) take a look to verify that the ...
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| sealing a propane fireplace | 5/23/2008 |
Q: I want to seal off our propane fireplace (we have never used it and do not plan to), remove the ...
A: you propane company should be able to disconnect that for you. I would not remove the gas line ...
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| Ventless gas possibilites | 5/20/2008 |
Q: I have a one bedroom condo (limited space) that could use a defining feature such as a fireplace. ...
A: I would say check the web for Ventless Gas fireplaces. I am not a big fan of these units as the do ...
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| Thermorete | 5/14/2008 |
Q: I have a 3 story house that built in 1867. In this house we have a small fire place the was used ...
A: Thermocrete is a cement type product the coats the walls and helps insulate and seal holes and gaps. ...
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| Repairing | 5/13/2008 |
Q: My bricks outside of my chimney that I have a (insert fireplace in)is starting to fall apart. The ...
A: Welcome back Jill, if this is a full masonry chimney top to bottom then you might need a mason to ...
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| Venting Dryer | 5/10/2008 |
Q: The only logical place for my dryer in my 1927 home is near the chimney. Can I do this? The ...
A: No you can not vent a cloths dryer into a chimney (even if not used) my advice is to have a ...
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| Smoking fireplace | 5/7/2008 |
Q: We had a fireplace with two openings built onto an existing chimney in May 2007. The smoke starts ...
A: Smoking fireplaces/odors can happen for a number of reasons, dirty, blocked, improper construction, ...
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| schrader wood stove | 5/6/2008 |
Q: i bought a schrader wood stove . it has two doors side by side with witha tree on each. i have heard ...
A: Did you get a owners manual? Besides the gasket info the manual will tell you clearance to ...
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| bird problem | 5/5/2008 |
Q: how can I stop a wood pecker from tapping on my metal fire place chimney every morning at 5:30 am ...
A: I would contact an animal expert. My understanding is that a wood pecker is looking for food and by ...
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| Wasps Decomposing Odor | 4/25/2008 |
Q: In the fall, we had 400 wasps come flying out of our fireplace when the damper was opened. The pest ...
A: Did the Sweep remove the damper(metal plate that you open to let smoke out)? $1300.00 sounds a bit ...
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| Leaking chimneys | 4/19/2008 |
Q: I have a home that was constructed 7 years ago. It has 3 masonry chimneys, all of which have been ...
A: welcome back Paula, I do not think the liner will help (if you are using natural gas very then it ...
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| Leaking chimneys | 4/19/2008 |
Q: I have a home that was constructed 7 years ago. It has 3 masonry chimneys, all of which have been ...
A: Finding a water leak can be a real difficult problem. I would contact a certified chimney sweep ...
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| Moving a fireplace | 4/15/2008 |
Q: I have a fireplace in the middle of my house which has two flues - one for the fireplace and one for ...
A: You can build a "Class A " chimney this is a double wall Stainless Steel chimney (like for a wood ...
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| Chimney leaking creosote | 4/11/2008 |
Q: We have a chimney that continually leaks creosote. The chimney is maybe 80-100 years old. We have ...
A: My first question are you sure its creosote and not oil soot? second when they cleaned the chimney ...
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| see-thru fireplace performance | 4/11/2008 |
Q: our interior designer is recommending a see-thru fireplace between our living room and outdoor ...
A: I have never seen a " a see-thru fireplace between our living room and outdoor patio" the fact that ...
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| cracks in fire box | 4/10/2008 |
Q: My husband and I are buying a house,the fire box has cracks in it and our inspector informed us that ...
A: If your fire box is metal then you need the whole system replaces, if it is masonry then you can go ...
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| Chimney Cap | 4/9/2008 |
Q: How much does it cost to have a chimney specialist repair a chimney cap? I believe there may be to ...
A: I am not sure I understand what you are asking? if the cap is metal buy a new one if it is flag ...
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| Old Heatilator / Heatform insert, Clay Lined Chimney and New Wood Insert | 4/7/2008 |
Q: I have a fireplace that is an all stone structure that was probably built in the 1950's. It has a ...
A: I would have a certified chimney sweep (www.csia.org) take a first hand look and also speak to your ...
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| Joint chinmey, getting smells from next door | 4/5/2008 |
Q: I live in a semi-detached house which had a chimney in front and back rooms. The chimney in front ...
A: I am not sure how you are explaining this but if you smell smoke (either kind) some thing is not ...
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| Coal grate fireplace | 4/5/2008 |
Q: I have a fireplace and the coal grate has been removed. Chimney has been permanently capped/sealed. ...
A: first the gas logs, I would have a certified chimney sweep (www.csia.org) take a first hand look to ...
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| chimney | 4/3/2008 |
Q: i now have another for you.as i said last time i have two fireplaces both with own chimney,i have ...
A: Sorry for the confusion Ann, if you are using both fireplaces at the same time then one might draw ...
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| chimney | 4/3/2008 |
Q: i now have another for you.as i said last time i have two fireplaces both with own chimney,i have ...
A: Ann I am not sure what you will get with a UFO cap the damper cap I spoke about is a top sealing ...
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| chimney | 4/3/2008 |
Q: i now have another for you.as i said last time i have two fireplaces both with own chimney,i have ...
A: If that spinning cap is drawing air up the chimney it might be pulling the air down the other ...
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| chimney caps | 4/3/2008 |
Q: The room our fireplace is in is extremely hot in the summer. Should we cap off the flu airtight or ...
A: a top mount damper cap will work fine and close off the top of the flue (you can open it any time ...
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| wood stove venting | 4/2/2008 |
Q: I recently purchased a 1960's brick ranch home that appears to have a chimney for venting a oil ...
A: I would have a certified chimney sweep (www.csia.org) take a first hand look, they will let you know ...
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| use of existing metal fireplace flue to insert class A 6" | 3/28/2008 |
Q: Greetings Mr. Ball: I have a 2-story, '96 house with interior chase and flue attached to a Marco ...
A: you have to find out two things you have to ask the manufacturer of both the new stove and the old ...
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| fireplace | 3/28/2008 |
Q: We are building a home and a natural old style brick fireplace. We want to incorporate a blower ...
A: I am not sure I understand your question, what do you need the "blower system" for? if it is to ...
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| Smoke from fireplace going into house | 3/25/2008 |
Q: I recently moved into a brick bungalow located in Ottawa, Ontario Canada, built sometime during the ...
A: Smoking fireplaces/odors can happen for a number of reasons, dirty, blocked, improper construction, ...
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| Brand new - water seepage | 3/21/2008 |
Q: My new house was completed 7/3/07. The house is 3 levels. The grade level (or basement) and 2nd ...
A: you are not a "pin", from what you explained it sounds like the lower fireplace is below grade and ...
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| Brand new - water seepage | 3/21/2008 |
Q: My new house was completed 7/3/07. The house is 3 levels. The grade level (or basement) and 2nd ...
A: Welcome back Matt, this sounds like a case of "don't raise the bridge lower the water" and in this ...
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| stove pipe hookup | 3/21/2008 |
Q: I have a Garrison II stove with 6" exit pipe and the chimney connecting to(interior masonry) has a ...
A: it should stay the same size top to bottom, maybe an insulated relining with 6" in the chimney would ...
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| Brand new - water seepage | 3/21/2008 |
Q: My new house was completed 7/3/07. The house is 3 levels. The grade level (or basement) and 2nd ...
A: you might be getting water through the brick (maybe) you might be getting water down the chimney if ...
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| older home with firplace | 3/21/2008 |
Q: I am moving into my Great Grandparents home which my Grand parents remodeled in 1990 the only ...
A: Smoking fireplaces/odors can happen for a number of reasons, dirty, blocked, improper construction, ...
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| MARCO FIREPLACE LEAK | 3/17/2008 |
Q: My parents live in a Manufactured Home that wsa a model from 1999 til 2002. They moved into the ...
A: Sorry to hear about your problem, you may need a roofer (not a handy man) take a look, it maybe the ...
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| super smokey furnace | 3/15/2008 |
Q: James Over the last 5 years my coal furnace has gotten much worse in making heat and retaining heat ...
A: I have to say I have only one coal customer and we clean her little (maybe 2-3' tall 12" round) ...
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| Brush stuck in chimney | 3/14/2008 |
Q: Recently I was cleaning the chimney from our boiler and the brush came unscrewed and is stuck. I ...
A: you can try adding an other brush and pushing it up and out (if you don't have a cap, or going up ...
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| will this work | 3/13/2008 |
Q: I bought a place and it has a chimney constructed of cinder block. The blocks are aprox 16 x 16 and ...
A: with out seeing this chimney I would say don't use it. Have a certified chimney sweep (www.csia.org) ...
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| smokey smelling room | 3/11/2008 |
Q: Occasionally when I come home my downstairs or my upstairs (never is it both) seems of a strong ...
A: Smoking fireplaces/odors can happen for a number of reasons, dirty, blocked, improper construction, ...
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| RE:ventless fireplace | 3/9/2008 |
Q: I have a ventless, gas fireplace. For the 1st 2 years, no problem. This year, we noticed that the ...
A: When they say "Ventless" keep in mind that all the exhaust is going into your home including Carbon ...
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| rain in firebox | 3/8/2008 |
Q: what senerio would cause rain to come down flue into fireplace. this fireplace was built 35 years ...
A: IF you do not have a cap on top of you fireplace chimney and (as most are) it is a strait shot down ...
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| Insert for Pellet Stove | 3/7/2008 |
Q: We currently have a masonry fireplace/chimney. We are purchasing a QuadraFire Pellet Stove insert ...
A: any unit you install, weather it be a wood stove, pre-fab fireplace, pellet stove....etc must be ...
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| leaking around the outside of the chimney | 3/6/2008 |
Q: We noticed last fall that we had water trickling in from what looks like the outside of our chimney. ...
A: I will say water problems can be very hard to find but lets give it a try, I would start by looking ...
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| smoking fireplaces | 3/5/2008 |
Q: We have a double-sided fireplace on the 1st floor as well a standard fireplace in the basement below ...
A: what you are describing is a very common problem and it is called "negative Pressure" think of your ...
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| 6 | 3/4/2008 |
Q: What is the correct way to install 6" stove pipe from a woodstove into a 8" crock. The crock is ...
A: Welcome back Chad, you are right it should stay 6" all the way to the top. and the inside of the ...
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| wood burning fireplace | 3/4/2008 |
Q: Is it very costly to replace a broken damper? Who should I call to repair this? ...
A: to replace the damper is very costly, you have to remove the damper and what it sits in (saddle) and ...
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| State of California requirements | 3/3/2008 |
Q: Is there any special requirements for installing a fireplace in a manufactured Home in California? ...
A: you have to follow two things here, the manufactures installation instructions of any unit and your ...
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| 6" pipe into a 8" crock | 3/3/2008 |
Q: What is the correct way to install 6" stove pipe from a woodstove into a 8" crock. The crock is ...
A: I have never been asked this before and do not want to tell you the wrong thing. I would say contact ...
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| Cast hole in flu | 3/1/2008 |
Q: I have a new home with a woodburning fireplace (never used). We live in New England and have a lot ...
A: It is hard to say, what you have with out seeing it. I would say have a certified chimney sweep ...
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| fireplace | 2/28/2008 |
Q: I am trying to remove a 1960's pink tile fire place it was put in the house 50 years ago by the ...
A: If I understand you correctly you want to remove the pink tile? If so it was probably just installed ...
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| Insulating around a gas fireplace... | 2/24/2008 |
Q: I recently came across an article / posting in the Web where someone was asking a question about ...
A: first if you do not have the installation manual for this unit you should do nothing to alter it in ...
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| smoke in neighbor's home | 2/24/2008 |
Q: I have wood burning stove in my garage. When I light the fire my neighbor complains about the smell ...
A: first by code you are not allowed to install a wood stove in a garage, why is she getting smoke? ...
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| help! blocked chimney | 2/22/2008 |
Q: My gas boiler is shutting off becuase of some sort of safety device in it. I called a technician ...
A: Welcome back Shelby, what is a I have a bakers alley with a hatch. is that a metal trap door in ...
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| help! blocked chimney | 2/22/2008 |
Q: My gas boiler is shutting off becuase of some sort of safety device in it. I called a technician ...
A: I think I can help, first if you can get near the hole in the chimney where the pipe was in try to ...
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| smoke in second fireplace | 2/22/2008 |
Q: I do not know if it was pre existing but, I bought house last year. I have fireplace on first level ...
A: this is a very common problem it is called negative pressure. Look at it this way if you have 10 ...
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| furnace flue to attic ventilation | 2/19/2008 |
Q: My wife and I purchased a 1994, 2-story, 2200 sq ft house in Kansas City and moved in December 2006. ...
A: I for one am against removing a chimney, I suggest that you cap the top of the flue off (metal plate ...
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| Backdraft/smoke from another unit? | 2/18/2008 |
Q: I live on the middle floor of a three story condominium building. Our unit as well as the units ...
A: Welcome back Dave, air will come down a chimney in only two ways, pushed by wind or pulled by ...
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| Backdraft/smoke from another unit? | 2/18/2008 |
Q: I live on the middle floor of a three story condominium building. Our unit as well as the units ...
A: the 3rd floor is working fine there is no problem with it. The problem is with the 1st and 2nd ...
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| metal housing around stove & stove placement | 2/17/2008 |
Q: I've in a new home with w big woodstove. It has a strange metal housing around the side, with only ...
A: as with any thing you need to read the directions and manual that came with the stove (or find one ...
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| Wood burning stove in a moduler home | 2/13/2008 |
Q: Is it taboo to install a wood burning stove in a modular home?
A: the two entity's that will tell you one way or the other are the maker of the home and your local ...
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| prefab chimney install | 2/13/2008 |
Q: Is it permissable to install a wood burning stove in a home garage in [Putnam County] New York ...
A: I would check with your local building department, they will be able to tell you what it and what is ...
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| Chimney construction | 2/12/2008 |
Q: My Uncle and I took advice We built a chimney with block clay liner mortared between each clay liner ...
A: with smoke coming out and cracks at this point I would not use this chimney until you have a ...
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| prefab chimney install | 2/11/2008 |
Q: I want to install a through the wall prefab chimney. The wall in question has a over hang with a ...
A: Mitchell, depending on where you are located you can. Best bet is find the Class A you want to use ...
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| Sweeping Chimneys | 2/10/2008 |
Q: How often should a person have their chimmney swept? I live in Missouri and depending on the winter ...
A: it is recommended that a chimney be checked by a certified chimney sweep (wwww.csia.org) every year ...
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| exhause fumes in home | 2/10/2008 |
Q: we purchased a 1970 colonial home with 2 fireplaces. i have an oil fired tankless furnace in ...
A: every thing sounds like it is good. MY question is did any one check for negative pressure? Smoking ...
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| Flue Liner | 2/10/2008 |
Q: Mr. Ball, I recently had my chimney swept and the sweep had told me everything was fine until they ...
A: Welcome back Eric, I can not tell if they told you the truth with out seeing it. I have been doing ...
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| vertical grate for fireplace | 2/10/2008 |
Q: I have a fireplace with a conventional basket grate, and read about a vertical grate on the site ...
A: Welcome back Richard, I have never had any experience with these products (which is why I suggested ...
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| vertical grate for fireplace | 2/10/2008 |
Q: I have a fireplace with a conventional basket grate, and read about a vertical grate on the site ...
A: I took a look at the web page it seems like an interesting idea. lets start with most fireplaces ...
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| Chimney tile | 2/8/2008 |
Q: Have a45 yr old fireplace. Has 17 x 8 tile, rectangular with rounded corners, not oval. Where may ...
A: did you call other brick yards? or try the Internet? if you can take a picture and e-mail it to ...
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| flue linner | 2/7/2008 |
Q: My house has a wood burning fire place that has been converted into a gas burning fire place due to ...
A: I am not sure what you have there, is this a masonry fireplace chimney with a liner? All metal ...
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| Smoke smell in basement | 2/6/2008 |
Q: Whenever we burn our fireplace we get a smoke smell in our basement. The fireplace is on the first ...
A: this defiantly sounds like a negative pressure issue. look at it this way if 10 gallons of air are ...
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| gas igniter and duraflames | 2/6/2008 |
Q: I have a wood burning fireplace with a gas igniter. It works great with wood, but can i use ...
A: as long as the fireplace and chimney are in good shape you can use duraflames or wood or both but ...
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| Is leaking fireplace covered by home inspector's 1-year guarantee? | 2/6/2008 |
Q: My family purchased a house last July, and did our inspection in late July last year. After a ...
A: read your inspection report to see what is covered and what is not. is he reasonable? at the very ...
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| chimneys | 2/5/2008 |
Q: Maybe you know the answer to this. I would like to know how long chimney builders have been putting ...
A: Welcome back Loretta, start with a certified chimney sweep (www.csia.org) and let them take a look ...
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| modifying single opening to 2 sided fireplace | 2/5/2008 |
Q: We have a fireplace with 2 flues now open to the dining room w/8' ceilings. We want to open to the ...
A: I'm not sure I understand you, your existing fireplace has "two flues" and only open to the Dinning ...
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| ventless propane logs | 2/5/2008 |
Q: We have a wood burning fireplace that we never used, I removed two sections of the vent system to ...
A: It is hard to tell what you did to mount the TV when you say "I removed two sections of the vent ...
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| FIREBOX REPAIR | 2/4/2008 |
Q: Ihave a wood burning fire box in my mobile home I notice a crack in the bottom of the floor brick ...
A: I have never worked on or seen a "mobile home firebox" there should have been a manual that came ...
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| TWO SIDED?? | 2/4/2008 |
Q: I HAVE AN EXISTING 50 YEAR OLD GOOD CONDITION BRICK FIREPLACE, THAT I WANT TO BREAK A HOLE IN THE ...
A: I would say have a local engineer take a look he will be up to date on your local building codes. ...
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| Dovre Wood Stoves | 2/3/2008 |
Q: I have a Dovre Model 300HC "The Heirloom Stove" which has some internal gasketing that needs ...
A: I am sorry, some of these company's go out of business and if you can't find the info you need it ...
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| chimney cleaning intervals | 2/3/2008 |
Q: When we added a raised hearth brick fireplace in our home in about 1977, the builder installed a ...
A: yes you are at risk, you should have your chimneys inspected every year (more if you are using it ...
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| FIREPLACE | 2/2/2008 |
Q: Last week I used my fireplace for the evening and the following morning when I went to clean out the ...
A: ask at your local stone yard what type of mortar to use. you will need to remove all the old mortar ...
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| A follow-up to previously answered question | 2/1/2008 |
Q: Randy Brooks answered the following but is unavailable for a followup. I understand his answer but ...
A: Welcome back Larry, here is what I think you should do, get a gas stove or insert and use a ...
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| A follow-up to previously answered question | 2/1/2008 |
Q: Randy Brooks answered the following but is unavailable for a followup. I understand his answer but ...
A: if I understand you there is a problem with your fireplace chimney but you want to use it? if so ...
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| chimney cap | 1/31/2008 |
Q: Where can I find a chimney cap to fit a Tempco fireplace model #TBF-3? They have gone out of ...
A: manufacturers state you can only use their stuff on their system. but most replace that cap with a ...
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| 2story house | 1/30/2008 |
Q: how hard is it to install a wood burning stove in the first floor of a 2story house, will this be a ...
A: the wood stove is easy just set it down any where. the chimney how ever can be a problem. are you ...
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| smokey stove | 1/30/2008 |
Q: I installed a wood burning stove in my basement and when we lit it all the smoke came out in the ...
A: Smoking fireplaces/odors can happen for a number of reasons, dirty, blocked, improper construction, ...
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| Mantle around Fireplace | 1/28/2008 |
Q: One end of my den is a brick wall, with an active, wood-burning fireplace (no mantle). I want to ...
A: NFPA 211 states minimum 6 on the sides and if the trim sticks out less that 1 1/2" then 6" about ...
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| boiler | 1/28/2008 |
Q: I took my fire out to give it clean and noticed heavy black soot deposit on the gas boiler is this ...
A: Welcome back John, as I said before have the boiler cleaned and tuned by a pro then the chimney ...
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| Repairing flu attached to fireplace insert- woodburining | 1/28/2008 |
Q: I bought a home 2 years ago with a fireplace and there is a metal insert inside it. It's been ...
A: I am not sure i follow what your say you have, what I think you are saying is the flue/smoke collar ...
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| boiler | 1/27/2008 |
Q: I took my fire out to give it clean and noticed heavy black soot deposit on the gas boiler is this ...
A: If I understand you correctly your Natural gas boiler is sooting up? if so I would have a Gas boiler ...
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| Venting wood stove to existing chimney | 1/26/2008 |
Q: I would like to install a wood stove into the existing vent hole to the chimney in the cellar (hole ...
A: I do not know why for sure either but I now you can not mix liquid and solid flues in the same ...
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| bends in my flue! | 1/26/2008 |
Q: We are thinking of putting in a wood burner into our Kitchen downstairs. There is no direct access ...
A: class A chimneys (metal insulated) are only allowed 2-30 degree angels, and are not designed to run ...
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| Purching a new fireplace | 1/25/2008 |
Q: I have a room that is approx 30x15, with a valted ceiling approx 15 feet high. I want to heat this ...
A: It is hard to say but each pipe has its own installation instructions and the pipe that I use calls ...
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| add on wood furnace | 1/24/2008 |
Q: Why should you not vent a oil furnace and add on wood furnace in the same chimney? Because i have ...
A: according to NFPA 211 you can not mix liquid and solid fuels in the same flue. If you had a problem ...
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| fireplace drafting | 1/24/2008 |
Q: Our interior fireplace is not drafting correctly. All doors and windows are closed, all ceiling fans ...
A: Smoking fireplaces/odors can happen for a number of reasons, dirty, blocked, improper construction, ...
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| chimney in clapboard | 1/23/2008 |
Q: We have an oil furnace and two propane gas vented fireplaces that will all vent through a chimney on ...
A: are the chimney flues made out of metal? if so then you can build a "chase" out of wood around them. ...
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| fireplace issue | 1/23/2008 |
Q: I live in the Chicago suburbs and we've got a wood burning fireplace. when it gets cold, the whole ...
A: are you sure it is frost and not just water damage? do you have this in summer? If you are getting ...
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| shared flues | 1/22/2008 |
Q: I just asked and received an answer from Randy Brooks regarding my house filling with smoke whenever ...
A: you should speak to the condo board and see if they can help the quick easy fix is to install a ...
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| Flue Liner | 1/22/2008 |
Q: Mr. Ball, I recently had my chimney swept and the sweep had told me everything was fine until they ...
A: I would say get a second opinion, can you do this your self? check with your local building ...
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| smoky chimmney | 1/22/2008 |
Q: One of the fireplaces in our new house smokes everytime we light it. As it heats up it gets a little ...
A: yes the fan will work because it is mechanical, What you are describing is a common problem called ...
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| Sharing an oil furnace chimney with a wood burnig stove? | 1/21/2008 |
Q: We heat our home with an oil furnace. Our home is a one story ranch with the furnce in the basement. ...
A: no you can not add a wood stove to the oil flue NFPA code states you can not mix liquid and solid ...
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| 1976 Masonry Fireplace | 1/21/2008 |
Q: My fireplace has a small chute you can open to put the ashes down to the basement where you can ...
A: yes it is some thing to worry about hot embers can get down into the ash pit if the brick is left to ...
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| The Best Chimney | 1/20/2008 |
Q: I am building a new house on our farm. We are installing a wood burning forced air furnace in the ...
A: If efficiency is your main concern then I would say go with the Stainless Steel class A chimney ...
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| smell of smoke | 1/20/2008 |
Q: How do you get rid of the smoke smell in your house. I have opened doors and windows and put the ...
A: the attic fan almost surly made it worst, What you are describing is a common problem called ...
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| Two piece hearth extension? | 1/19/2008 |
Q: I am putting in a wood fireplace and the specs call for Micore Board or equilivent to meet R ...
A: I would start with the manufacture of the "Micore Board" and ask them, then the building department. ...
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| Chimney height | 1/19/2008 |
Q: How tall should my chimney be in relation to the peak or ridge of the roof of my two story house? I ...
A: 1st I would have the whole chimney inspected in side and out by a certified sweep (www.csia.org) ...
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| Firebox cracks and clearance issues | 1/19/2008 |
Q: On a new brick fireplace, used for less than 1 season, I noticed that the mortar in the back of the ...
A: NFPA (National Fire Protection Agency) states a fire box have 4" of fire brick, 4" of regulate ...
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| chimney rebuild scenarios | 1/19/2008 |
Q: Perhaps you know the answer to this. We have a brick chimney that badly needs to be rebuilt. Some ...
A: I would ask your local building department, they will tell you just what you have to do (reinforce ...
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| cold air return drawing in smoke and smell | 1/19/2008 |
Q: James, Thanks for all the tips on your site. We experience the common problem of back draft, ...
A: don't jump the gun, there are things you can do to stop air from coming down, top mount damper caps, ...
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| encasing a chimney through attic space | 1/18/2008 |
Q: We just purchased a single story house with a Vermont Castings woodstove (Model: Aspen 1920). The ...
A: proper clearance (with out the manufactures installation instructions) would be hard to do but most ...
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| Heatform Heatalator | 1/18/2008 |
Q: I am doing a remodel job on my existing fire place that has a Heatform Heatalator, with heating ...
A: I would not close them off for 2 reasons, 1) this is designed to get the heat out and it may cause a ...
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| boiler exhaust entering home when fireplace is used | 1/18/2008 |
Q: We just bought a two story colonial home built in 1969 with two fireplaces. The first floor remains ...
A: Welcome back Karen, think of it this way your house is like an air tight bottle with three chimney ...
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| boiler exhaust entering home when fireplace is used | 1/18/2008 |
Q: We just bought a two story colonial home built in 1969 with two fireplaces. The first floor remains ...
A: it sounds like a negative pressure issue, one or more of your fireplaces are pulling "make up air" ...
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| leaky fireplace | 1/18/2008 |
Q: When it rains there is leakage on the ceiling close to the sandstone fireplace. There is no sign of ...
A: you say, “When it rains there is leakage on the ceiling” it is possible to get water coming down the ...
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| keeping flue gases warm enough to keep draft going | 1/17/2008 |
Q: James, thanks in advance for your opinion. I plan on installing a triple wall metal chimney, UL ...
A: if the manufacturer of the stove recommends triple wall air insulated pipe then that is what I would ...
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| brick wall | 1/16/2008 |
Q: i have a woodburning stove that is in the corner of our living room and sits ontop of 3 layers of ...
A: yes you have some thing to worry about, check with your stove installation book they will give you ...
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| Faulty Install?? | 1/16/2008 |
Q: I need an expert opinion. Last year we had an Avalon wood burning insert added to our home. We had ...
A: sorry for the trouble you are having. lets start with the insert, the liner should be the same size ...
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| woodburner installation | 1/16/2008 |
Q: Please help,i was recently bought a tiger plus multi fuel stove but have no chimney.Need your help ...
A: start with the stove and the manual should tell you what type of pipe you will need. Then find a ...
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| woodburner installation | 1/15/2008 |
Q: Please help,i was recently bought a tiger plus multi fuel stove but have no chimney.Need your help ...
A: I am not sure I understand, you have a stove with no chimney and need to build one? (if so start ...
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| Double sided chimney | 1/15/2008 |
Q: i am building a new house and looking to put a double sided see thru fireplace in with a single ...
A: double sides fireplaces have twice the area of a single sided fireplace that the flue has to get the ...
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| Chimney leaking water? | 1/15/2008 |
Q: I recently had a new roof put on, because I thought it was leaking water around the chimney. Again, ...
A: I would have a certified sweep (www.csia.org) look into relining the gas heating units, if you are ...
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| Chimney leaking water? | 1/15/2008 |
Q: I recently had a new roof put on, because I thought it was leaking water around the chimney. Again, ...
A: I doubt if water is "siphoning up the chimney" are you heating with gas or propane? they both ...
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| Fireplace repair | 1/14/2008 |
Q: I live in a rental property that has a wood burning fireplace. the fireplace has cracks in the back ...
A: they make replacement panels for these "pre-fab" fireplaces these are metal fireplaces with a ...
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| flue sizes | 1/14/2008 |
Q: The firebox I am building is 48 inches wide and 38 inches tall. What size of flue should I use? Is ...
A: I would start with your local building department they can give the the size for your area how ever ...
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| Smokey woodburning fireplace, Soot from Oil burner | 1/14/2008 |
Q: In 1993 we had our wood burning fireplace chimney cleaned. The chimney sweep company noticed that ...
A: Welcome back Alan, I would also look into Make Up Air this it the air the feeds the units could the ...
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| Insulation to block draft | 1/13/2008 |
Q: I have a Buck stove insert in my chimney. The buck opening is rectangular so I have a special boot ...
A: I would first check with Buck Stoves and then with your local building department, they do make a ...
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| Forever Flex Solution chimney liner | 1/13/2008 |
Q: Ball: My neighbor is going to have the Forever Flex Solution chimney liner installed this week. She ...
A: a chimney should be "inspected" every year and cleaned when needed, most liner systems will have a ...
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| Smokey woodburning fireplace, Soot from Oil burner | 1/12/2008 |
Q: In 1993 we had our wood burning fireplace chimney cleaned. The chimney sweep company noticed that ...
A: wow you have several things going on here, lets start with the oil flue/liner is it sized properly? ...
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| 2 sided--see through fireplaces | 1/12/2008 |
Q: We'd like to have a woodburning unit with a propane starter or even better have a unit that would ...
A: start with your local wood stove store, they might have what you need. If you are building out of ...
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| Chimney Construction/Cap | 1/12/2008 |
Q: We have a 1 year old home and since moving in we have noticed water seeping out of and running down ...
A: water is a tricky thing but I usually suggest the most obvious and start from there, you don't have ...
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| identifying freestanding fire place vintage? | 1/12/2008 |
Q: we have a fireplace that my husband got out of a house on a construction job. we disassembled it and ...
A: with out a manufactures tag I wouldn't know where to begin, the only thing I would recommend is to ...
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| Do I need to take the back of stove off to clean chimney? | 1/11/2008 |
Q: I live in France, and have a Vermont Castings Intrepid II. I need to clean the stainless steel ...
A: I would love to come to the south of France, you buyin, I'm sweepin.And yes we have more Con Men ...
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| Do I need to take the back of stove off to clean chimney? | 1/10/2008 |
Q: I live in France, and have a Vermont Castings Intrepid II. I need to clean the stainless steel ...
A: France? Very cool never gave international advise before. If the chimney (solid double wall or ...
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| see through fireplace construction 1920s home | 1/10/2008 |
Q: I hired a chimney specialist to rebuild my 1920's back to back coal burning fireplace into a see ...
A: if the chimney was built to code and the correct size and was made perfectly you can still get smoke ...
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| Chimney - no lining | 1/9/2008 |
Q: James, My problem is that our fireplace is in seemingly great condition but the chimney is only ...
A: I would recommend having a Certified Sweep (www.csia.org) take a look, as far as using it as a ...
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| smoke shelf | 1/9/2008 |
Q: I have a couple of questions about installing a ss liner. I am installing a wood stove insert in my ...
A: Why not use Flex the hole way? If not make sure your connections is good. now your question, 1) it ...
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| Complete removal of fireplace, chimney | 1/8/2008 |
Q: Our home was built in 1947. It's a one story, 2 bed, 1 bath. We are sketching out a long term plan ...
A: DIY would depend on you, But I would say it might not be to hard, just dusty. as far as disposal and ...
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| 2 stoves, 1 pipe | 1/7/2008 |
Q: I'm building a new log cabin and I want to put a fireplace insert in my living room on the main ...
A: you can not run 2 solid fuels in to the same pipe, or from different levels of a house. this is a ...
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| 2-Sided Fireplace - 2 Dampers | 1/6/2008 |
Q: Both sides have glass doors. 1 side of the doors I will probably never open. There are 2 dampers ...
A: a damper controls air flow ( so do the glass doors) when starting the fire open all dampers fully, ...
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| smokey fireplace | 1/5/2008 |
Q: we own a Fisher Franklin style stove that smokes everytime we try to use it. I have had a chimney ...
A: there are only 3 ways to get smoke back into a home,1, a blockage (you say its clear) 2, wind ...
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| smoke smell | 1/4/2008 |
Q: James, ok sorry is the flue and the damper the same thing? I previously had a fireplace and always ...
A: the flue is the air channel that the smoke goes up inside the chimney the damper is what you open ...
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| Creosote leaking all overthe pipe the out side | 1/4/2008 |
Q: We use wood heat to heat our home and now we have creososte leaking down the pipe. My house at times ...
A: "leaking Creosote" is 3rd stage creosote and will drip like tar, it is also very flammable. It ...
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| smoke smell | 1/3/2008 |
Q: I read your reply to the question about a smoke smell in woodburning stove. I have two questions. ...
A: after you start a fire you close down the damper in order to regulate the burn (hot and fast or slow ...
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| Chimney flue | 1/3/2008 |
Q: When using a gas fire log, should the flue be all the way open or can it be about half way?
A: try to find the owners manual for the logs, look for a tag some where on them or the burner. there ...
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| smoke in room | 1/1/2008 |
Q: We have a two sided fireplace. do we need to shut off our central unit when burning wood. We also ...
A: two sided fireplaces should be used with one side closed (glass doors) Turning off the furnace will ...
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| Smokey house | 12/30/2007 |
Q: I live in a single story home and am having some problems with my fireplace. Every time i use the ...
A: the smoke is coming in somplace.... do you have a second fireplace? Could the smoke be coming back ...
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| smoking stove and chimney | 12/30/2007 |
Q: I recently purchased a lopi endeavor free standing wood stove. It has been working well for about ...
A: yes wind can do what you describe also negative pressure, make sure the chimney is clean and maybe a ...
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| woodstove leaking black around stove pipe into wall | 12/30/2007 |
Q: We recently installed a woodland wood/coal burning stove inside our daughters kitchen. when they got ...
A: it could be ash and water (from rain coming down the chimney) or it could be creosote. The pipes may ...
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| FACTORY METAL FIREBOX | 12/29/2007 |
Q: I HAVE PURCHASED A METAL FACTORY FIREBOX DESIGNED TO BE INSTALLED IN MASONRY WITH 12X13 FLUE TILE I ...
A: with any factory built, fireplace, insert, wood stove, metal box they must be installed as per ...
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| Fireplace ventaltion | 12/29/2007 |
Q: my fireplace does not draw the smoke out real good, especially on a windy day. In fact on a day ...
A: the NFPA code on chimney heights is, 3' (minimum)above where the chimney breaks the roof line then ...
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| upstairs condo neighbor's smoke coming into our living space | 12/28/2007 |
Q: I am in a downstairs-upstairs condo situation. Whenever the upstairs neighbor starts a fire in his ...
A: what you are describing sounds like a negative pressure issue your condo and sounds like it needs ...
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| fireplace | 12/28/2007 |
Q: My daughter just had her chimney repaired. But they don't burn anything except Duraflame logs ...
A: you said your daughter "had her chimney repaired" I do not know what that means, that is why I ...
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| fireplace | 12/27/2007 |
Q: My daughter just had her chimney repaired. But they don't burn anything except Duraflame logs ...
A: I am wondering if it is a construction issue or a negative pressure issue? Negative pressure is when ...
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| Superior KC-32-2 | 12/25/2007 |
Q: Looking for owners manual - exploded diagram to explain function of pull tab on left side near ...
A: I looked on the National Chimney Sweep Guilds web site for older manuals and did a Yahoo search but ...
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| can't keep door seal on stove | 12/23/2007 |
Q: i have a home made wood boiler.problem is can't keep door seal on.it doesn't have a channel like ...
A: I would say take the stove to a machine shop and have them weld a "channel" on the door, or buy a ...
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| a stone fire place | 12/22/2007 |
Q: how does it work i never had a fire place before and now i have 2! please help before the holidays ...
A: I would have said to have a certified sweep (www,csia.org) come out and inspect them before using ...
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| Wood Stove | 12/21/2007 |
Q: My husband and I just bought a Lopi woodstove yesterday and he installed it. We had a fire last ...
A: first wait more than 24 hours for ash cleaning 72 might be better to make sure all embers are out. ...
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| Does a chimney fire warrent a sleeve? | 12/18/2007 |
Q: Last year we had a chimney fire, cracking the interior brick. This was verified by a camera ...
A: a sleeve is a Stainless Steel liner and most certified chimney sweeps (www.csia.org) will install ...
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| replaceing a fireplace insert with a wood stove insert | 12/17/2007 |
Q: I have a fire place insert now, it is not as efficient as I would like it to be. My question is how ...
A: Yes you can replace the insert, so long as the fireplace and chimney are in good condition have a ...
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| Glue lams | 12/17/2007 |
Q: Any reason not to burn 30 year old, exterior glue lams in our tight Vermont Castings Resolute stove? ...
A: ok now I got it, I would say not to burn them, the glue may produce harmful gases both in the home ...
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| ventless gas logs | 12/16/2007 |
Q: I live in a 1932 duplex which I converted to single family. The two duplex living rooms are now a ...
A: I would have a certified chimney sweep ( www.csia.org)take a look at the chimney you want to use to ...
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| chimney condesation | 12/15/2007 |
Q: We have a brick chimney that was built in 1987. It contains two liners--one for our propane furnace ...
A: when you say "two liners" are they Stainless Steel? are they insulated? I am not as sure with ...
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| Furnace in the Fireplace? | 12/14/2007 |
Q: I live in a Coral Gables house that was built in the 50s. There is a nice Coral fireplace in our ...
A: with out seeing it I have no idea. Why wont they remove it? Did they give you a reason? Is it ...
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| Smoking Wood Furnace | 12/12/2007 |
Q: I have an old (circa 1980s) HS Tarm combination wood/propane furnace. I've been using it without a ...
A: the first thing that comes to mind it do you have make up air in this room? Is there a window open? ...
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| inserts in an old fireplace | 12/12/2007 |
Q: I have a 100 year old house that has a fireplace. It had been modified years ago with a stainless ...
A: do not alter the fire brick it does need to have a minimum clearance of masonry, then air space ...
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| fireplace manual | 12/11/2007 |
Q: Just bought a 10 year old house that has a gas fireplace by Temco, model TLC 39 31. I want to know ...
A: I looked on the National Chimney Sweep Guild site but did not find any thing on this kind of ...
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| chimney | 12/11/2007 |
Q: i have two fireplaces both with their own chimney, when i light one i get the smoke and fumes down ...
A: this is a common problem and it is called negative pressure. Where the house asks like a better ...
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| chimney flue | 12/10/2007 |
Q: I have a wood burning fire place. What markings should I look for when looking for a crack? I am ...
A: I would think the closer you are to the fire the hotter it would be?, As far as a crack or scratch ...
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| removing the pipe from a Fisher Free Standing Stove | 12/9/2007 |
Q: My husband and myself removed the Fisher stove in the basement of our ramble home. Their was an ...
A: If I understand you the last home owner had a wood stove installed in the wall above the damper ...
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| What's that noise? | 12/8/2007 |
Q: My daughter is hearing a noise coming from the fireplace. We suspect it's some critter probably ...
A: do you still hear it? If so then it might be in a chase, or if it comes and goes then it might be a ...
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| Smoking gas logs. | 12/7/2007 |
Q: I have purchased some gas logs and placed them into a fireplace that was used for wood burning for ...
A: question, did the fireplace smoke? when not in use do you feel cold air coming down the chimney? If ...
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| Old Heatilator | 12/5/2007 |
Q: I read the answer you gave Rose.. I have an old heatilator 1930's I believe. Smoke would enter the ...
A: you should not close off those holes. If you want to replace the Heatilator then contact Heatilator ...
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| chimneys | 12/2/2007 |
Q: Is a home inspector reliable enough to tell you if the chimney is in working condition? I want to ...
A: I have found that home inspectors are not as good as a sweep in inspecting a chimney, go to ...
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| smoky fireplace | 12/1/2007 |
Q: Our fireplace is a factory built Heatilator woodburning unit, with an 8-inch double wall non ...
A: if your figures are correct and this is a factory build system then I would call the factory. But ...
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| What size of chimeny liner? | 11/30/2007 |
Q: I have a 6" x 9" clay chimney flue (inside diametre) and was wondering what size of stainless steel ...
A: first I am in the USA on the NY/CT line on long island sound 50 minutes north east of New York City, ...
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| What size of chimeny liner? | 11/30/2007 |
Q: I have a 6" x 9" clay chimney flue (inside diametre) and was wondering what size of stainless steel ...
A: yes I can help you with this and yes I have done these before and it is some thing you could do your ...
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| chimney liner | 11/29/2007 |
Q: I own a home in new mexico and interested in installing a wood burning stove. there is an existing ...
A: if I under stand you correctly you say you have a bare masonry wall (use to have the fireplace) with ...
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| Could a boiler and hot water heater share the same chimney with a fireplace? | 11/29/2007 |
Q: A week after we bought a house, the water heater was down, causing a mall flame and heavy smoke all ...
A: first The National Chimney Sweep Guild, Chimney Safety Institute of America, National Fire ...
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| wood burner overheating | 11/28/2007 |
Q: In my living room I have a wood burner make says Franklin Sierra I think. Anyway I have ran it for ...
A: you can try another expert on this list and they might have different advice but I still say have a ...
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| wood burner overheating | 11/28/2007 |
Q: In my living room I have a wood burner make says Franklin Sierra I think. Anyway I have ran it for ...
A: (not good) it should be inspected by a CSIA certified sweep (www.CSIA.org) they will be able to give ...
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| New Chimney no Cap | 11/28/2007 |
Q: We are located in the New England near the shoreline and we recently had a new chimney constructed ...
A: I believe every chimney should have a cap, it keeps out rain, snow, animals, leaves, sticks and ...
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| damper | 11/28/2007 |
Q: My damper assy. is cracked at the rear of the fireplace where it rests on the ledge. The damper ...
A: to remove damper assemblies you would have to remove it from on top, by ripping out all the masonry ...
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| Preway Model FB24F - BLK C | 11/27/2007 |
Q: James, I was sold this wood burning stove a couple of years ago and now I want to install it in my ...
A: with any luck some where on the sotve there is a manufactures tag that will list the company ...
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| Pellet Stove Cleaning | 11/25/2007 |
Q: I have a pellet stove and I read that you should only use an approved ash vacuum to clean them, ...
A: in cleaning a pellet stove you must follow the manufactures instructions, will you vac work? It ...
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| smoke | 11/25/2007 |
Q: I am troubleshooting an issue w/a large wood burning stove. There are so many potential issues. The ...
A: What you are describing is a common problem called “negative pressure” There are dozens of reasons ...
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| Damp bricks in attic | 11/22/2007 |
Q: We have a 1925 house with a fireplace on the south exterior wall. The original fireplace is now gas ...
A: what you are describing sounds like the natural gas is venting into to large a flue and is seeping ...
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| fireplace removal | 11/21/2007 |
Q: I'm removing the interior brick facade of my fireplace currently because I would like to seal up the ...
A: I have never been asked this but lets take a shot, I might start with a builder or building ...
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| cleaning of terra-cotta chimney | 11/20/2007 |
Q: We are bidding a job that has a 110 foot terra-cotta chimney. this is 12 x 16 inches. they would ...
A: 1st why are you relining this? 2nd what are you relining? What type of coating are you talking ...
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| alternatives to relining chimney | 11/18/2007 |
Q: Ok we have gone through a diagnosis and it appears we have gaps in our flue which is resulting in ...
A: my suggestion would be to install an insert (a wood stove that slides part way into your fireplace) ...
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| Ventinox Stainless Liner Cost | 11/18/2007 |
Q: My elder sister who lives alone in Jackson, MS, was quoted a price of $2100 to install a ventinox ...
A: first let me start by saying all I install is Ventinox liners it is the best I could find and the ...
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| looks like smoke coming out of flue on chimney for back boiler | 11/17/2007 |
Q: back boiler seems to be working ok no smoke going up flue look from outside looks like smoke coming ...
A: I am a little confused and I am not sure I understand the question. Is there a break in the chimney? ...
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| smokey fireplace | 11/17/2007 |
Q: We have spent a lot of money with our current chimney sweep and this is what he did. First he put a ...
A: "get a new chimney sweep"? That’s a good one...lol What you are describing is a common problem ...
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| 18 | 11/15/2007 |
Q: I am installing a wood stove in my basement. The stove pipe will be coming out of the stove then ...
A: when you are installing any insulated chimney pipe you must follow their insulation instructions. ...
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| 18" clearance | 11/14/2007 |
Q: I am installing a wood stove in my basement. The stove pipe will be coming out of the stove then ...
A: check with Dura Vent and ask them if they’re 90-degree and pipe has a 2" clearance to combustibles? ...
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| creosote | 11/14/2007 |
Q: can someone actually see creosote up to 25 feet away ? what do you use to find it? Does a ...
A: Hell Again Jim, If I understand you correctly you have an insert in you fire place and a piece of ...
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| twosided fireplace - smoke filled room | 11/13/2007 |
Q: We just built a two-sided wood burning fireplace and the two times we used it...so much smoke filled ...
A: this is the hardest time for the fire as the smoke and fire cool the "house stack affect" takes over ...
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| creosote | 11/13/2007 |
Q: can someone actually see creosote up to 25 feet away ? what do you use to find it? Does a ...
A: what you have is third stage creosote from a very slow burning/un seasoned wood fire if you install ...
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| twosided fireplace - smoke filled room | 11/13/2007 |
Q: We just built a two-sided wood burning fireplace and the two times we used it...so much smoke filled ...
A: What you are describing is a common problem called “negative pressure” There are dozens of reasons ...
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| Wood Stove Pipe | 11/13/2007 |
Q: I have recently replaced the stove pipe for our woodstove. However, creosote in running down the ...
A: what you have is third stage creosote from a very slow burning/un seasoned wood fire if you install ...
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| smoking fireplace | 11/12/2007 |
Q: My parent's home was built in the 1960's and has a wood burning fireplace with a brick chimney and 2 ...
A: sorry to hear you are having this problem, what you are describing sounds like a heatalator (metal ...
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| installing a wood stove | 11/11/2007 |
Q: Can I install a wood stove in the same flue as my oil fires furnace? The wood stove pipe would be ...
A: NO you cannot put the wood stove into the same flue as the oil furnace. This is NFPA code you cannot ...
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| Build a Fireplace | 11/10/2007 |
Q: I am a single mom and a remodel contractor by trade. I have been renovating a old home (pier and ...
A: I am not a mason but I would start with your local building department and let them give you what ...
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| Wood Insert in Brick Fireplace...no liner | 11/9/2007 |
Q: I just purchased a house built 20 years ago that has a Lopi insert in the fireplace with a fan ...
A: that the damper is removed might make it easier but it may still have to be cut, measure to see if ...
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| Wood Insert in Brick Fireplace...no liner | 11/8/2007 |
Q: I just purchased a house built 20 years ago that has a Lopi insert in the fireplace with a fan ...
A: I will answer your questions this way, by code the insert must be lined to the first flue tile, (If ...
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| Fireplace inserts | 11/8/2007 |
Q: We have a fireplace insert. We have cleaned our insert out but are still having trouble with a bad ...
A: it sounds like you have a "negative pressure" problem and what that means is the house is a better ...
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| Wood burning stove & prefab fireplaces | 11/8/2007 |
Q: I am interested in adding a woodburning stove to my home, and was wondering can I vent the wood ...
A: I would contact both manufactures and ask them since you want to use both of their products. They ...
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| inner hearth cracked | 11/8/2007 |
Q: We have a pre fab fireplace 16x36 (opening) The "inner hearth" is cracked...any suggestions in ...
A: depending on the size of the crack you might have to remove and replace the panel. Do you have the ...
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| two sided fire place | 11/7/2007 |
Q: I have a two sided fireplace with gas on one side can I burn wood on the oter side? Thanks
A: are the two fireplaces connected? (Can you see through? If one fireplace has gas logs and the other ...
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| WOOD STOVE CHIMNEY | 11/7/2007 |
Q: i recently bought a house with a center brick chimney extending from the basement through the second ...
A: from what you are describing it sounds like you will have to reline the boiler first. Then if there ...
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| Smoke in basement | 11/6/2007 |
Q: I have a duel Chimney - 12" flew for the fireplace and 8 " for the wood stove in the basement - when ...
A: what you have is called “negative pressure” and what that means is the house is so air tight that ...
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| chimney and fireplace | 11/5/2007 |
Q: I have an 85 year old house that has no liner in the flu of my fireplace. It appears to be too ...
A: in your case It sounds like the existing flue (with out a liner) would be to small to reline ...
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| diameter of the liner | 11/5/2007 |
Q: I have wood burning fire place insert with 6" flue opening, but I only can put 5" stainless steel ...
A: I would say oval the bottom of the 6" to 5" X 7" and use an adapter to go back to round, most liner ...
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| chimney and fireplace | 11/4/2007 |
Q: I have an 85 year old house that has no liner in the flu of my fireplace. It appears to be too ...
A: the question “is this really necessary?” I will explain it this way, you are building a fire inside ...
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| 2 woodburners sharing same chimney | 11/4/2007 |
Q: I am a log home contractor in Arkansas and am getting prepared to build a good sized log home in ...
A: Lets start with my brother has one of those log homes and he love it, and heats most of the main ...
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| Smoky smell from wood stove | 11/1/2007 |
Q: James - We have a wood stove in our living room. Days later, after using it, there will be a very ...
A: There are many reasons why you might be getting that smell, my first thing I would look at would be ...
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| clean out | 10/31/2007 |
Q: I have two fireplaces, one in the lower level and the other directly above. I have found a clean out ...
A: you can clean this "ash trap" out your self use a shop vac and dust mask and scoop the ashes out ...
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| Soot in house | 10/30/2007 |
Q: Last year right before Christmas, I cleaned the house prior to guests coming. I rarely go upstairs ...
A: I have seen this a few times but not on a rug but on walls and ceilings. I think it is the candles, ...
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| Incoming smoke | 10/30/2007 |
Q: James, I recently had a chimney sweep come to clean my chimney. I was called and advised my chimney ...
A: first I do not believe you need a “whirly bird cap” a Fan cap (Exhausto fan) can be very expensive. ...
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| Fireplace smoky | 10/30/2007 |
Q: I have a fireplace insert in my fireplace. The doors are not completely sealed, and I get a smoky ...
A: the fact the you are getting smoke back in to the house could be form both the poor door seal and ...
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| Smoky Basement | 10/29/2007 |
Q: I have wood burning fireplaces in my upstairs and downstairs. When I light a fire in my upstairs ...
A: what you describe is a common problem and it is called “negative pressure” There are dozens of ...
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| cracks in flue | 10/28/2007 |
Q: James, We have a food burning fireplace. When getting our chimney cleaned this year we were told ...
A: cracked flue tile can be very dangerous or very minor depending on where and how big they are, but ...
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| fitting flue to wood stove | 10/26/2007 |
Q: I am installing a Fisher wood stove in a cabin and it has an 8" exhaust. I am having an extremely ...
A: they usually make an adapter (that comes with the wood stove) that you can hook to the liner/pipe ...
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| Metal Firebox interior | 10/26/2007 |
Q: We have about a 20 year old heatilator metal box fireplace. Some of the interior panels - which ...
A: I would ask Heatilator what they suggest (I know they don’t make the panels any more but they might ...
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| Fireplace "gaps" | 10/24/2007 |
Q: We recently purchased a house with a fireplace. The back wall of what I guess you would call the ...
A: It would be impossible for me to speculate on the condition of this “fire box” with out seeing it ...
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| Knocking Noise in Chimney | 10/23/2007 |
Q: I have a gas fireplace. Recently the weather turned cold here in Colorado. I am hearing a consistent ...
A: my first idea was a ghost but they are not on any time clock and every 15 seconds…lol. In any case ...
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| crack in buning pit/ replacing with electric fireplace | 10/22/2007 |
Q: The fireplace has a gas line already but has been capped off and I haven't used the fireplace in ...
A: Tracy, my advice would be to contact a Chimney Safety Institute of America chimney sweep ...
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| Shared Chimneys | 10/20/2007 |
Q: My husband and I have just purchased a house that has two wood burning fireplaces, one in the ...
A: There are dozens of reasons why a fire place will smoke, an other fire place can pull air/smoke down ...
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| Fireplace unused for 3 years | 10/19/2007 |
Q: Respectfully, I have scheduled a fireplace/chimney inspection (visual) and cleaning for a fireplace ...
A: it would be hard to say with out knowing the chimney my self, my advice would be to wait until you ...
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| chimney & flue | 10/18/2007 |
Q: We paid to have our chimney rebuilt above the roof line. Unfortunately the contractor hasn't came to ...
A: wow, sorry to hear about the problem you are having with you contractor, maybe you need to show up ...
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| Old heatilator?? | 10/17/2007 |
Q: We have an antique fireplace with the heatilator vents on either side (intake on bottom...pushes ...
A: it sounds like the Heatilator box (metal fire box) has a crack in it. Or some thing else has ...
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| B-vent surprise and chimney brushes | 10/16/2007 |
Q: I am in the middle of a new gas furnace replacement. It turns out the clay lined chimney has a 5" ...
A: if I understand what you have correctly some one installed a double wall B-vent pipe in the masonry ...
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| smoke from wood furnace | 10/14/2007 |
Q: We heat our house with a forced air wood furnace that has always let smoke out of the door when ...
A: It is very hard to tell from what you are describing here to answer this, but let me make a few ...
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| Chimney Liner for Wood stove insert | 10/14/2007 |
Q: I am looking into purchasing a wood stove insert (Napoleon EPI-1401) to place in an existing Wood ...
A: when you stick an insert into a fireplace with out lining to at least the fire flue tile (that is ...
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| smoke in house | 10/14/2007 |
Q: We have a 1972 home with an main floor and basement fireplace. Since we moved in 8 years ago, we ...
A: what you are describing is a common problem called “negative pressure” what that means is the house ...
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| Brick BBQ | 10/13/2007 |
Q: James, I plan to build a brick bbq. Just a simple 3 sided structure 2'x2' inside. I have done some ...
A: I have a old BBQ on my own patio that I removed and made into a fire pit (3 sides no flue) only had ...
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| add on wood furnace | 10/13/2007 |
Q: I have an 8 year old home on frost walls and concrete slab, My existing furnace is a lp down draft ...
A: I am not to sure exactly what you are trying to do but you can not put a wood stove into a PVC pipe ...
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| smokey fireplaces | 10/11/2007 |
Q: i have a double sided slate fireplace but both sides only have screen protectors on them . it gets ...
A: double sided fireplaces look great but are hard to get to work, reason being that you have a flue ...
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| damper plate chain | 10/8/2007 |
Q: the chain that connects to our damper plate and comes out through a small slot in our tiled ...
A: I am not familure with this type of set up, I have come across more than 10 different types of ...
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| Need stove advice please. | 10/4/2007 |
Q: Ball I have a Regency wood burning stove that is in need of service. The bricks on the inside are ...
A: Lets see if I can answer all of your questions and asking this many is not a problem, 1) I would ...
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| Function of insert faceplate | 9/24/2007 |
Q: I want to install a wood-burning insert in my fireplace which has a chimney that is exposed on the ...
A: An insert is nothing more than a wood stove that is "inserted" into your fireplace opening and the ...
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| Function of insert faceplate | 9/24/2007 |
Q: I want to install a wood-burning insert in my fireplace which has a chimney that is exposed on the ...
A: if I understand this right you are worried about the gaps where the insert meets the fireplace ...
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| Kitchen exhaust in 1920's building | 9/24/2007 |
Q: We stripped the wallpaper and found a 6" hole in the brick wall in the kitchen. It appears to vent ...
A: It is hard to tell with the little info you have given, my advice would be to contact a Chimney ...
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| chimney | 9/23/2007 |
Q: I may have a stupid question but we bought a house with a fireplace with an old ashley insert. The ...
A: first let me start with, there are no stupid questions when it comes to chimney safety. And with out ...
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| leaking chimney | 8/28/2007 |
Q: since we have owned our house, about five years, we have always had a water leak on the wall (coming ...
A: sorry to hear you are having such a hard time with this. It would seem the water is coming in from ...
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| Flue liner | 8/20/2007 |
Q: I have a terra cotta flue liner and it is starting to splinter on the top. A home inspector said it ...
A: It is had to say what you may need exactly, but you could go up and take a look and see if cement or ...
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| chimney caps | 8/19/2007 |
Q: Someone suggested that we get chimney caps for our house. We don't use the fireplace. There are ...
A: first I don’t know what you mean by “some kind of other exhaust that goes out the chimney” are you ...
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| Oil burner and fireplace | 7/27/2007 |
Q: James, I have an oil burning furnace/hot water heater in my basement with a power ventilator ...
A: did you talk to your oil company? They service your units and they can tell you why you have or need ...
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| Chimney smell | 7/27/2007 |
Q: James, Hope you can suggest something for our problem. During the summer our A/C runs fine but the ...
A: this is very common, what is happening is your fan is pulling air down the chimney along with the ...
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| new wood stove | 7/24/2007 |
Q: i'm looking to put a new wood stove in a house that I'm renovating. there's only 13 feet from the ...
A: will 13' be enough draft? I don't know but My advice would be to contact a Chimney Safety Institute ...
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| Outdoor smoking problems | 7/23/2007 |
Q: Well, I built an indoor style outdoors...and I have smoking problem. Wind or no wind .. the flue ...
A: let me offer a few ideas before extending the heights (which should solve the problem). Also is the ...
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| Water leak | 7/22/2007 |
Q: I have a freestanding gas fireplace. During heavy rains, water is getting into the fireplace and ...
A: Lets start with where the pipe goes thought the building (wall or roof) there should be a flashing ...
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| corbel | 7/21/2007 |
Q: My sister and I are building our own chimney - concrete chimney blocks with tile liner. We're ...
A: first I think it's great you and your sister are doing this work good for you. As far as corbelling ...
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| Firebox | 7/9/2007 |
Q: I have a Waterford 103 firebox. From the duct that leads from the inside, through the wall, to the ...
A: It is hard to tell with what you described, but I’ll try with what you describe. It sounds like ...
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| Lining fireplace | 7/5/2007 |
Q: I have an old Victorian house built in 1891. I have two chimneys that need to be rebuilt from the ...
A: I have never installed a “pour in place liner” but here great things about them and yes they should ...
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| Neighbors chimney | 6/22/2007 |
Q: Any idea what might be causing this or what can be done to stop it? Thanks in advance- John
A: It sounds like his oil boiler is very old and might need to be tuned or fixed. let him know to ...
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| chimney | 6/22/2007 |
Q: I am playing with the idea to put river rocks on my existing and fully functional chimney. Just for ...
A: I am not sure you can add the rocks , it might be to much weight and the brick is one on top of the ...
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| 125mm GC1 terminal | 6/21/2007 |
Q: I've just moved into a new house and have got an inset living flame effect gas fire already ...
A: I am sorry but I do not know what any of these numbers (125mm GC1 Terminal) mean? Perhaps you should ...
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| electric fireplace | 6/13/2007 |
Q: i am looking for a website to see photos of electric electric fireplaces with TV's above. need to ...
A: here is a site I found with a quick Google search ...
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| outdoor fireplace construction | 6/12/2007 |
Q: We are planning to build an outdoor fireplace on our patio, and are alittle unsure about all the ...
A: let me start with a fireplace will only draw air up if the air is hotter than the out side air. So ...
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| fireplace flu size | 6/10/2007 |
Q: I purchased a fire place insert from firerock it has a 48" wide box by 36" tall. The flue is about5 ...
A: I would contact Firerock and ask them it is there insert. But if you put this inside a fire place ...
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| crack repair | 6/8/2007 |
Q: Our fireplace is brick with a stove insert. We have it cleaned yearly by a CSIA certified chimney ...
A: I have never heard of this system "fire guard vibration" not to say it is not any good it may be the ...
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| Oil burner and Fireplace | 5/30/2007 |
Q: I live in a brick Cape Cod, built in 1957 with a fireplace on the first floor (which has never been ...
A: sorry to hear your having this problem lets see if we can figure it out. Off the top of my head I ...
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| Flue type | 5/18/2007 |
Q: I have a recently purchased a house. The gas fire is multiflue. The chimney wall on the ground floor ...
A: I'm not sure I understand what you are asking me, but it sounds like you have a gas fired boiler ...
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| stone chimney cleaning & repair | 5/9/2007 |
Q: We have a fireplace built in 1932 of large basalt stone and mortar on the Oregon coast. The ...
A: sounds like a very large fireplace and it must be very nice. My advice would be to contact a Chimney ...
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| Stainless steel Chimney making strange noises | 5/4/2007 |
Q: Our home is 10 years old...we have a factory built stainless steel liner with that fake brick ...
A: No one should hate their home, lets see if I can point you in a direction to find and fix this ...
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| Removing the clay liner. | 4/28/2007 |
Q: My chimney is used by my fireplace and gas furnace. I just had the chimney professionally swept. ...
A: 1st Question this company CSIA certified? There are times when we do have to remove the clay liner ...
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| Water Leak | 4/25/2007 |
Q: I have a wood burner in my basement that sits on a brick foundation. The stove pipe enters the wall ...
A: sorry to hear about this kind of issue a water problem can be the worst. A few questions? Is the ...
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| Old Heatilator with crack | 4/23/2007 |
Q: I have a 60 year-old stone fireplace with the original Heatilator steel lining. The back wall ...
A: the factory built fireplace they are referring to are called a Pre Fab with a metal firebox and flue ...
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| Metal Fireplace smoking | 4/19/2007 |
Q: There is a new home that contains two metal fireplaces, one is producing smoke. Negative and postive ...
A: This is very hard to determine with out seeing and testing my self. You say "negative and positive ...
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| Boilers / Chimneys | 4/12/2007 |
Q: I just bought a cinder block duplex, I have water coming in the chimneys and running into the ...
A: sorry to hear you are having such a hard time I will try to help you. First are you heating with ...
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| venting chimney??? | 4/5/2007 |
Q: Howdy James, Presently re-building my chimney and re-lining with flexible stainless and attaching ...
A: My advice would be to contact a Chimney Safety Institute of America chimney sweep ...
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| Fireplace | 4/1/2007 |
Q: There is a crack at the back of the fire place.We have only just moved in and I wondered whether ...
A: it is hard to say if this crack is dangerous or not with out seeing it. My advice would be to ...
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| gas fireplaces | 3/28/2007 |
Q: My friend is babysitting for a house while the owners are gone. Her sister who checked on the house ...
A: I would look for a brass key (looks like a "T") and look for a Gas shut off in the floor or the wall ...
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| Used Insert Installation | 3/28/2007 |
Q: I have been looking to upgrade my existing masonry fireplace to an insert for several years. ...
A: This hard to do with out seeing the insert or the chimney. There are great benefits to using an ...
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| Increase Fire place opening for a hole in wall fire | 3/25/2007 |
Q: I have a standard 15" fire back going up into a prefabricated gatherer in a brick built ...
A: I'm not sure I understand what you are explaining, but it sounds like you want to re build your fire ...
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| "fumey" smell from wall w/ nonfunctional fireplace | 3/15/2007 |
Q: I bought a 2 bedroom in a self-managed co-op. The second (master) bedroom has had some strange smell ...
A: sorry to hear you’re having such a hard time with the odor. It is possible to have a back up and ...
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| Preway fan motor | 3/7/2007 |
Q: James, We purchased a Preway free standing fireplace stove, which was sold by Sears in 1978. After ...
A: wow 29 years and still working, that is great who says Americans can't build the best stuff. That ...
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| Brick chimney leaking | 3/7/2007 |
Q: Whenever it is raining or when we experience snow melts, water infiltrates through our brick chimney ...
A: sorry to hear you are having this kind of problem. It is hard to say where the water is coming from, ...
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| Old wood stove | 3/1/2007 |
Q: I have an old wood stove that i got from my grandmother. She doesnt know anything about it. I have ...
A: I too did a few searches with the info you gave me and found nothing. My advice would be to contact ...
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| wood burning insert safety and options | 2/20/2007 |
Q: I've had a home inspector give the chimney the "thumbs up" 2 years ago (only burned 3 fires since), ...
A: Home inspectors rarely if ever know any thing about chimney codes. An insert can do a very good job ...
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| wood burning insert safety and options | 2/20/2007 |
Q: We love to use our natural wood fireplace but it’s really not a good way to heat the area – in fact, ...
A: let me start with currant codes are in place for a reason, safety reason. An insert can do a great ...
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| Fireplace will not draw | 2/19/2007 |
Q: The problem began with the first fire of the season, built before the removal of the insert. There ...
A: as I said it could be any number of things and if opening a door or window helps slightly then open ...
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| Fireplace will not draw | 2/19/2007 |
Q: My father, an expert home builder, built his on home 40 years ago. It has an interior fireplace with ...
A: for some thing to not work that did all these years is odd. Was the insert replaced properly? Is it ...
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| chimney | 2/18/2007 |
Q: I have a gas logs in my fireplace...no real logs are ever burned and honestly turn on the fire maybe ...
A: you can remove a chimney but before you do I would make sure you have "vent free gas logs" or a ...
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| fireplace vs. insert | 2/16/2007 |
Q: which puts out more heat, a fireplace, or an insert.
A: a insert will produce more heat, an insert is a wood stove that slides mostly inside the fire box it ...
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| Heatilator fan | 2/11/2007 |
Q: I have a heatilator insert. It came with my house when I purchased it new in 1996. On my wall there ...
A: not sure what you have but usually the fan helps bring air in to heat it and return it to the room. ...
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| smoke leak | 2/11/2007 |
Q: I wish it was a pipe but it is not. It is an air chamber that is built over where the fire is built. ...
A: now it sounds like you have a "Heatolator Box" a metal box in the fire place and 4 vents two high ...
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| Rust & Catalytic life span | 2/9/2007 |
Q: I think the leak has 90% stopped. Either a tiny bit of moisture is getting through in cracks in ...
A: as far as a down draft this is usually caused by negative pressure in the home (hot air rising ...
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| Rust & Catalytic life span | 2/9/2007 |
Q: I have 2 questions for you. We have a Country Flame Model B wood insert bought in 2001 in our house ...
A: 1st, the leak, has is stopped? Did the cap do the trick? Is it the right size for the flue or ...
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| smokey fireplace | 1/31/2007 |
Q: over the last couple of years we have a problem with smoke blowing out of the fireplace into our ...
A: There are dozens of reasons why a fire place will smoke, an other fire place can pull air down the ...
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| Fire Stops / Floor penetrations | 1/27/2007 |
Q: I have a house with the garage located below the house. I relocated the gas water heater to the ...
A: first all hot water heaters have manufacturers instruction on installations. They must be followed. ...
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| Multi flue fume problem | 1/24/2007 |
Q: .I can tell you I definitely felt cold air coming down both flues after opening them. So I guess ...
A: I also wanted to follow up on the lack of smoke exiting the chimney...is this related to the ...
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| Multi flue fume problem | 1/24/2007 |
Q: We have a multi flue zero clearance chimney (factory built). One fireplace is in family room and ...
A: it sounds like you have a negative pressure problem (to tight) what that means is the hot air in the ...
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| solid fuel heating problems | 1/23/2007 |
Q: Really hope you can help. We stay in Scotland and have moved into an old stone cottage with solid ...
A: I am so sorry but I have no experience in this type of unit. But it sounds like there might be air ...
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| smoke in house | 1/16/2007 |
Q: what if there is only the flu tile at the very top of chimney? and i have looked in chimney and it ...
A: Jay most times the insurance company does not know the right way to install a wood stove ( NFPA 211 ...
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| smoke in house | 1/15/2007 |
Q: i have an older wood stove that i put in front of fireplace. i was told by insurance guy that i ...
A: 1st the chimney might be dirty and that’s why it’s smoking? Your insurance company may not under ...
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| fireplace logs | 1/14/2007 |
Q: I am looking for the best heat producing logs. I think we have an old set of concrete logs, judging ...
A: I’m not sure I understand your question, do you want to add concrete logs to you wood fire? Or Gas ...
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| SMOKEY HOUSE | 1/10/2007 |
Q: WE JUST MOVED IN AND HAD NO ELECTRIC. WE USED LOGS IN THE FIREPLACE FOR HEAT, CAUSE WE HAD NO GAS. ...
A: sorry to hear about your bad night. There are many reasons why a fire place will smoke, an other ...
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| chipped bricks | 12/29/2006 |
Q: I have a zero clearance fireplace. It has thin "bricks" lining the interior, 1980's era. In the ...
A: some where inside your unit is a manufactures tag (usually inside front left or right high up) that ...
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| Smokey house when burning a fire | 12/25/2006 |
Q: My house stinks badly of smoke when i am burning a fire. I've had a chimney sweep clean the chimney ...
A: Hard to tell why you are getting the smell, does it happen at the beginning or end of the fire or ...
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| smoky chimney connector | 12/22/2006 |
Q: I've got a brand new VT castings non-catalytic Defiant wood stove and when I load up with wood and ...
A: I have a few questions, is the chimney liner all the way to the top? Is the liner insulated? Was ...
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| downdraft | 12/21/2006 |
Q: I can feel a strong down flow of cold air when I open the damper w/ no fire. The incense smoke ...
A: Jamie did you try opening a down stairs window? Also you might be able to install a "fresh air ...
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| fireplace leaking | 12/21/2006 |
Q: During periods of heavy rain, my fireplace brick starts leaking water in the house. What can i seal ...
A: it is hard to say here, why the bricks are leaking, the water may be coming in from any number of ...
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| downdraft | 12/21/2006 |
Q: I am at my "wits end". I recently moved into a 7 year old loft condo. A fair amount of smoke ...
A: There are many reasons why a fire place will smoke, an other fire place can pull air down the one ...
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| Space between the front of the fireplace and the brick | 12/18/2006 |
Q: Our fireplace was remodeled and there is a 1/2" opening between the brick and the fireplace front. ...
A: I'm not sure I understand what the problem is. I understand that your old glass doors do not fit? ...
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| Ventless Fireplace | 12/17/2006 |
Q: James; I am not burning wood, it is a gas (ventless) fireplace which should never give off smoke, it ...
A: Ok then some thing is not working with the unit Start with the CSIA sweep and then maybe a some one ...
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| smell from chimney | 12/17/2006 |
Q: I bought a house which had a wood stove removed from the fireplace. Creosote had built up. I had the ...
A: when cleaned it did they also remove an "glaze" if not then it may still have that smell. Even a ...
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| Fireplace odor | 12/17/2006 |
Q: Our home has a heatilator fireplace (Superior #hce4550, 1988). It is wood burning and makes a great ...
A: hard to say what’s going on here, there may be a break in the steel Heatilator unit or you could be ...
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| mortar cracks interior and exterior | 12/17/2006 |
Q: I watched an episode of House Detectives and they advised that if you have cracks in the mortar on ...
A: first that is a great show. it is hard to tell what is the best repair for your cracks with out ...
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| Ventless Fireplace | 12/16/2006 |
Q: I have a ventless fireplace installed and every time I use it smoke comes back into the room. What ...
A: Is this a wood-burning vent less fire place? If so then I have never heard of this, think about what ...
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| Smokey airtight woodstove | 12/14/2006 |
Q: I cannot close the room where the stove is from the rest of the house. Although, I had a feeling ...
A: there is a (3', 10', 2' rule) 3' higher than where the pipe breaks the roof line, then 10' in all ...
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| Smokey airtight woodstove | 12/14/2006 |
Q: I just bought and installed an airtight woodstove. I shut off every fan, air exchanger, dryer, ...
A: the house it self can act like a chimney, and pull air in thought the wood stove, is the room very ...
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| relining | 12/12/2006 |
Q: Last year I installed a wood insert into a prefab fireplace. I used the flexible SS liner. When it ...
A: first you have a few things going on here, you can not (according to NFPA Code) "reduce from 8" ...
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| smoking fireplace | 12/11/2006 |
Q: I recently bought a ranch home that is approximately 25 years old and it has two fireplaces(clay ...
A: the problem you describe is very common, when you burn a fireplace it draws hot air up the chimney ...
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| Broken top of flue | 12/11/2006 |
Q: My 3 yr old chimney cap came down in a wind storm. When I went up on a ladder to reattach it, I saw ...
A: I am sorry if you felt my answer was "just another add for CSIA" but you could have broken pieces ...
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| Furnace Chimney | 12/7/2006 |
Q: My wife and I ran into some issues last night. It was cold here in Chicago and when we got home ...
A: It is very hard to say if the chimney needed relining or if this was a good price with out seeing ...
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| Stove Does not fit | 12/6/2006 |
Q: I bought a wood burning insert that has a top exhaust. My chimney depth covers half of the exhaust ...
A: they do make an off set you should be able to get one at your local wood stove store it has a round ...
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| dual chimneys | 12/4/2006 |
Q: I have a fireplace and a wood stove beside each other with two different chimneys. When we are ...
A: Do not tie the two together. Here is what is happening, when the hot air goes up one it need "make ...
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| Wood stoves smoking | 12/4/2006 |
Q: I have a Smith wood stove in the basement. The chimney has been cleaned and is open. When I try to ...
A: there are many reasons why a fire place/woodstove will smoke, an other fire place can pull air down ...
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| smokey fireplace gas logs | 12/3/2006 |
Q: We installed a vented gas fireplace log system in our home of 20 years. Prior to this, we burned ...
A: a smokey fireplace will not get better with gas logs. You have to find the reason it is smoking. ...
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| Stove Pipe Chimney Leaks | 12/2/2006 |
Q: I've been unsuccessful at trying to stop a leak. I have a little wood burning stove that works ...
A: if I understand you correctly, you are getting water coming down the out side of your metal chimney? ...
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| two fireplace problem | 12/2/2006 |
Q: I live in Washington State - Issaquah - in a recently purchased home. We have an outside chimney ...
A: what you are explaining is very common; first I understand you have an air return for your heating ...
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| dovre wood stove | 11/29/2006 |
Q: yes i`ve talked to local wood stove store. they say that ideally they`d like me to get the info on ...
A: I would say check all around the stove mainly in the rear as that’s where most manufactures tags are ...
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| dovre wood stove | 11/29/2006 |
Q: we have a dovre wood stove, passed down from my father, with no owners manual. it needs new door ...
A: the wood stove gasket rope you are looking for can be found at a local wood stove store, there you ...
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| Chimney Top dampers and gas logs | 11/28/2006 |
Q: Is it safe to use a chimney top damper system with a vented log propane system?
A: I would check with the gas log manufacturer, they will be able to tell you if that top damper cap is ...
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| water leak inside stove | 11/24/2006 |
Q: James I own a cottage with a woodstove and double flue stainless steel chimney. I was up in early ...
A: Its hard to say where the water is coming from, but a few questions, are the two flues inside a ...
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| Small Threaded Steel Pipe at base of chimney < exterior > | 11/23/2006 |
Q: I have noticed a samll < 4" > steel threaded piece of pipe sticking out at the base of the brick ...
A: you stumped me, might be a drain for the gas system in the chimney, but I'm not sure, My advice ...
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| Draft problem in dual fireplaces | 11/23/2006 |
Q: I have upstairs and downstairs fireplaces on the same chimney. If I light one I get smoke coming ...
A: this is not uncommon to have one or the other smoke but to get both to draft is rare. Here is what ...
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| starting a gas fireplace | 11/22/2006 |
Q: I am a renter and my landlord failed to show me how to start the fireplace. I need someone to give ...
A: it is very hard to tell you how to use your fire place with out seeing it my advice would be to ...
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| drafting problem | 11/19/2006 |
Q: James, My home was bulit in 1800 and the firebox opening is 48"X 33". I never had a problem with the ...
A: this can be a big problem. "For fireplaces and stoves that operate with doors in the open ...
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| Chimney not drawing | 11/15/2006 |
Q: I moved into a house that has two fireplaces that are designed after a colonial Williamsburg VA ...
A: it is very hard to tell what is going on with your chimney here but have you had the chimney ...
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| smoky smell | 11/13/2006 |
Q: We had a chimney sweep come out before we ever used the fireplace - he cleaned it out and said ...
A: Alana, was he a Certified sweep? Call him back and ask or check him on the web site. When you have ...
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| smoky smell | 11/12/2006 |
Q: We moved into our home this summer, and recently started using the wood burning fireplace. We have ...
A: there are many reasons why a fire place will smoke, an other fire place can pull air down the one ...
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| cleaning fireplace | 11/6/2006 |
Q: I just moved into a new house and in has a woodburning stove in the basement. My question is how to ...
A: It is hard for my to answer you with out seeing the unit and chimney. My advice would be to contact ...
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| Smelly gas fireplace...vintage ceramic | 11/5/2006 |
Q: .. We have a vintage ceramic natural gas fireplace that exudes an intolerable burning dust/gas ...
A: not used in ten years? My advice would be to contact a Chimney Safety Institute of America chimney ...
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| wood stove | 11/4/2006 |
Q: do i have to go through the chimney to hook the woodstove up? can i go through the wall to the ...
A: you do not have to go up a chimney but you will have to build a double wall chimney up the out side, ...
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| smoke smell | 10/28/2006 |
Q: Everytime we have a fire we smell smoke. We do not see smoke but during the fire burning process ...
A: When a furnace kicks on there is a blower that sends the hot/cold air through the house it also has ...
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| Installed Chimney Liner | 10/26/2006 |
Q: Have a gas burner heating system with seperate water heater which has always run quite quietly. ...
A: I have never had one of my liners make any noise and have never heard of that happening (not to say ...
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| Chimney liners | 10/24/2006 |
Q: My father has a unlined stone fireplace chimney that he wants to convert to use with a woodstove. ...
A: Sarah, I don't have another link, sorry. But in any case if you father wants to use the fire place ...
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| Cleaning Stainless Liner | 10/20/2006 |
Q: -------------------------------------------Thanks Jim for your quick response! I did indeed ...
A: the wire brush will be tight but you should be able to reverse it once you push it to the base (rest ...
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| Cleaning Stainless Liner | 10/20/2006 |
Q: Last year I installed a Vermont Castings wood burning insert in a masonry fireplace. I ran 25 Ft. ...
A: First I need to ask was the liner, installed according to the manufacturers instructions? Using ...
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| Water Leak in Chimney | 10/18/2006 |
Q: I have a stone chimney that has a cap on it, the chimney is for a stove in the basement, so the ...
A: Corey, a water problem is a hard thing to find. But I will try to help you. First I would remove the ...
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| Down draft problem | 10/14/2006 |
Q: Every time I light a fire in the fireplace the room fills with smoke. Our house is a one level, I ...
A: Johnny there are many reasons why a chimney will smoke, wind coming down the chimney, kitchen ...
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| Wood Stove | 10/13/2006 |
Q: We are new to a cold weather climate and are clueless. We have a wood stove. The chimney has been ...
A: It is hard to tell why the stove “snuffs out” when you close the door. There should be vents to open ...
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| "woodburning Fireplace" | 10/1/2006 |
Q: James first, thank you for being a person who is willing to help others! On a recent home ...
A: Keith it would be hard to guess what you found up in side of your chimney, but "wood panels" should ...
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| Fireback | 9/28/2006 |
Q: I have an older wood burning fireplace and have heard that a fireback will help reflect heat back in ...
A: Yes a reflector will help, either will work a bit. If you are trying to get more heat from your ...
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| Smoke smell in house | 9/22/2006 |
Q: - No fireplace in master bedroom. Fireplace in on 1st floor...bedroom located above on 2nd floor. - ...
A: The only room that gets a "heavy Smokey smell" is the master bedroom? Nowhere else in the home? This ...
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| Cleaning Stainless Steel Liner | 9/22/2006 |
Q: I'm about to install a Buck Stove Model 21 wood burning insert into my pre-fab fireplace. I'm going ...
A: it may not be and that would be a real fire hazard (inside the pre-fab with have a manufacturing tag ...
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| Smoke smell in house | 9/21/2006 |
Q: Our house is 80+ years old. When burning a fire we often experience the smell of smoke in our master ...
A: Joe, a few questions, do you have a fireplace in your master bedroom? Is there an open window in the ...
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| smoky double sided fireplace | 9/20/2006 |
Q: I built a home recently and i have a double sided fireplace. Since i used it i realized it's smoky ...
A: First most 2 sided fireplaces have poor draft because there is double the area to have to pull up ...
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| Smoke backing into the house | 9/19/2006 |
Q: I have had 2 new fireplaces put in. I started to burn my down stairs fireplace today and it seemed ...
A: A Smokey fireplace is a difficult thing to diagnose let alone solve but I'll give it a shot. First ...
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| Smokey wood stove | 9/10/2006 |
Q: When we moved into our house there was a Smith woodstove with a heatilator in the basement. It is ...
A: Ok first you say there is a Heatilator fireplace (this is a name brand metal box within the ...
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| Chimney odor - dead squirrels | 9/2/2006 |
Q: We had several dead squirrels in our chimney a couple of weeks ago. My husband removed them and ...
A: An odor problem is hard to remove. You may be getting a down draft from an inside exhaust fan ...
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| chimney construction | 8/27/2006 |
Q: I need to seal my chimney crown, and add new caps. I have two flues, one for an oil burner and one ...
A: Ok first question, what are you using to seal your crown? Second, this 5" pipe I don't know what it ...
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