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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Non Vented Fireplace Logs | 1/18/2012 |
| Q: Can I use a non-vented set of fireplace logs in an old Martin Industries residential prefab model SA ... A: I would not use any logs that are not for that type of gas fire or that fireplace, if you replaced ... | |
| replacing fire box ceramic liner | 1/13/2012 |
| Q: Where can we purchase the liners for a prefab fireplace made by Tim Tex? it cracked on the back ... A: not sure what you have there, maybe a picture? It sounds like a this is a "brick face" that may not ... | |
| Questions about smoke chamber | 1/9/2012 |
| Q: James, Our house was built in 1977. We have a brick chimney with a fascia of true mountain stone ... A: based on what you describe, I agree the Smoke Chamber should be "re-done" I use a system called ... | |
| what's up | 1/3/2012 |
| Q: I got a problem with smoke coming back in,tha chimney is clean, but I think I have a issue with tha ... A: the cap height should be 8-12" depending on the size, also you can try opening a door or window and ... | |
| refractor panel repair | 1/2/2012 |
| Q: is there a product that you can use to repair the cracks in the refractory panels on a wood burning ... A: you should 1st try to find original replacement panels, if you can't then do a Google Search for ... | |
| Wood-aire fireplace insert | 12/31/2011 |
| Q: My husband and I are new to fireplaces, and we are wondering about a chute that runs out of the back ... A: with out seeing it I do not know what this set up is doing, and with out a model # I can't even look ... | |
| back to back fireplaces/one fire | 12/29/2011 |
| Q: I need to buy/install a fireplace in the middle of two rooms. The whole construct must be very thin ... A: Welcome back Karen, I am a chimney sweep and any thing with a chimney would have to be 4' + deep ... | |
| back to back fireplaces/one fire | 12/29/2011 |
| Q: I need to buy/install a fireplace in the middle of two rooms. The whole construct must be very thin ... A: not sure what you are trying to do, put a double sided fireplace between 2 rooms (2x4 stud wall is ... | |
| Heatform/Superior Fireplace | 12/27/2011 |
| Q: Is it ok to cover the air intake and hot air vents from a Heatform fireplace? Would the air trapped ... A: no I would not cover the vents, top or bottom with any thing but metal vents (the trapped air could ... | |
| creosote where pipe meets wall | 12/25/2011 |
| Q: I have a new constructed (5 years old) ranch house with basement, very well insulated and tight. We ... A: you can not "up size solid flue appliance" so you must maintain a 6" all the way to the top and that ... | |
| New Outdoor Fire Place Building Project | 12/21/2011 |
| Q: I have a 4' tall by 8' wide by 4' deep firebox with an 18' dual flue chimney plan. However, the plan ... A: IHello George, there are different requirements in different areas of the country, your building ... | |
| smoke | 12/17/2011 |
| Q: My neighbor has a wood burning fireplace. I noticed smoke smell building up in my bedroom this ... A: Welcome back Julie, ,I know this can be unpleasant, but some where your house is pulling in this ... | |
| smoke | 12/16/2011 |
| Q: My neighbor has a wood burning fireplace. I noticed smoke smell building up in my bedroom this ... A: wow this is a good one, so let me see if I understand you correctly, your neighbor installed a wood ... | |
| chimney triple wall | 12/15/2011 |
| Q: i just installed a metal chimney and the other day the wind was blowing pretty good and the rag i ... A: you need to make sure the rag is out (use a mirror to look up) then the "blowing into my house" is ... | |
| Fire brick configuraton in Schrader Stove | 12/5/2011 |
| Q: I have the 2 door Schrader with Pine tree on each door. The firebrick was removed when I got it. I ... A: with out the owners manual there really is no way of telling how they go back, as t here are ... | |
| Draft problems | 11/27/2011 |
| Q: I have recently installed a gas heater into an existing chimney that has a gas heater hot water tank ... A: some thing is very strange about this set up from what you explain, you say "gas heater" is this ... | |
| flame sensor | 11/18/2011 |
| Q: my majco fireplace has a hsi cover that req a good ground but there are no wires and no visible ... A: what does the owners manual say?as Majco fireplaces I have never heard of is it MAjestic? even so I ... | |
| Heater Flu | 11/17/2011 |
| Q: just bought a house in may, it was an estate sale. The sellers claimed on the disclosure that the ... A: I have seen this where they just "tap into" another flue and use it, it is not safe, I would have a ... | |
| repairing fireplace chase cover | 11/16/2011 |
| Q: My fireplace chase cover is rusting. Assuming it can still be repaired (ie the metal is still ... A: why repair it, get your measurements and have it recover in Stainless Steel, just go right over it. ... | |
| smoke | 11/13/2011 |
| Q: I have an older home with a double sided fireplac with out any screens or closures on either side. ... A: you might have a sizing problem of the fireplace to flue size or a negative pressure issues here is ... | |
| chimney sweeper head stuck | 11/12/2011 |
| Q: my mum decided to have a go at self sweeping the problem is when she had the long pole thing up the ... A: the brush has to go up or down, can some thing on a rope be dropped down? or a rod with a hook and ... | |
| sears fire place stove | 11/9/2011 |
| Q: A friend gave me a fire place stove model 155.841881 and reading online at your sight that they ... A: do you have the owners manual? this will tell you what you need to install it, clearance to ... | |
| fire brick or refractors | 11/6/2011 |
| Q: Need to replace the rear refractor in my fire place insert. I have a Temco 39-2 and I am having a ... A: I believe Tempco is out of business, they do make aftermarket panels that can be cut with a regular ... | |
| Woodstove Installation | 11/6/2011 |
| Q: I bought an old house with an opening for a woodstove to a brick chimney with a masonry liner. ... A: every thing you need with be in the Stove's owners manual, it will let you know what you need for ... | |
| removing damper flap to clean.. | 11/3/2011 |
| Q: Purchased the 8" round wire brush and appropriate number of flexible sticks in order to clean the ... A: is the chimney metal? is the chimney 8" round? if so then the wire brush (with a little force) ... | |
| Elco fireplace blower | 10/31/2011 |
| Q: There was an Elco fireplace insert installed in our house, when we bought the house 18 years ago. At ... A: I am sorry I think they are out of business, maybe try a net search for "Insert fan" or "insert ... | |
| fireplace smoke/ alarms/ watery eyes | 10/29/2011 |
| Q: I have a double-sided fireplace on ground floor level w/ fireplace directly below in the basement. ... A: if the smoke is coming down the un used fireplace flue in the same chimney then you have a "negative ... | |
| 8 INCH PIPE TO 6 INCH CHIMNEY | 10/28/2011 |
| Q: i have a wood stove with 8 inch pipe, and in getting ready to install a 6 inch triple wall chimney ... A: Welcome back, it will not draw right, will smoke, and build up faster, is against building code, no ... | |
| wire off heating element | 10/28/2011 |
| Q: the wire that connects onto the heating element has fallen off. so the fireplace works fine, but the ... A: not sure what this wire cam off? but in most cases you have to replace the "blower motor", I would ... | |
| Chimney Leak Into Firebox | 10/27/2011 |
| Q: My wife and I bought a 20 year old home last year and recently we had a chimney professional out to ... A: water getting in can be very hard to find unless you know how to find it and that is very simple, ... | |
| 8 INCH PIPE TO 6 INCH CHIMNEY | 10/25/2011 |
| Q: i have a wood stove with 8 inch pipe, and in getting ready to install a 6 inch triple wall chimney ... A: no you can not down size a solid fuel, do you have to use triple wall for the unit you have? other ... | |
| vent pipe for Heatilater Mark 123 | 10/23/2011 |
| Q: I'm needing two 36" section of cat.no. 913 pipe but its not made any more. Any idea of someone that ... A: sorry, if they are out of business then you will not find any, only other thing is to replace the ... | |
| wood furnace add on to oil flu question | 10/23/2011 |
| Q: I am adding a new wood furnace onto my oil furnace.( hot water radiation) the wood furnace has a new ... A: not sure how you want to set this up so let me start with the wood furnace has install instruction ... | |
| Masonry Vents | 10/18/2011 |
| Q: Have an awesome 1947's home with a 9-10 foot long Brick wall with a great fireplace and two vents ... A: Welcome back Tina, yes I know what MR Flame is now (I have installed them) the door fans, just did a ... | |
| Masonry Vents | 10/18/2011 |
| Q: Have an awesome 1947's home with a 9-10 foot long Brick wall with a great fireplace and two vents ... A: you have a Heatolator, type fireplace, this was very common in the 50-80's, most covers/grates where ... | |
| Old Chimney Pipe in Kitchen Wall | 10/18/2011 |
| Q: After removing the old wallpaper in the kitchen of my recently purchased home, I discovered an old ... A: I had the exact same thing in my home when I re did my kitchen, you must brick up the hole and the ... | |
| can't identify smell coming from fireplace | 10/18/2011 |
| Q: When we use our fireplace a strong odor fills our home. It is not the smell of the wood burning. The ... A: have you had an electrician in the check the wiring? the heater may be drawing to much and thus ... | |
| fine ash particles in air | 10/16/2011 |
| Q: we have a 20 year old block chimney w/ orange clay flue(may be broken inside chimney) we've used a ... A: you might need to do a "Smoke test" (plug the top of the chimney and use a smoke bomb) and see if ... | |
| wood stove smoke | 10/13/2011 |
| Q: i have a 3 year old Vermont castings wood stove the end of last season when i would load wood in ... A: sounds like the stove needs a cleaning (cap should be checked too) or some thing in the home is ... | |
| Chimney clearance | 10/11/2011 |
| Q: How high should a new stainless chimney be above an existing stainless steel chimney. The chimneys ... A: hard to tell, chimney height is 3' above where you break the roof line, then a 10' circle if you ... | |
| Chimney Leaking | 10/3/2011 |
| Q: I have a chimney that is leaking water through the cleanout. The chimney starts underground and ... A: it sounds like this is ground water coming up and through the clean out, if so then you would need ... | |
| Hydrolic Cement | 10/3/2011 |
| Q: This is a follow up to a question about the use of Hydraulic cement on a chimney/ cap. I have seen ... A: Hydraulic cement is used in a wet environment and not for a crown, so if you get the right mortar ... | |
| Napoleon 1101 insert | 10/1/2011 |
| Q: I have a Napoleon 1101 fireplace insert and was about to perform a chimney sweep, the insert went in ... A: it is code that all units be piped to at least the first flue tile and if yours is then you have to ... | |
| schrader stove owner's manual | 9/16/2011 |
| Q: I bought a schrader wood stove model# baronet 903MHF and from a private party and in need of a ... A: I am a member of the National Chimney Sweep Guild and they have over 400 owners manuals, but none ... | |
| FLUE FOR HOT WATER HEATER | 9/6/2011 |
| Q: re. FLUE FOR HOT WATER HEATER Dear Mr. James Ball: My hot water heater flue goes to one side of ... A: depending on length of that run, size of the flue and fuel type, you might be able to, I would check ... | |
| Martin Industry Wood Fireplace | 8/29/2011 |
| Q: I have a Martin Industry wood burning fireplace. Due to damage to my roof due to storm, the roof ... A: you must know the maker of that pipe and then track it down, in most cases the pipe maybe ... | |
| Cast Iron Wood Stove | 8/19/2011 |
| Q: Good Day ! I have a cast iron wood stove, "Box King NO. 22. Made by Jacobs Manufacturing Co. ... A: and I could not find an owners manual, (new stoves burn much more efficiently as far as worth, maybe ... | |
| Chimney lining | 8/17/2011 |
| Q: we have a 1907 three-story house in northern NJ with a fireplace chimney and two venting chimneys ... A: I know Thermo Crete and Smoke Tite (I do both) if they are doing 3 flues, 1 smoke chambers then yes ... | |
| unused stovepipe | 8/6/2011 |
| Q: We need to know what to use to cap our unused stovepipe We have an old, homebuilt stove in our ... A: not sure what you are asking did you want to use this system and need a cap or do you no longer use ... | |
| Fireplace door condensation | 8/5/2011 |
| Q: i have a new Heatilator vented fireplace in Florida. The weather is hot and the glass is covered ... A: the pilot light is on this will keep spiders out of the tubes (yes they love to propane and natural ... | |
| Fireplace Conversion--Gas to wood | 7/31/2011 |
| Q: Can it be done. How much should it cost. I know this is vague, but I'd just like to know how ... A: hard to tell with out seeing it, I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep www.csia.org, (there ... | |
| propane to wood | 7/31/2011 |
| Q: We bought our first house last year and it has a Vt castings propane heater. The previous owner used ... A: I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep www.csia.org, (there you can look up by zip code to ... | |
| Wood Stove Efficiency | 7/16/2011 |
| Q: James, First, thank you for your help. My wife and I are trying to understand wood stove ... A: Christian, I would say check out your local wood stove stores and see what they have and can offer ... | |
| Temco Back Refractory Replacement | 7/13/2011 |
| Q: Mr. Ball: I have searched for a replacement part for my Temco fireplace for several months now and ... A: I believe Tempco is out of business, they do make generic replacement panels, I would have a local ... | |
| can a chimney be eliminated | 7/6/2011 |
| Q: we just bought a home that has 2 chimneys, one is not in use, capped off and the other is leaning ... A: if the heating/water heater units you have can be direct vented then go for it (contact your heating ... | |
| Free Heat Machine from Aquapliances | 7/1/2011 |
| Q: I bought a home with the same free heat machine, but want to see it. It seems to be a good product ... A: I do not know what a "Heat machine from Aquapliances" is this a wood stove? did you do a google ... | |
| rusted wood burning insert | 6/23/2011 |
| Q: We have a wood burning insert that was installed about 10 years ago, at the same time we had a flu ... A: Well, if it is not coming from the ground then it must be coming down from the top (or another area ... | |
| rusted wood burning insert | 6/23/2011 |
| Q: We have a wood burning insert that was installed about 10 years ago, at the same time we had a flu ... A: during the winter you are using the unit so it heats the area around it, in the summer you are not, ... | |
| water leak | 6/20/2011 |
| Q: I have water leaking on to my wood stove , i just had it installed last summer. and it was good ... A: water is a hard thing to find, you might have to run a hose on the roof (start low in a gutter and ... | |
| stacked fire places | 6/20/2011 |
| Q: Like others I have an issue with two fireplaces, one in the living room one in the basement. we get ... A: your house needs air, if the fireplace/wood stove you are using is venting 10 gallons of air per ... | |
| Martin fireplace in mobile home | 6/20/2011 |
| Q: We have bought a used 2000 mobile home and it came with a fireplace. Upon inspection the state ... A: I tried looking for that owners manual, (maybe the old owner has it) with out it I have no way of ... | |
| Wood stove v.s. gas stove exhaust safety | 6/18/2011 |
| Q: I want to install a wood stove or gas insert in my existing fireplace. There is a tree with ... A: I do not beilive that tree will effect the use of either type of stove, (no leaves on the tree in ... | |
| Martin Industries flue class A? | 6/18/2011 |
| Q: I have a 20 year old wood burning fireplace insert with a Martin industry 10" flue. The label on ... A: Welcome Brian, you have to follow the manufactures installation instructions of the new unit, and ... | |
| chimney pulling away from house | 6/16/2011 |
| Q: My chimney was about 5 inches away from the house and top was movable. It recently came down in the ... A: it sounds like this was a masonry brick chimney that was lose? and there are no "supports" that tie ... | |
| leaking chimney | 6/11/2011 |
| Q: My brick chimney (35years old) is 8.5 ft in length and 2.5 feet in width and is situated at the peak ... A: Nicole,if some one has run water (starting low and moving higher a little at a time) and it leaked ... | |
| Marco Wood Burner #792778D | 6/10/2011 |
| Q: I have a Marco #292778D installed in a new room that we're building. However, we have not closed the ... A: I do not know where you can get that pipe ( a quick Google search gave me this ... | |
| wall behind wood stove | 6/10/2011 |
| Q: We have ugly bricks halfway up the wall behind our wood stove and would like to replace it with ... A: Linda, a wood stove requires a certain "clearance to combustibles" and most people use brick or ... | |
| Martin Industries chase cover and cap replacement | 6/9/2011 |
| Q: We have a potential customer with a Martin Ind. fireplace which needs the rusted chase cover and cap ... A: If it is just a chase pan cover then you can have that replaced by any one that can make one, ... | |
| chimney repair | 5/30/2011 |
| Q: I am looking to purchase a home and the chimney is cracked from the top down about 10 feet. The ... A: Welcome back Lori, with out seeing it first hand I can not say, if it is just a crack on the out ... | |
| chimney repair | 5/29/2011 |
| Q: I am looking to purchase a home and the chimney is cracked from the top down about 10 feet. The ... A: 1st beautiful home, as far as the chimney goes, I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep ... | |
| Creosote ruining roof | 5/23/2011 |
| Q: About 5 years ago I got my house re-roofed with metal shingles that are guaranteed for life. ... A: not sure what you have happening there is there an OIl fired unit in or near that chimney? (oil does ... | |
| chimney liners | 5/21/2011 |
| Q: What do you know about heat Shield Resurfacing systems and how do they compare in cost to stainless ... A: I have heard good things about this system but I have chosen not to use it but instead use Thermo ... | |
| chimney liners | 5/21/2011 |
| Q: What is approximate cost and process to install chimney liner in a 100 year old chimney? Only used ... A: many factors come into play when sizing and pricing a liner, what size liner, are there any off sets ... | |
| smoking me out | 5/16/2011 |
| Q: we recently installed a napoleon 1400. seems like no matter what we do the house gets real smokey. ... A: Welcome back Eve, how much wood has been burned? 1/2 to 1 cord of wood or more then yes it might ... | |
| smoking me out | 5/16/2011 |
| Q: we recently installed a napoleon 1400. seems like no matter what we do the house gets real smokey. ... A: if it smokes when you open the door or it is coming down another flue then the problem is Negative ... | |
| Schrader Wood Stove Manual | 5/12/2011 |
| Q: Do you know where I might obtain a manual for a Schrader wood stove? Specifically, I'm looking for ... A: If you have a model number I might be able to find it, either way you should contact you local ... | |
| hole in chimney | 5/11/2011 |
| Q: I just removed a wood burning stove from our house. Theres a hole in the chimney where the pipe use ... A: you need to have the chimney inspected completely, I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep ... | |
| Gas fireplace | 5/7/2011 |
| Q: I have a Martin DV200A gas fireplace installed in 1992. I have had problems with a marginal draft ... A: all chimneys have ot follow the 3', 10' 2' rule, 3' above where you break the roof line., then go in ... | |
| Second-floor chimney | 4/24/2011 |
| Q: How do I build a fireplace on the second floor that taps into the chimney from the first-floor ... A: you can not "tap into the existing chimney" you would need to have a support for the new chimney to ... | |
| fan chains | 4/23/2011 |
| Q: Inside the firebox there are 2 chains. One on each side to the left and right directly inside the ... A: Sha, fans usually run off a switch not 2 chain, unless this was a custom install? Even with regular ... | |
| fan chains | 4/23/2011 |
| Q: Inside the firebox there are 2 chains. One on each side to the left and right directly inside the ... A: I need some more info, is this a pre fab fireplace or masonry? has any one looked up at what these ... | |
| Chimney extension? | 4/10/2011 |
| Q: My metal chimney requires an addition foot of clearance above the roof. Do I simply buy a length of ... A: first you have to find the same type/manufacture of pipe as you can not mix two different kinds. ... | |
| wood burning fireplace heatilator switch | 4/5/2011 |
| Q: I have a heatilator in my fireplace that works fine. The Regency switch (functions like a dimmer) ... A: you might have to remove the switch and take it to a wood stove store, an electrical supply house, ... | |
| Smoke when heating system turns on | 3/29/2011 |
| Q: I have a manufacture home with a Coleman wood burning fire place and a coleman AC/Heathing system. ... A: Welcome back Steve, you have Negative Pressure that is hot air rising in the home and it is getting ... | |
| Smoke when heating system turns on | 3/29/2011 |
| Q: I have a manufacture home with a Coleman wood burning fire place and a coleman AC/Heathing system. ... A: have you gotten in contact with Coleman? as I am not familiar with those systems. in any case lets ... | |
| Fireplace | 3/28/2011 |
| Q: 1. Please suggest a brush on paint that will withstand high temperature and adhere to metal. 2. How ... A: the only "high temp paint" is for BBQ's and it is spray on and will not with stand the fireplace ... | |
| Closing a chimney | 3/25/2011 |
| Q: I have a one storey residence with a open inglenook fireplace. I want to shut off the chimney ... A: if your "Gas warmer" is vent free then you can stuff insulation up inside the damper area, and close ... | |
| Wood Stove pipe | 3/23/2011 |
| Q: I am installing a Napoleon 1400 wood burning stove in my basement. I want to go "through the wall" ... A: double check with your local building department, the chimney must have a solid thimble for the ... | |
| fireplace refacing | 3/23/2011 |
| Q: I am a building contractor and we are remodeling a fireplace. The existing zero clearance unit is a ... A: I am 99.9% sure Macro is out of business and even if they were still in business I have never heard ... | |
| Preway Forced Air Circulating Fireplace | 3/23/2011 |
| Q: I have a Preway forced air circulating fireplace and the flu will not open. I learned that the ... A: Angela, how old is this unit, as they have a life of 20-30 years, if it is not working and several ... | |
| Chimney and cavity wall insulation | 3/19/2011 |
| Q: We have an open fire which we never use. However we are having cavity wall insulation installed and ... A: Welcome back Linda, I am not a big fan of closing off a chimney, they make a top mount damper that ... | |
| Chimney and cavity wall insulation | 3/19/2011 |
| Q: We have an open fire which we never use. However we are having cavity wall insulation installed and ... A: I am not sure what you have or what you really want to do? sounds like you have a fireplace that you ... | |
| Preway Forced Air Circulating Fireplace | 3/18/2011 |
| Q: I have a Preway forced air circulating fireplace and the flu will not open. I learned that the ... A: I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep www.csia.org, (there you can look up by zip code to ... | |
| leak from a chimney not being used | 3/15/2011 |
| Q: I have a chimney that isn't being used anymore. I have had a new furnace installed and no longer use ... A: water is coming in from one of 2 places, either it is coming down the chimney or up through the ... | |
| outdoor fireplace smokes out the front | 3/15/2011 |
| Q: I had a contractor come and build an outdoor fireplace. He specializes in pavers/versa block. The ... A: check with your local building department for size of flue for fireplace opening required in your ... | |
| Fireplace floor repair | 3/15/2011 |
| Q: I was hoping that you could provide me a little advice. My home was build in the 1950s and has a ... A: you are missing your "Hearth Extension", check with your local building department (should be 16-20" ... | |
| Fireplace | 3/15/2011 |
| Q: James I am looking to purchase a home and the ther eis a fireplace and a nice gas log set (use to be ... A: , do not use this system, unless you have the owners manual for those logs to see if they are vented ... | |
| wood stove | 3/8/2011 |
| Q: I want to remove a free standing fire place and use a wood stove in its place. Can I use the ... A: you would have to check with Heatilor to see if they would allow it, also check with your local ... | |
| Block chimney install | 3/7/2011 |
| Q: Is a block chimney on the outside of a house a bad idea? I could potentialy put it inside but it ... A: not sure what you want to do, either way a masonry chimney needs footing so I would have you speak ... | |
| Kiva fireplace smoke stain | 3/6/2011 |
| Q: I inadvertently let smoke out of the kiva fireplace at a relatives s house and they are upset b/c ... A: here is a link to some think that might help with several places to buy. James ... | |
| Cost of rebuilding hearth | 3/2/2011 |
| Q: Mr. Ball, I need to have a brick hearth rebuilt because the bottom layer of brick (visible from ... A: not sure what it would cost , get a few estimates from a few masons, then pick the one with the best ... | |
| Chimney Pipes | 2/26/2011 |
| Q: I live in a complex and we have been told we are not allow to use the wooden fireplace. I was an old ... A: not sure what you have, you want to remove the old fireplace and pipes and those pipes have asbestos ... | |
| heatilator from 70's | 2/25/2011 |
| Q: Iv'e been a general contractor for almost 30 years.My best client has an incredible fireplace.The ... A: it sounds like a fire grate that also heats? was it disconnected? rusted/burned through? is it ... | |
| ELCO wood burning fireplace | 2/24/2011 |
| Q: I just purchased a house, moved in last week, just had the fireplace cleaned and inspected. However, ... A: did that unit come with an owners manual? do you have a tag inside with a model #? I might be able ... | |
| Fireplace advice | 2/22/2011 |
| Q: I need some advice on the fireplace in the house i have recently purchased. It seems as though it ... A: 1st yes I have seen them that high. 2nd do not use that "insert" as it looks like a set of gas logs ... | |
| Schrader Wood Stove | 2/21/2011 |
| Q: I have an old Schrader Wood stove. A friend told me the model is "king" or something like that. It ... A: Welcome back Bryan, Schrader made many different stoves so with out a model number, there would be ... | |
| Schrader Wood Stove | 2/21/2011 |
| Q: I have an old Schrader Wood stove. A friend told me the model is "king" or something like that. It ... A: on the unit some where will be a "manufacture's tag" on the back, bottom or sides with out it I can ... | |
| replacing surround on Elco Fire insert | 2/21/2011 |
| Q: We have removed all stone around our Elco fire insert. We need to frame it out before we can ... A: before you start you need to find the owners manual (it will tell you if you can cover the front, ... | |
| Fireplace Repair | 2/21/2011 |
| Q: I just bought a house built in 1983, it has a prefab fireplace, every time I use it I noticed wood ... A: it sounds like that unit has deteriorated beyond repair and if so the whole system will have to be ... | |
| zero clearance fireplace | 2/20/2011 |
| Q: I have a 0 clearance fireplace, house was built in 1980. on the tag in the fireplace it says dura ... A: if it is not listed for an insert then you can not install on in that unit, that unit was tested ... | |
| Mortar between flu tiles | 2/18/2011 |
| Q: We have had our chimney torn down and rebuilt. Each brick was "cleaned" of its mortar. Also the ... A: Welcome back William, the mortar will not "fall off" on it own and will reduce the draft. What size ... | |
| "weeping" morter from between the clay flu tiles | 2/18/2011 |
| Q: We have had our chimney torn down and rebuilt. Each brick was "cleaned" of its mortar. Also the ... A: yes that should be remove it some sweeps have an chisel that connects to their rods to push up or ... | |
| circa 1952 heatilator fire place insert | 2/13/2011 |
| Q: I have a circa 1952 heatilator. Sometime in the 1970's I assume, the previous owner wanted to ... A: you are one of the lucky ones, I would take many pictures to your local building department and ask ... | |
| Back-to-back fireplaces | 2/12/2011 |
| Q: We have back-to-back fireplaces in the kitchen and living room. We'd like to open up the back of ... A: check with your local building department, a Really good mason and maybe an engineer, most double ... | |
| old fireplace insert | 2/12/2011 |
| Q: my house was built in 1967 in Oklahoma. we tried burning wood in our fireplace a few times but with ... A: you should start with your local building department for what you can do. and it sounds like you ... | |
| chimney flue tile | 2/11/2011 |
| Q: my wife and i live in san francisco. we got our chimney inspected and evaluated by a company with a ... A: there are a few things you can do, if this is a masonry chimney flue (it sounds like it) you can ... | |
| Appropriate fireplace glass door, also grate size? | 2/11/2011 |
| Q: Have a 24-yr old prefab wood burning insert - a mason built brick fireplace front, the hearth and ... A: a pre fab unit is built and tested with all their own stuff (grate, cap, glass doors...etc) so if ... | |
| Pellet Stove Venting into Existing | 2/11/2011 |
| Q: I am investigating a residential fire involving a pellet stove insert. The pellet stove replaced an ... A: Ryan, you have 2 places you have to start, 1 local building codes (NFPA, IRC...etc) then and more ... | |
| New firebrick for pre-fab fireplace | 2/9/2011 |
| Q: We have a Temtex Productions prefab fireplace, Model #TLC39-2 for which we need new firebrick to ... A: Welcome back Joan, if your local certified sweep can not find them (I could not find any thing on ... | |
| New firebrick for pre-fab fireplace | 2/8/2011 |
| Q: We have a Temtex Productions prefab fireplace, Model #TLC39-2 for which we need new firebrick to ... A: they are called "refractory panels" and you should try to find original ones first, if you can not ... | |
| smoky smell , now, sevral weeks after last fire | 2/8/2011 |
| Q: 1951 Heatilator..Had chimney sweep here mid-January and had 1 fire since. He cleaned and certified ... A: take a look up with a flash light to be sure the damper is closed, it might not be closed all the ... | |
| Outside Combustion Air Lever | 2/8/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1983 Martin industries prefab fireplace - Model LF36B. It has a lever on the left side ... A: it is possible that it was never connected, or broke, I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep ... | |
| damper pulley | 2/7/2011 |
| Q: Last week a chimney repairman replaced our old metal damper with a chain pulley damper. He also ... A: it does sound like it is snowed closed, I have never heard of a "chain pulley damper" could it be ... | |
| ice forming in base of chimney | 2/6/2011 |
| Q: I have a forced air oil furnace with a 35' exterior insulated chimney# For some reason ice is ... A: is there a crack in the boiler, has it been tested? it there a leak in the cap or is there a cap? ... | |
| Replace 45 year old Heatilator | 2/4/2011 |
| Q: I would like to put an insert or replace my old Heatilator to heat the house when using the ... A: start with your local wood stove store and building department (for local codes) and ask them if you ... | |
| heatilator | 2/3/2011 |
| Q: James thanks for the link only I have spoke to heatilator and they no longer have the flame sensor ... A: Glad to help Sandy and maybe you could look on Ebay, Craigs List, local (or father away) wood stove ... | |
| inserting 8 in liner into 9 in liner | 1/31/2011 |
| Q: First of all, please respond quickly because my husband is planning to do this in the next day or ... A: I will assume this is for a fireplace, and if so then unless this fireplace was sized for an 8" ... | |
| openfires | 1/31/2011 |
| Q: i live in a 1860s terraced house and the lining is crumbling inside the fireplace what sort of ... A: they make a high temp Fireplace mortar for repointing the brick in a fireplace, all old cement must ... | |
| wood/coal burning broiler | 1/31/2011 |
| Q: We have just installed a wood burning broiler in our home. My question is why is it that every time ... A: Brina, was it "Refurbished" correctly? it sounds like you are not using it right or it is not ... | |
| wood stove flue heat exchanger | 1/30/2011 |
| Q: I have a free standing wood burning stove that is the primary heat source for my house,the house was ... A: not sure how you are going to do this and any PIping for this stove should be in double wall SS ... | |
| wood/coal burning broiler | 1/30/2011 |
| Q: We have just installed a wood burning broiler in our home. My question is why is it that every time ... A: Welcome back Brina, as I said try opening a window or door all the way open, wait 20 seconds, then ... | |
| Finding model number on a Majestic Fireplace | 1/29/2011 |
| Q: Can you direct me where to look for a model number on our Majestic wood burning fireplace. We have ... A: look around the frame behind the screen and above the cement panels around the sides and back, if ... | |
| wood/coal burning broiler | 1/29/2011 |
| Q: We have just installed a wood burning broiler in our home. My question is why is it that every time ... A: you have a negative pressure issue, try opening a door or window (3-4") near that boiler before you ... | |
| martin fireplace triple wall vent pipe | 1/27/2011 |
| Q: I have a Martin fireplace (home was built in 1978) Where can I find the triple wall vent pipe for my ... A: I believe Martin is out of business, you can try your local wood stove store, and internet search ... | |
| replacing gas log set | 1/25/2011 |
| Q: I have a "mock" fireplace that had original, single burner, low flame, low temp. gas log set. The ... A: I would say go to your local wood stove store and see what they have in vented and ventless, vented ... | |
| Marco Fireplace | 1/25/2011 |
| Q: we turn the blower on but no air comes out the top vent. The fan at the bottom is circulating but ... A: Welcome back Robert, you can look up inside the sides or dome above and inside for the model #, some ... | |
| fireplace blower | 1/25/2011 |
| Q: My husband built our home in 1981 and installed a Preway wood burning fireplace. Our blower is so ... A: I believe Preway is out of business, did you try where you husband bought the stove? or your local ... | |
| chimney | 1/25/2011 |
| Q: I want to put a coal furnace in my house and use the existing chimney and I asked a few people that ... A: 1st check with your local building department and the furnace manufacturer, then be sure the chimney ... | |
| Stove Pipe Smell | 1/24/2011 |
| Q: I have a had Jotul 3CB for almost two seasons. It was installed in May of 2009. Things went well ... A: only thing that comes to mind is the pipe has not cured yet? are you burning the stove hot enough? ... | |
| Refractory panel replacement | 1/23/2011 |
| Q: The OEM for my wood-burning fireplace evidently went out of business, so replacement refractory ... A: most have a bracket on top with 1-2 screws holding the bracket, so dis assembly might be needed but ... | |
| Wood burning fireplace | 1/22/2011 |
| Q: I would like to convert my LR wood burning fireplace to both a dual sided and gas fireplace without ... A: you would need to check you local building department, you might need an engineer, then a great ... | |
| Marco Fireplace | 1/22/2011 |
| Q: we turn the blower on but no air comes out the top vent. The fan at the bottom is circulating but ... A: Macro is out of business, Do you have the owners manual? (If you get me the model # I might be able ... | |
| Best stainless steel.chimney brands? | 1/22/2011 |
| Q: I have a Phoenix Wood stove by Hearthstone stoves.It requires a The Phoenix requires a 6" (152 mm) ... A: I use Ventinox (only welded seam) and depending on the size of the flue 1-2 layers of 1/2 of blanket ... | |
| Chimney for Shop Stove | 1/21/2011 |
| Q: I was give a nice wood burning stove for an A-Frame workshop with a ribbed steel roof - unfinished ... A: you can use black pipe to the roof, then it has to be Stainless All Fuel double wall through the ... | |
| chimney fue block | 1/21/2011 |
| Q: We live on Cape Cod. My mother no longer uses her fireplace but she is losing heat up the chimney, ... A: they make a top mount damper that will go on top of th e chimney and has a cable that runs inside ... | |
| smoking elbows on a wood burning stove | 1/20/2011 |
| Q: My friend had a wood burning stove that had not been cleaned out in over two years ( it is his only ... A: when you cleaned the stove and pipes the creosote was sealing these elbow (they should be replaced ... | |
| gas insert in prefab wood fireplace | 1/17/2011 |
| Q: i want to install napoleon gdizc-n insert into my superior bcf-4385 wood burning prefab fireplace ... A: I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep www.csia.org, (there you can look up by zip code to ... | |
| 8 inch stove pipe to 6 inch chimney | 1/17/2011 |
| Q: How can I connect the 8 inch stovepipe through the flue opening which is about 6 inchs x 24 up to ... A: Welcome back Donn, why was the stove fitted with a 6 to 8 adapter?, if the 6" liner is in the ... | |
| what does this knob do? | 1/16/2011 |
| Q: one in the living room and the other located directly above in a second floor room. The living ... A: I do not know what that knob is for, and what could be happening is you are getting Negative ... | |
| Replacement Pipe | 1/15/2011 |
| Q: We decided to go ahead and replace the existing pipe on our wood stove, and measured it to be 8 ... A: you may need to "Crimp" the last piece that goes up into the existing pipe, you can buy a crimper at ... | |
| fireplace | 1/15/2011 |
| Q: we bought a new mobile home it has a firplace in it that they said we could burn would in we are ... A: Mobile homes have a hole other set of Building Code's, so before you install or use those "gas logs" ... | |
| Leaking Creosote on the Outside | 1/14/2011 |
| Q: We have a wood burning stove that we use every year. This year, however, after 2 months of normal ... A: Reneh, if you can flip the pipes do it if they need to be replaced then do that too (must be stove ... | |
| Smoke/soot smell | 1/14/2011 |
| Q: We unfortunately started a duraflame log and forgot to open the flue. When we opened the glass doors ... A: you might have to have a company come in and clean the house, you could try Fabreese or lysol sprays ... | |
| Leaking Creosote on the Outside | 1/14/2011 |
| Q: We have a wood burning stove that we use every year. This year, however, after 2 months of normal ... A: Welcome back Reneh, find a certified sweep and have them take a look, you can find them on line ... | |
| stove question | 1/14/2011 |
| Q: i am a ceramic artist, i was looking to build a ceramic "skin" in sculptural form around an old wood ... A: I do not think what you want to do fire a "older wood stove" to 1200 to cure the ceramic, if you box ... | |
| Leaking Creosote on the Outside | 1/14/2011 |
| Q: We have a wood burning stove that we use every year. This year, however, after 2 months of normal ... A: the male ends of the pipe should be facing down (into the one below it) towards the stove, do you ... | |
| Heatilator Flue | 1/13/2011 |
| Q: I grew up with stone chimneys and flue that you could see open and close. We are currently renting a ... A: It is possible that the unit is damaged, you should be able to stick you head (or a mirror) and a ... | |
| Fire Place | 1/13/2011 |
| Q: Would it be possible to have a metal shop fabricate me a fire box? To keep cost down I'm taking ... A: not sure what you have or what you want to add (I have never heard of an "Ethanol burner") I would ... | |
| firebrick | 1/12/2011 |
| Q: What exactly is the purpose of firebrick in a wood burning stove? After all there is no firebrick ... A: I have to agree I do not know why, but I know if they have it then it much be replaced as the stove ... | |
| Superior CF3860 issue | 1/12/2011 |
| Q: I have an approximately 20 year old house with a Superior CF3860 chimney. The entire chimney run is ... A: the County Permit & Inspectors office is right, you must follow the manufactures instructions, if ... | |
| gas fireplace | 1/11/2011 |
| Q: I have 2n woodburning fireplace in the house, one on the first floor and the other on the second. ... A: is this a sealed gas insert? if so then no air should be getting through, if they are gas logs then ... | |
| proper repair of terra cottta pipes | 1/11/2011 |
| Q: My home was built in 1926 and I recently had my fireplace swept and inspected and I was told the ... A: not sure what you have in most chimneys with Terra Cotta pipe is relined with a stainless steel tube ... | |
| preway fb24f manual | 1/10/2011 |
| Q: I have a preway fb24f woodburning stove. I don't have a operating manual for it and was wondering ... A: I looked on the National Chimney Sweep Guild list (Over 300) and it was not posted, maybe contact ... | |
| 8 inch stove pipe to 6 inch chimney | 1/9/2011 |
| Q: How can I connect the 8 inch stovepipe through the flue opening which is about 6 inchs x 24 up to ... A: you can not down size smoke pipe on solid flue (check your local building department and if you do ... | |
| True Heat HS 36 Manufactured Fireplace | 1/9/2011 |
| Q: are there any known reliability or safety problems associated with True Heat manufactured fireplaces ... A: Shaun, I have not hear of any, but as with any fireplace, I would have a local Certified Chimney ... | |
| length of stove pipe | 1/6/2011 |
| Q: I have a Lopi wood stove and just had another stove pipe fire. I thought I was doing everything ... A: Elbows reduce draft so no do not do that, the stove might need more frequent cleanings. I would have ... | |
| Gas fireplace | 1/5/2011 |
| Q: We are in the process of finishing our basement and would like to add a gas fireplace. We have a ... A: first I would start with what type of gas unit you want or need, a regular masonry set of gas logs ... | |
| Strong fireplace smell when weather is damp | 1/2/2011 |
| Q: I have a brick fireplace that works very well. Unfortunately when the weather is quite damp or ... A: what is happening is you are getting Negative Pressure in your home (house stack effect) that is hot ... | |
| stove insert and refractory mortar | 1/1/2011 |
| Q: I have a custom built chimney (5 yrs old) for my vermont castings wood stove insert. The stove has a ... A: a wood stove needs to be sized properly and burned correctly, and even if the chimney was custom ... | |
| Smoke in basement | 12/31/2010 |
| Q: I have a basic ranch style home with a 3 flue chimney. The chimney caters to the main floor ... A: When you have 2 fireplaces the one you are using needs to draft, lets say 10 gallons of air per ... | |
| fireplace convert from gas logs | 12/29/2010 |
| Q: ..my home has a regular-size fireplace with chimney...the fireplace came with gas logs. We have ... A: you can replace that "ash dump door" in the floor and make sure the "ash trap door in the basement ... | |
| prefab fireplace | 12/29/2010 |
| Q: I was wondering why I could not use fire brick splits 9x 4.5x1.250 in size and set together with ... A: Harrison, these units are tested with their panels (aftermarket are tested too) if you alter your ... | |
| smoke problem | 12/29/2010 |
| Q: I used to have a RSF Ardent woodstove(for 25 years) and a 45feet cemented clay chimney , never had ... A: yes the newer stoves will emit less heat (you want more in the house) and thus less to heat the ... | |
| Burning wood in a gas fireplace | 12/29/2010 |
| Q: I have a Majestic fireplace Model M36. #F754121. Serial #12077821. I would like to burn real wood in ... A: to go back the gas line must be removed (plumber) and the hole sealed (maybe a piece of metal) here ... | |
| Vermont Castings Winterwarm blower | 12/28/2010 |
| Q: Good Afternoon, I have a Vermont Castings WinterWarm large insert. The blower comes on ... A: I am not that familiar with those units, do you have the owners manual? i f so that should tell you ... | |
| my home has the faint odor of a campfire smell | 12/28/2010 |
| Q: I had a high efficiency furnace installed 2 years ago and now my home continually has a faint ... A: do you have a fireplace? if so it could be adding negative pressure to your home and is pulling air ... | |
| Wax crayon smell is it age to carry on burning | 12/28/2010 |
| Q: I have found this site and my landlord is away so I thought I would ask you the question. All of a ... A: did some thing get thrown in the fire by mistake? (kids do even adults miss stuff) not sure how bad ... | |
| FIREBRICK | 12/28/2010 |
| Q: I have a 20 year old Superior Fireplace model (MAY). I need to get the firebrick for this fireplace ... A: Frank you should try to find the OEM replacement panels as this is best, if you can not find that ... | |
| Reverse Draft w/ Superior Heatform | 12/27/2010 |
| Q: I have an 8 year old 3-story home with superior heatform fireplaces on the ground and second floor. ... A: yes you do have a negative pressure issue (not just from the fireplaces but also the home it self) ... | |
| Water leaking between flue skins (3 skinned flue) | 12/26/2010 |
| Q: We live in rural NSW, Australia. Bought a new wood fire and flue in June this year. Since then have ... A: I am not familiar with this type of installation, "wood fire and flue" is this a wood stove and ... | |
| Wood stove | 12/25/2010 |
| Q: James, Merry Christmas ! I'm a fellow expert here in the electrical division. OK I'm thinking of ... A: Happy Holidays Bob, first I do not believe they allow a furnace or wood stove in a garage, check ... | |
| Smoke occasionally comes in the appartment | 12/24/2010 |
| Q: I live in the top apartment of a 2-floor building. The chimney of the fireplace is about 7 feet tall ... A: usually the height plays a very big roll in chimney performance and with out seeing this cap I can ... | |
| Marco B36CF | 12/22/2010 |
| Q: I have a marco B36cf. It had a gas log set in it, but I removed it and would like to burn wood. The ... A: see if you can call and ask Macro if you can, I would say you would need to replace the panel with ... | |
| Insert with smoke problems (Trueheat) | 12/22/2010 |
| Q: I'm helping a single mom. She can save a lot on electric heat if we can make the insert work. While ... A: I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep www.csia.org, (there you can look up by zip code to ... | |
| ash chute clogged | 12/20/2010 |
| Q: My chute is clogged approx. 2 feet from the base of the fireplace floor. I've tried to dislodge ... A: did you try poking from the bottom? if it is clogged and brakes free it might puff into the room, ... | |
| Blower/ Heater for my prefab firebox | 12/20/2010 |
| Q: James, I have a Temtex model TFC 362 prefab firebox installed when the house was built in 1992 I ... A: sorry but you can not install those heaters in that kind of fireplace, maybe a direct vent ... | |
| smoke in the basement | 12/19/2010 |
| Q: We have a negetive presure in the basement.I get smoke coming through the blocks in the basement. ... A: the old flue that had the hot water heater should have had a plate (closed off) on top put on? if ... | |
| chase condensation | 12/19/2010 |
| Q: James I live in central Illinois and when we have snow on the ground and the night time temperature ... A: Welcome back Jason, the way the chase pan is sounds right but can not tell for sure with out seeing ... | |
| chase condensation | 12/19/2010 |
| Q: James I live in central Illinois and when we have snow on the ground and the night time temperature ... A: two thoughts here, one do you heat with natural gas? if so have that looked at (ton of moisture) ... | |
| converting to a double sided fireplace | 12/19/2010 |
| Q: I have an old house (1917) in Baltimore. Currently has a single fireplace facing the living room. ... A: stop by your local wood stove store and see what they have that will work for you maybe a direct ... | |
| I'm having trouble lighting my gas fireplace. What type of controller does it need? | 12/18/2010 |
| Q: We moved into a new home with a propane fireplace, and I just managed to get the pilot light started ... A: do not play with it any more (you could blow up your house), contact your local wood stove store, ... | |
| Porcelien Tiles Vestal Pedestal STove? | 12/16/2010 |
| Q: I am thinking of tiling under my Ben Franklin stove using porcelain tiles. Presently, I have a metal ... A: Welcome back Rob, as far as discoloring of the tile I think you would be ok, it is the clearance to ... | |
| Porcelien Tiles Ben Franklin Stove? | 12/16/2010 |
| Q: I am thinking of tiling under my Ben Franklin stove using porcelain tiles. Presently, I have a metal ... A: it sounds like this is an insert not a stove (a stove has legs) the legs give a "clearance to ... | |
| Is Hearth all brick or bricked frame? | 12/15/2010 |
| Q: Here is my question. I am installing a fireplace insert in my existing masonry fireplace/chimney. I ... A: Welcome back Steve, it sounds like you are one of the first people to have every ting right that I ... | |
| Is Hearth all brick or bricked frame? | 12/15/2010 |
| Q: Here is my question. I am installing a fireplace insert in my existing masonry fireplace/chimney. I ... A: most times that is a Hearth Extension and the frame it and then pour cement over that frame and ... | |
| 316T stainless flex liner air space | 12/14/2010 |
| Q: I'd like to know what the clearance for air space is on an 8x12 (actual measurement)316T stainless ... A: you wil have to check with your local building department for that info (varies from town/city to ... | |
| marco model 792774D | 12/14/2010 |
| Q: I do not have an owner's manual but the label on the fireplace itself says, "fireplace intended for ... A: Welcome back Tabitha, you wont get that much heat out of those ventless units. have you looked into ... | |
| Elco Masonary Fireplace Operating Instructions | 12/12/2010 |
| Q: Mr. Bell, We just moved into our house and it has an Elco fire place. I'm looking for operating ... A: if you live in a condo/town house contact the board to contact every home owner to try to find one ... | |
| replace triple wall pipe | 12/11/2010 |
| Q: I have a Preway energy miser fireplace, model B136 EM-IV. I need to replace the top section of the ... A: sorry to say but you might not find that pipe and you can not use a different pipe or fabricate a ... | |
| refracteries on temco brand fireplace | 12/10/2010 |
| Q: my question is this: the refractories, the thin bricks placed on the metal panels inside the firebox ... A: Welcome back Michael, I would not try to "rig" this unit with any thing other than replacement ... | |
| refracteries on temco brand fireplace | 12/10/2010 |
| Q: my question is this: the refractories, the thin bricks placed on the metal panels inside the firebox ... A: that panel also insulates the metal firebox and you should NOT USE it until they are replaced, ... | |
| martin wood stove | 12/9/2010 |
| Q: I have a Martin Industries wood stove modle# CWH-30A ICBO NO 2314 WHAT I NEED TO KNOW DO I HAVE ... A: I do not know if Martin is still in business? you should follow the instruction in the manual (I do ... | |
| help with my Marco fire place model # 792778-E | 12/8/2010 |
| Q: ........ bob ":) A: how are you, hope all is well. the lever might be fro fresh air intake, and leave the damper open ... | |
| Superior Fireplace CF3860 Wax-like Smell | 12/8/2010 |
| Q: I have a Superior CF3860 Fireplace in my home. When we build a fire, we eventually get a wax-like ... A: if t his is a brand new unit it might just be burning off the oils on the metal if not then you may ... | |
| Fireplace Type | 12/7/2010 |
| Q: I am trying to find out more information about my fireplace. It was set up with gas logs when I ... A: Brian, I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep www.csia.org, (there you can look up by zip code ... | |
| chimney insert | 12/5/2010 |
| Q: gas fireplace, I don't see a real brick chimney in the back of it all I see is a wooden frame and ... A: you need to follow the install instruction for that insert (and check local building department) and ... | |
| chimney | 12/4/2010 |
| Q: i have a 12" chimney pipe Preway type 8A Y12536A or Y13526A (can't see it real clear) i cant tell ... A: welcome back Howard, lest start with is this a new install? or a repair? New, get new pipe ... | |
| Refractory Panel Repair | 12/4/2010 |
| Q: I have a Majestic pre fab fireplace with a few cacks in the refractory panels. Can these cracks be ... A: you could try that cement but it will not hold up, if you can find the oem replacement panels that ... | |
| Trim kit | 12/4/2010 |
| Q: I have a Superior HC3820 zero clearance wood burning fireplace that is 20 years old. The exterior ... A: I am not sure you can replace those piece's, you might be able to repaint them with high temp paint, ... | |
| Advice for installing a fireplace insert | 12/4/2010 |
| Q: I'm replacing a Buck 27000 slammer with a new insert (sweep found flue liners cracked last year#. ... A: 1) yes you can use either insulation 2) furnace cement would not hold up, they make a kit for that ... | |
| Oil to wood conversion | 12/3/2010 |
| Q: I currently have an oil furnace. I want to remove it and install a woodstove. Would I have to total ... A: they make wood boilers and furnaces I believe most people ad a wood stove to another chimney (or ... | |
| Brick inserts (refractory panels) | 12/3/2010 |
| Q: we have a Superior RD4300 brick insert in our fireplace that broke & we had to take it out. What ... A: they make replacement panels if you can find them, (this is best) they also make aftermarket ... | |
| gas fireplace | 12/3/2010 |
| Q: We have a gas fireplace and want to know if we can burn it with the flue closed. When the flue is ... A: most gas logs have a "stop" that keeps the damper open a bit (about an inch for safety) and must be ... | |
| Gap between chimney and interier wall | 12/2/2010 |
| Q: I my house i have a fireplace that backs up against the interier wall in my garage. (so the front is ... A: Hell Rob, there should be a 2" gap from the brick to combustibles from the smoke chamber all the way ... | |
| fireplace | 12/2/2010 |
| Q: I have a gas fireplace and i want to use it with out the gas is that possible. How do i no if my gas ... A: have some one who works on gas line (plumber, chimney sweep) then I would have a local Certified ... | |
| my gas fireplace | 12/2/2010 |
| Q: i just bought an older house that has a thulman fireplace model l-42. the gas has been caped off to ... A: before using it you should have the logs and gas line removed and the hole repaired and I would have ... | |
| chimney flue | 12/2/2010 |
| Q: I have been remodeling a house that was built in the 50's for just a short time, and there is a flue ... A: not sure if that brick fell or was put there so I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep ... | |
| Pre fab chimney placement ? | 12/2/2010 |
| Q: I have a pre fab selkirk chimney on the outside of my house . It is about 12 inches from the outside ... A: not sure what you have with out a picture or seeing it, but most Class "A" chimneys are only allowed ... | |
| remote control | 12/1/2010 |
| Q: I have a Kozy Heat firplace made by Sundance. Remote control was made by Majco Industries. Trying to ... A: not sure what you have (I have never heard of this fireplace) I checked my one supplier for these ... | |
| PROBLEM WITH FIREPLACE AFTER REMOVING WOODBURNER AND PUTTING IS VENT FREE GAS LOGS. | 12/1/2010 |
| Q: We purchased a home in 2003 at that time I had a new baby and this place had a buck wood burning ... A: not sure what you had or have now, if you have a driving rain it will come through the screen part ... | |
| metal chimney parts | 11/30/2010 |
| Q: Where can I find parts for an old galvanized air cooled triple wall chimney? A: hard to say, you need to find out what type of triple wall pipe is it? you can not mix and match it ... | |
| Uninstall a marco fireplace | 11/30/2010 |
| Q: I have a Marco model # 792778D wood fireplace and I want to remove it, but don't have the manual to ... A: they are built from the ground up so start at the top, remove the cap, flashing and pipe all the way ... | |
| 8" stove to 6" chimney | 11/29/2010 |
| Q: I have an airtight wood Earth Stove with an 8" chimney outlet. I have an existing 6" double wall ... A: by code NFPA you can not down size any solid flue. If you do it and you cause a fire or some one ... | |
| smoke comming out of the heat blower | 11/29/2010 |
| Q: I bought a insert and ran double wall thru the roof... I get no smoke what so ever as long as i do ... A: Welcome back Tom, I would not repair a stove/insert with out the manufacturers instructions, manual, ... | |
| smoke comming out of the heat blower | 11/29/2010 |
| Q: I bought a insert and ran double wall thru the roof... I get no smoke what so ever as long as i do ... A: sounds like there is a crack/gap in the firebox (this can be very dangers) did you contact the ... | |
| Smoke circulating down second fule to bsmt fireplace | 11/29/2010 |
| Q: I have two fireplaces-main floor and bsmt level- they use same flue chase. When burning fire on main ... A: when you have 2 fireplaces the one you are using needs to draft, lets say 10 gallons of air per ... | |
| Using ceramic (gas) logs with a gas starter pipe | 11/28/2010 |
| Q: I recently bought a used home that has a woodburning fireplace with a long gas starter pipe; clearly ... A: I would say you have to replace the "starter pipe" with gas logs completely the starter pipe is not ... | |
| fireplaces | 11/28/2010 |
| Q: how to convert a tlc42-3 wood burning firebox to a wood burning insert? A: sounds like you have a Pre Fab fireplace and want to install an insert into that pre fab fireplace? ... | |
| Wood stove/double flu chimney | 11/28/2010 |
| Q: We burn wood in a Vermont Castings Encore stove in our living room. It heats very well. However, we ... A: when you have 2 flues the one you are using needs to draft, lets say 10 gallons of air per minute, ... | |
| insert/stove/fireplace? | 11/28/2010 |
| Q: I sure hope you can help answer some of our questions! We bought this house recently that was built ... A: Welcome back Brian, unless you can get every thing you need why would you get the Tempco? spare ... | |
| wood burning fireplce | 11/27/2010 |
| Q: In September a tree fell on our metal stack the fireplace is a temcp model no tlc42-2 I am looking ... A: Tempco is out of business and trying to find part might be impossible you might have to replace the ... | |
| Smoke leaking from elbow | 11/27/2010 |
| Q: I have a woodburning stove and just noticed last night when burning a fire that there is smoke ... A: when was the last time it was cleaned? the elbows are make to be adjustable so replacing them might ... | |
| fireplace insert | 11/27/2010 |
| Q: I recently bought a house built in the 60's that has an Free Heat Machine fireplace insert ... A: not sure what you have but trying to find parts may not be easy and the insert might need to be ... | |
| Chimney pipe | 11/27/2010 |
| Q: I would like to ad a wood stove in my basement to keep the house warmer and cut down on the electric ... A: the horizontal can be no longer than 75% of the vertical so the chimney would need to be 30' tall. ... | |
| Smoke in house | 11/26/2010 |
| Q: We have a double sided fireplace (slump block) which we would love to use! However, lots of smoke ... A: Welcome back Wendy, when I say "open a door or window" it is only enough to ge the draft to go up in ... | |
| Smoke in house | 11/26/2010 |
| Q: We have a double sided fireplace (slump block) which we would love to use! However, lots of smoke ... A: they are called "Exhausto Fans" and they work (not a big fan of) but learning to burn your ... | |
| wood stove | 11/26/2010 |
| Q: More questions for you. From all my previous questions, a lot has changed. We have decided to buy ... A: Welcome back Jason, if you are relining a Masonry chimney that liner must be insulated (wrap or pour ... | |
| insert/stove/fireplace? | 11/26/2010 |
| Q: I sure hope you can help answer some of our questions! We bought this house recently that was built ... A: not sure what you have but to start with I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep www.csia.org, ... | |
| fire places | 11/26/2010 |
| Q: I'm putting in a fireplace in my shop and I just wanted to know if I can put a 90 degree angel on ... A: not sure what you are putting in your shop, but I would say check with your local building ... | |
| wood stove chimney | 11/24/2010 |
| Q: Is it possible to put a chimney in an already built home? We have a laundry shoot in the center of ... A: Welcome back Cheryl, an out side masonry chimney will be less efficient (several tons of cold ... | |
| Close flue when fireplace is not in use to save energy | 11/24/2010 |
| Q: Ball, Can you please confirm for the benefit of my dependents about opening/closing the flue. I ... A: you are correct, when the fire is out you need to close the damper (a 2' x 3' fireplace opening will ... | |
| subfloor or insulation below hearth | 11/24/2010 |
| Q: our outer hearth looks like poured concrete from below and its tiled on its working surface above. ... A: that wood should have been removed after construction and yes you can insulate it, I am just ... | |
| wood stove chimney | 11/24/2010 |
| Q: Is it possible to put a chimney in an already built home? We have a laundry shoot in the center of ... A: yes you can in most cases it is easier to run the new chimney up the out side wall in a double all ... | |
| increasing 1928 heatilator efficiency | 11/24/2010 |
| Q: Seattle, Washington: 1928 heatilator located near center of house with heated rooms all around, ... A: a lot of people install fans in the base vents to increase heated air flow and use the damper to ... | |
| "tile" liner separating from inside of wood burning fireplace | 11/23/2010 |
| Q: We have an 8 yr old fireplace, wood burning, that is line on the inside with what appear to be tile ... A: there should be a bracket that holds the panels in on top, you can not repair them and they should ... | |
| wall mount fireplace | 11/23/2010 |
| Q: I have a wood stove flue hole on my wall. Is it possible to install a rear vented fireplace that I ... A: if that is what the "fireplace" is rated and designed for, then yes if the chimney is safe, I have ... | |
| Using a 7" to 6" reducer | 11/22/2010 |
| Q: I have a new wood stove with 7" flue opening whereas the previous wood stove was a 6". While the ... A: it sounds like you have a 7" stove collar and a 8" chimney flue and need to from 7 to 8 (do not down ... | |
| Make up air in wood burning fireplace | 11/21/2010 |
| Q: About 10 yrs ago we had a fireplace, roughed in, with a double wall heatalator installed. The mason ... A: Hell KEvin, a "Heatolator" type firebox ia a metal fire box and it is designed to circulate heat up ... | |
| How to fix our rock fireplace | 11/21/2010 |
| Q: I'm hoping you can help. We have just bought a place with a rock fireplace installed in the living ... A: not sure what you have there, but if you want to use Mortar that would fill the gap (Mason) or wood ... | |
| Wood Stove Repair | 11/20/2010 |
| Q: My house has a free standing, pot-belly stove about 100 years old. (Actually I think it's a parlour ... A: I would not trust a 100 year old stove or a damaged stove in my home with my family. I am sure it is ... | |
| Regency U31 Problem | 11/20/2010 |
| Q: During the close of escrow in on my hours the previous owners installed a Regency U31 natural gas ... A: not familiar with that unit but, if he is right then if you open a door or window then the flame ... | |
| pre fab back panel replacement | 11/20/2010 |
| Q: We had a chimney company replace the back panel of our pre fab fireplace due to cracks. They ... A: those panels should be in 1 piece not 2? it was easier to install if you just cut it down the ... | |
| Smoke upstairs | 11/20/2010 |
| Q: We had a 1970 gas fire when we moved into our 1930s house. We removed this and put in a fire grate ... A: it is called Negative Pressure, if 10 gallons of air are going up the chimney then it needs 10 ... | |
| fireplace side assemblies | 11/19/2010 |
| Q: We have a fireplace from Martin Industries and need the fire brick side assembly. I noticed they ... A: you may never find them, but they do make replacement panels, I would have a local Certified Chimney ... | |
| Backdraft | 11/19/2010 |
| Q: We have a double chimney.Sometimes when were burning the woodstove upstairs(ground level),we get ... A: they make a "top mount damper" that will have a cable that goes down the inside of the chimney for ... | |
| stove pipe | 11/18/2010 |
| Q: I have 2 stoves,a wood stove and a coal stove that I connected with a tee stove pipe into the ... A: you can not put 2 solid fuel (wood or coal) appliances into the same flue. check with your local ... | |
| gap in flue | 11/16/2010 |
| Q: I recently purchased a home with an older fireplace with a gap in the flue above the firebox. Is ... A: Welcome back Michele, that is a "prefab" and you can not use that cement on it, you can replace the ... | |
| odors posssibly originating from unused fireplace | 11/15/2010 |
| Q: WE have a hundred year old home with a fireplace in the dining room. Periodically we have had an ... A: not sure what you have going on there but I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep www.csia.org, ... | |
| galvanised mild steel plate | 11/14/2010 |
| Q: previously had a gas fire place but now bought a wood burner. i need to get for my fire place a ... A: not sure what you are looking for? Your sweep gave you specifications? please let me know exactly ... | |
| removing woodburning stove & sealing chimney hole | 11/14/2010 |
| Q: We had a wood burning stove on each of our 2 floors (basement & livingroom)sharing the same chimney. ... A: there should never have been 2 stoves in the same flue, I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep ... | |
| Martin Industries Inc. | 11/13/2010 |
| Q: I have a Martin Industries Model Number DBC36 fireplace. I still have the Installion, Operaton, ... A: sorry for the bad new but I believe they are out of business, some one might have bought them out ... | |
| installing flue pipe | 11/12/2010 |
| Q: after replacing my 6 inch stove pipe the connection at the top of the stove is not sealing properly ... A: is the male end going into the stove as it should be? if so the crimp might be to small, if you can ... | |
| Gas Insert in Brick-a-later | 11/11/2010 |
| Q: I have an existing brick-a-later fireplace and want have a gas insert installed. I want to change ... A: not sure what you have a Heatolator is a metal firebox in a masonry chimney and the vents allow the ... | |
| chimney cleaning | 11/11/2010 |
| Q: My chimney was inspected and the sweep stated"there is no creosote buildup but the flue liner is ... A: they do make a few chemical's that will help (do a web search for ACS) DO NOT BURN IT OUT, we do a ... | |
| About A Chimney Storm Collar | 11/10/2010 |
| Q: I have a three year old house. I found out that when they built it they never installed a storm ... A: stainless is best but galvanized is #2, if you have the galvanized use it and run a bead of ... | |
| Fireplace | 11/10/2010 |
| Q: I have an ugly 1950's fireplace. It's gas. It sticks out from the wall: 5 inches above the mantle, ... A: 1st check with your local building department for what is required for Hearth Extension and ... | |
| fireplace venting | 11/10/2010 |
| Q: I have a conentional fireplace with a glass door. When burning the fireplace requires that a window ... A: Welcome back Brian, they do not make "glass door that provides a perfect seal (like a wood stove ... | |
| fireplace venting | 11/10/2010 |
| Q: I have a conentional fireplace with a glass door. When burning the fireplace requires that a window ... A: there was a time it was code to have the "make up air vents" in fireplaces but they fond it was not ... | |
| Flue Caps | 11/10/2010 |
| Q: I recently purchased a home that has 3 tiled flues that go up the center of the home in a single ... A: before you close them off be sure nothing is venting into them (fireplaces you might do better with ... | |
| WoodBurning Fireplace | 11/9/2010 |
| Q: We recently moved into our home. It is an older house with a wood burning fireplace. We use the ... A: nor sure if you have a PreFab fire box or a masonry with an ash dump door. if you can send me a ... | |
| misc holes in fireplace | 11/8/2010 |
| Q: I have an older fireplace in a home jsut purchased. There are what appears to be venthilation holes ... A: Welcome back Brandi, what you have is called a Heatolator fireplace it is a metal firebox and the ... | |
| i want to put a wood stove in my fireplace | 11/8/2010 |
| Q: Is it possible to hook a woodstove into a fireplace. The fireplace doesnt throw much heat. What ... A: you can put a hearth stove or insert into a masonry fireplace (not a PreFab) first you will need a ... | |
| fireplace | 11/8/2010 |
| Q: I have a marco 792774d wood burning fireplace that I cannot find a starter collar for.Can a collar ... A: no you can not mix and match or fabricate, it must be OEM or made by a company for that unit ... | |
| Woodburning Fireplace Blower is Vibrating | 11/7/2010 |
| Q: I have a Temco woodburning fireplace and have used it only a few times since having our home built. ... A: I believe Tempco is out of business, so just take a look and see if it moves by hand and then see ... | |
| Fireplace replacement panels | 11/7/2010 |
| Q: I have a majestic wood burning fireplace insert. Model SRSC36, I am needing to replace the ... A: if you can find them they are not hard to do but they can be very hard to find. they do make after ... | |
| top hat | 11/7/2010 |
| Q: what is a TOP HAT CAGE DOWN DRAFT PROTECTOR ??? A: not sure what a "top hat cage draft protector" is, they do make "wind" down draft caps that help if ... | |
| Removing a wood stove | 11/7/2010 |
| Q: We have a bit of an unusual situation. We have a wood stove in our living room that my Uncle put in ... A: i have a customer with the same problem, this is an Illegal install and very dangerous, first pull ... | |
| wood burning insert | 11/6/2010 |
| Q: does the factory built wood burning fireplace have to be removed to put in a wood burning insert or ... A: both the prefab and insert have to be designed to be used with each other, you just can't slide any ... | |
| Double sided wood burning fireplace | 11/5/2010 |
| Q: Can you tell me if it is possible to get a double sided wood burning stove in the United States? I ... A: not sure why they don't sell those here, and do in the UK. Might be that double sided fireplaces to ... | |
| Martin "L" pipe | 11/5/2010 |
| Q: I'm looking for Martin "L" pipe wondering if you have any suggestions? I can't seem to find anyone ... A: there have been so many manufacturers that made dozens of units that are now gone, tracking down old ... | |
| fireplace insert | 11/4/2010 |
| Q: Can you just have a short pipe that runs from the top of the of the insert to the flu instead of ... A: first you have to follow the owners manual for installation and your local building department, by ... | |
| propane fireplace | 11/4/2010 |
| Q: I bought a new home that has a propane fireplace, i want to convert it to wood or pellet is there a ... A: that is a self contained unit and the pipes are for that unit, you can not just run a wood or pellet ... | |
| creosote | 11/4/2010 |
| Q: its me again with more questions. You have already helped me with two other steps in installing my ... A: Welcome back Jason, ok lets look at the facts, your wood might not be as dry as you hopes (18-22% ... | |
| air box forcinder block chimneys | 11/2/2010 |
| Q: I am told that an air box must be put in the wall from the out side in when installing a cinder ... A: not sure what you are asking about ( I am in NY/CT) but check with your local building department, ... | |
| 6" single wall flue pipe | 10/29/2010 |
| Q: I've been using a small Buck Stove for about 9 years and have a Magic Heat brand heat reclaimer ... A: yes you should use double wall "all flue" Class "A" on any out side run and all "black stove" pipe ... | |
| zero clearance fireplace | 10/26/2010 |
| Q: i have a zero clearance fireplace that i need some help with. The bottom of the unit is filled with ... A: Welcome back Dan, yes I know we use that for fireplace repointing, what you are talking about might ... | |
| relace/repair metal crown | 10/25/2010 |
| Q: My prefab fireplace (30yrs old) has a galvanized crown and rust is running down onto the vinyl ... A: Welcome back Rob, I just installed one a few weeks back (SS) not sure where the SS came from and I ... | |
| stove | 10/25/2010 |
| Q: I have a Martin Industries wood stove modle no CWH-30A and I was wondering if I need fire brick to ... A: not sure how that stove works (there are literally hundreds of stove manufacturer, and models, can't ... | |
| Light vs heavy wall liners | 10/24/2010 |
| Q: I was wondering what your opinion was on Installing light wall liners to wood stoves or wood burning ... A: all liners have crimped seams, but Ventinox, theirs is welded (I use ventinox and it comes with a ... | |
| Heatilator damper | 10/24/2010 |
| Q: We purcahes a house that was built in the 1950,s It has a heatilator fireplace - no fan system. The ... A: most Heatilators are rusted shut or open, your might need to be tightened, I would have a local ... | |
| smoke not venting without help | 10/24/2010 |
| Q: the chimney is not tall enough and has a4ft.steel extension with a fan amiss on it.without the fan ... A: not sure what you have going on there, a chimney must be tall enough for draft (In most case's the ... | |
| zero clearance fireplace | 10/24/2010 |
| Q: i have a zero clearance fireplace that i need some help with. The bottom of the unit is filled with ... A: some ZCF used a mortar mix from the factory and they poured that on the floor of the fireplace then ... | |
| chimney parts | 10/23/2010 |
| Q: I have a 5 yr old vexar (mod. Desta cd 36m-a-2, 26,ooo btu. I dropped the firplace down 9". what's ... A: I do not know where to find parts for that chimney (maybe where you bought it or your local wood ... | |
| Fireplace insert hook up | 10/23/2010 |
| Q: We have a fireplace insert that does have legs to be freestanding. Is there a way to hook it up to ... A: no you can not, an insert is for use in a fireplace, not free standing, and can not be used use with ... | |
| fireplace chimney | 10/23/2010 |
| Q: ..my metal stack or chimney from our fireplace insert is bent over from last years heavy ... A: yes this can be a very dangerous problem, the entire chimney/fireplace might need to be replaced, do ... | |
| use old chimney | 10/15/2010 |
| Q: I am replacing my fireplace. My old Majestic fireplace used a double wall chimney (8" flue and a 13 ... A: unless Majestic makes a that adapter you are talking about then no you can not you must replace ... | |
| dampers on wood burners | 10/14/2010 |
| Q: Mr. Ball, you were very helpful with a previous question I had about going through the wall thimble, ... A: welcome back Jason, it sounds like the one on the door lets air into the stove and the one in the ... | |
| Repair or replace old fire brick liner in Schrader wood stove? | 10/14/2010 |
| Q: We recently bought a used Schrader wood stove, the model with the two fir trees stamped into the ... A: I would talk to your local wood stove store and see if they carry them, (you can try to remove them ... | |
| What size chimney liner do I need? | 10/14/2010 |
| Q: I am going to have a chimney built for my wood burning heater. The opening in the back of the heater ... A: Welcome back Jackie, the heater will have the size recommendations in the owners manual, you might ... | |
| What size chimney liner do I need? | 10/14/2010 |
| Q: I am going to have a chimney built for my wood burning heater. The opening in the back of the heater ... A: why build a masonry chimney? why not a Class "A" chimney in 6"? this is a double wall stainless ... | |
| Air Cooled Chimney | 10/14/2010 |
| Q: James, I have a zero clearance fireplace that uses a double wall air cooled chimney. When the ... A: in most cases the Chase is not built correctly, it should be insulated as if it is part of the home, ... | |
| chimney relining | 10/13/2010 |
| Q: I have a wood burning stove in my cottage. The tile lining in the chimney is cracked. I removed the ... A: you removed the old liner? I would have some one video scan it and while I have never used the ... | |
| wood burning stove | 10/12/2010 |
| Q: I bought the house next door (at auction) and the only redeming thing was the wood burning ... A: not sure what you have and I looked but could not find info on that stove either, and with out an ... | |
| wood stove is leaking cherosene | 10/11/2010 |
| Q: I recently moved into an old house with a Vermont casting and had the chimney swept before starting ... A: all solid flue (wood stoves) should have the male end of the pipe pointing down tot he stove to run ... | |
| fireplaces | 10/11/2010 |
| Q: ok, we have a 1920's old mansion, three fireplaces originally wood burning, converted to gas.There ... A: I have some one that works on Gas Logs look at them to be sure they are working properly (check you ... | |
| country comfort #cc815 | 10/10/2010 |
| Q: I have this stove (used). There is a plate on top sloped down to the front and a ? 3 inch channel ... A: ello Jeff, with out the owners manual there would be now way to tell (may have been a re burning or ... | |
| Repairing a hole in my fireplace | 10/9/2010 |
| Q: I have an old metal (cast iron) fireplace that has not been used for years due to the fact that ... A: not sure what you have but I would not use it unless it is working 100%, I would have a local ... | |
| Sealing an unused chimney | 10/9/2010 |
| Q: I live in a cold weather climate. I have a chimney that needs repointed and do not currently use. ... A: not sure if they share the same flue if not you could seal off the top of that chimney, I would have ... | |
| dual Fuel Chimney | 10/7/2010 |
| Q: I own an older house with a chimney in the center. It's not lined, and currently not in good shape. ... A: contact your local building department and see if they will let you and I would have a local ... | |
| chimney draft | 10/7/2010 |
| Q: I recently bought a used woodstove,It has a 7inch round chimney pipe coming out of the back. I need ... A: yes it should work fine, check with your local building department and I would have a local ... | |
| Insert only sends smoke through the door. | 10/5/2010 |
| Q: We bought a house this spring that has a woodburning fireplace insert. We swept the chimney and ... A: not sure what is going on there, most units have an internal damper is it open? try moving the rods ... | |
| terracotta thimble detail | 10/4/2010 |
| Q: Is it ok to run my single wall black stove pipe through the terracotta thimble? The thimble is ... A: if this is a boiler/furnace or hot water heater you can use "furnace cement" if this is a wood stove ... | |
| Fire brick inserts | 10/4/2010 |
| Q: I have a fireplace inset, wood burning. The prefab firebrick walls are beginning to crumble. I can ... A: if I understand you correctly, the fire brick in your insert has deteriorated and you want to ... | |
| height of hearth etc | 10/4/2010 |
| Q: We have just made a fireplace and have just had our first woodburning log fire. The chimney has been ... A: first if this is a brand new fireplace or rebuilt then it might not have been made to your towns ... | |
| Flue heigths | 10/3/2010 |
| Q: I have two questions. My 1st question is that I have 2 flue's that I am replacing. One flue will ... A: 1st, one being higher would help with more of a negative pressure than "back drafting". 2nd Not ... | |
| ash build up | 10/3/2010 |
| Q: I have a regency R-90 wood burning insert that I have used for two winter. The other day I was ... A: is this insert lined all the way to the top of the chimney? is it insulated?, if not do that. also ... | |
| Catalytic Combustor Alloy | 10/2/2010 |
| Q: I have a metal based (not ceramic) catalytic combustor in my stove. Which alloy would have been ... A: not sure what yours is made of, did you read the owners manual? there are hundreds of stoves and ... | |
| chimney repair | 10/1/2010 |
| Q: I have to raise a chimney six feet using an 8 inch flue. how many brick will i need for this. A: I would say measure down 6 feet, then see how many brick layers are in those 6 feet (or 1 foot then ... | |
| Dual Flue single fireplace | 9/29/2010 |
| Q: I recently purchased a house and in the living room is a fireplace. I would like to use the ... A: if the 2 flues are for just one fireplace then maybe, I have seen this a few times and have seen ... | |
| Woodstove flu damper placement | 9/29/2010 |
| Q: I have a Fisher woodburning stove with a top mounted vent. The pipe, 6", is vertical for 34" and ... A: I would say follow the owners manual, with out it I would not add a damper to the pipe. You might ... | |
| Preway fireplace B36-Type C | 9/29/2010 |
| Q: We have the Preway as a wood burning fireplace, but wish to convert to gas logs. Do the specs for ... A: with out the owners manual I would not do it (I checked the National Chimney Sweep Guild web page ... | |
| chimmney | 9/28/2010 |
| Q: hey james; i have bought a pre-fab firepplace insert.my questioun is can i place this in my old ... A: not sure what you have you should find and read the owners manual and contact your local building ... | |
| Reducing Chimney Pipe | 9/26/2010 |
| Q: We have an 8in chimney pipe and would like to know if we can reduce the chimney pipe out of the ... A: not sure why you need to or want to reduce the pipe? all chimneys are sized to the unit they ... | |
| Installing a Country Comfort CC300 fireplace insert | 9/26/2010 |
| Q: I got a Country Comfort CC300 fireplace insert that I would like to install in my fireplace. My ... A: not sure what you have or if that stove will fit work in that chimney correctly do you have the ... | |
| Installing a flexible chimney liner | 9/25/2010 |
| Q: The terra cotta flue tiles in my chimney are cracked, and I'm considering installing a flexible ... A: 1st check with your local building department, do not down size the pipe, they make a nose cone to ... | |
| wood stove pipe | 9/25/2010 |
| Q: I have a clayton wood add on furnace and am hooking up the pipe to the chimney but what do I need to ... A: first follow all instructions that came with the stove and the owners manual, then check with your ... | |
| spark arrestor and 4' long cylindrical tin | 9/24/2010 |
| Q: I was wondering if it is easy to fix this problem. The spark arrestor and a 4' tall (tube?) fell off ... A: it looks like a Prefab chimney and cap, and if so it must be replaced with the exact same pipe, some ... | |
| Chimney replacement | 9/22/2010 |
| Q: We need to replace a wood burning fire box that has a 27 foot chimney consisting of a pipe within a ... A: it sounds like you have a "Pre Fab" fireplace and system if so then the whole system (pipe and ... | |
| wood fireplace vent | 9/14/2010 |
| Q: I have a older home with a fireplace which extends wall to wall. I have a window nearby which I ... A: you should only need to open the window "venting" to get the fire started after it is going you ... | |
| efforescence on chimney | 9/14/2010 |
| Q: chimney was rebuilt 5 years ago. There is efflorescence on the outside and the plaster will not ... A: this sounds like a water problem wither out side rain/snow or maybe from a blocked or over sized GAS ... | |
| Fireplace remodel | 9/14/2010 |
| Q: I want to make my fireplace look better than it currently does. It is a wood burning fireplace, not ... A: lets start with changing the wall, contact you local building department for what is required in ... | |
| DAMPER REPLACEMENT PARTS | 9/13/2010 |
| Q: Know that other fireplace manufacturer sizes/ configuration similar to old Martin fireplaces (also ... A: they do make top mount dampers that fit tot the top of a chimney flue with a cable that runs down ... | |
| outdoor fireplace placement | 9/11/2010 |
| Q: Is there a certain direction that an outdoor fireplace should face for optimum "performance"?...How ... A: I would start with your local building department for what is required in your area (size of opening ... | |
| double sided fireplace | 9/3/2010 |
| Q: 6 yers ago we had a fireplace constructed in our addition that is double sided...except when we had ... A: it sounds like you might have a negative pressure issue, set up a small fire, 2-4 sticks and 2 ... | |
| Fire brick for propane forge | 9/3/2010 |
| Q: I have these hard fire bricks with the initials F J D on them. Do you know what that means, if ... A: not sure what those bricks are (there are literally thousands of bricks make over the years by ... | |
| Double sided firplace nothing but trouble | 9/3/2010 |
| Q: This home was built in 1976, it has a large arched double sided brick wood burning fireplace that ... A: Welcome back Tricia, in most cases the "face brick" is just that a cosmetic brick face but with out ... | |
| How to build a hearth | 9/3/2010 |
| Q: I removed the decorative gas log kiva fireplace in a corner of my living room. I have a pile of ... A: start with the stove that will tell you how big the "stone wall and Hearth" needs to be. as far as ... | |
| refacing a 1970's fireplace | 9/2/2010 |
| Q: I would like to cover my fireplace with slate. The fireplace is all brick (built in 1978), and goes ... A: first I would have a Certified Sweep (CSIA.ORG) take a first hand look and then yes you can use ... | |
| stove exhaust | 9/2/2010 |
| Q: got a 6" d-wall stainless from roof top to basement.(20'+-) putting in a stove with 8" exhaust. ... A: Welcome back Ed, no you can not down size solid fuel and you want to go down 2 collar sized (6 to 8) ... | |
| Double sided firplace nothing but trouble | 9/2/2010 |
| Q: This home was built in 1976, it has a large arched double sided brick wood burning fireplace that ... A: Double sided fireplaces look great and if they worked would be great....but. first I would have a ... | |
| Out door fireplace | 9/1/2010 |
| Q: I just finshed an out door fire place. It is completely encased in field stone. The fire box is ... A: not sure what.....with an 8x12x8 stack in the back of the box......is but what I would suggest is to ... | |
| stove exhaust | 9/1/2010 |
| Q: got a 6" d-wall stainless from roof top to basement.(20'+-) putting in a stove with 8" exhaust. ... A: you can not down size a solid fuel smoke pipe. If you make this "water storage tank" it will remove ... | |
| Replacing firebox insert | 8/31/2010 |
| Q: I want to replace my existing fire box with a new one. The people selling me the new firebox are ... A: it sounds like you are replacing a Pre Fab fireplace if so then yes you have to use the pipe that is ... | |
| chimney liners | 8/30/2010 |
| Q: James, Thank you for volunteering to answer my question. I have a fireplace with an insert in my ... A: a re lining can be very easy or very hard. 1st you should remove the insert and clean the flue (we ... | |
| moving a heatilator | 8/30/2010 |
| Q: We are renovating our house and want to move the heatilator brand fireplace from one area and put it ... A: Welcome back Tina, yes a direct vent is much easier, visit your local wood stove store and see what ... | |
| moving a heatilator | 8/29/2010 |
| Q: We are renovating our house and want to move the heatilator brand fireplace from one area and put it ... A: Welcome Tina, I would say to not reuse the old pipe or try to more it, this would weaken the pipe ... | |
| crumbling brick firebox | 8/26/2010 |
| Q: The brick firebox of my old Victorian fireplace (built approx. 1890) is crumbling very badly every ... A: not sure what is going on in your chimney, but have you sweep take a good look (maybe a video scan) ... | |
| gas fireplace and soot | 8/17/2010 |
| Q: I have a ventless majestic gas fireplace. This is not my first. We have a gas well on the ... A: I do not have that much experience with Vent free any thing and I am not a big fan. are you sure you ... | |
| Martin Industries Pipe | 8/9/2010 |
| Q: We have a manufactured fireplace on main floor and want to pull it out and put a wood stove in ... A: I would say re move all the pipe and fireplace, then install a pipe recommended and rated for you ... | |
| smoke in house | 7/30/2010 |
| Q: every time i open the door to my wood heater smoke comes out into the house how do i stop this? the ... A: this is a common problem called Negative Pressure, your house is not air tight the hot air in you ... | |
| chimney/venting for gas fireplace | 7/30/2010 |
| Q: My question is, there is some piping available on a website that I am interested in buying to ... A: not sure what you are asking me, but if you have a gas fireplace and it needs a pipe (to make the ... | |
| Is chimney cap really needed for oil burner | 7/24/2010 |
| Q: I use oil burner to heat my house. One chimney cleaner insisted it will be illegal in New York City ... A: Hero Brian, I live and work in West Chester county and south west CT. and there are no laws out here ... | |
| Water at base of chimney | 7/23/2010 |
| Q: I have 34 yr old ranch home in Madison, WI with a wood fireplace on the main floor. The base of the ... A: could this be ground water? 6" is a lot of rain and if the ground is soaked it will come into the ... | |
| Fire pit lava rocks | 7/19/2010 |
| Q: I have an outdoor fire pit that was filled with lava rocks. When I turn on the gas the rock pop out ... A: maybe the rocks get wet every time it rains or from the moisture in the air (dew) over night? where ... | |
| excedingly hot wall over gas fireplace | 7/19/2010 |
| Q: While burning our new Napoleon direct vent gas fireplace for the first time I expected two things, ... A: I would contact Napoleon directly and ask them these questions, if you have a point thermometer or ... | |
| smoky fire place | 7/19/2010 |
| Q: We live in Bolivia, South America. We have a brick fireplace with slate rock on top of the chimney. ... A: Beverly I am sorry but I have no Idea what you need to make a fireplace in your area to work or what ... | |
| smoky fire place | 7/19/2010 |
| Q: We live in Bolivia, South America. We have a brick fireplace with slate rock on top of the chimney. ... A: Welcome back Beverly, I understand you need a formula but that changes from town to town, country to ... | |
| smoky fire place | 7/18/2010 |
| Q: We live in Bolivia, South America. We have a brick fireplace with slate rock on top of the chimney. ... A: not sure what the building code in in SA, but start with the building department, and a local mason, ... | |
| insulating a masonry chimney | 7/17/2010 |
| Q: I bought a house with a masonry chimney that forms the northwest corner of my 2 story house, from ... A: you have to check with your local building department most building code for this is 2" to ... | |
| Poor drafting | 7/17/2010 |
| Q: The fireplace in our home has an annoying amount of smoke that lufts out of the firebox during all ... A: first find out what the problem is, open 2 windows in the room with the fireplace and light a piece ... | |
| Fire Box Mortar | 7/16/2010 |
| Q: I have an outdoor fireplace, approximately 10 years old. I live near the ocean. The firebox mortar ... A: they might not have used the correct mortar to begin with and it should have very thin mortar lines, ... | |
| side extension and moving a fireplace | 7/13/2010 |
| Q: i am moving to a property which has the potential to extend to the side, something i'd like to do ... A: re building/moving a masonry fireplace/chimney can be very expensive, but you could take the chimney ... | |
| Leaking chimney | 7/12/2010 |
| Q: I purchased my contemporary home in 1986. It has a square 4 flue chimney. About 5 years after I ... A: hard to tell with out looking at the chimney/flashing/crown, I do not think it is coming through the ... | |
| Marco model 792862 | 7/9/2010 |
| Q: Do you know where I can pick up a new spring assembly/tensioner for the flue assembly? I pulled the ... A: Macro is out of business as far as I know, I looked on the National Chimney Sweep Guild's web site ... | |
| 1920's kitchen ventilation | 7/8/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1926 house. In the kitchen is a vent above the stove area. The vent is a simple rectangle ... A: not sure what you have there but a kitchen exhaust fan will over time build up with grease (could be ... | |
| Fireplace flu troubles | 7/1/2010 |
| Q: When we bought this house 5 years ago from a French couple that were going home to the old country ... A: Welcome back Kirk, I am glad you found the CSIA web page informative, they work real hard to make it ... | |
| Fireplace flu troubles | 7/1/2010 |
| Q: When we bought this house 5 years ago from a French couple that were going home to the old country ... A: not sure what you had happen it might have been a chimney fire? you say you "can not afford a major ... | |
| chimney drip | 6/29/2010 |
| Q: I hear a drip in/around the fireplace - a drip on metal. I have no evidence of water damage. I have ... A: hard to tell, is this a metal chimney (prefab) or masonry (also has a metal damper) or it could ... | |
| Fireplace/Chimney restoration | 6/21/2010 |
| Q: I have a 100 year old house with an oil burner and fireplace connecting to one Chimney. Have only ... A: not sure what you had done, or who did it. but you should always get a few estimates on work this ... | |
| extending Rotary-Style Control for damper | 6/21/2010 |
| Q: I have a masonry fireplace with an all brick front. The fireplace has a damper that is connected to ... A: you have a few options, the rod usually pulls straight out the front after you loosen the screw on ... | |
| propane soot buildup on walls | 6/15/2010 |
| Q: What should I do to clean that buildup and how do i fix it so it doesn't happeen again? ANSWER: ... A: Welcome back Dennis, sorry didn't know, you might be able to wipe it off with Fantastic,409, scuff ... | |
| chimney | 6/9/2010 |
| Q: House chimney 45 years old, flue tiles cracked, some actually moved a little. Builder friend says ... A: I would not do that in my house and when they do a chimney restoration they use a much lighter ... | |
| Majestic Woodburning Fireplace from 1986 | 6/8/2010 |
| Q: I am looking to order new doors for a woodburning fireplace purchased and installed in 1986. I have ... A: Majestic is out of business and has been for a while. some companies make replacement doors but they ... | |
| No Cap and Water | 6/8/2010 |
| Q: If the flute was left open and we do not have a cap on the chimney will water pour in? If it does ... A: yes if you do not have a cap in the chimney and the Damper is left open (or closed) water will and ... | |
| Liners and Wood Stove inserts | 6/7/2010 |
| Q: I have a 30 Year old fireplace with a metal firebox and venting that convects around that and ... A: all solid fuel appliance's (wood stoves) much be piped to the fires flue tile and if lined also ... | |
| Fireplace cleaning | 5/31/2010 |
| Q: I HAVE A 85%GAS EFFICIENT FIRE PLACE. I HAD A WHITE RESIDUE ON THE FIRE WALL I CLEANED IT THE BEST I ... A: sounds like you are getting water in the chimney, check for missing mortar and fill it and seal all ... | |
| Chimney & Vinyl Siding | 5/29/2010 |
| Q: A year and a half ago I built a block chimney onto the exterior brick wall of my home. The chimney ... A: You may need to run metal channel instead of wood or vinyl. James Mike I am sorry you feel I did ... | |
| how to check chimney for rodents | 5/25/2010 |
| Q: we moved into a town home last year with a gas fireplace and found some droppings on top of the ... A: Welcome back Cheryl, you could start opening up the wall around the fireplace, not sure you will ... | |
| how to check chimney for rodents | 5/25/2010 |
| Q: we moved into a town home last year with a gas fireplace and found some droppings on top of the ... A: they might be getting in from out side set up a trap out side the the out side vent (and any other ... | |
| Temco TCH 4125 | 5/18/2010 |
| Q: 7 years after the installation we found out the flue was installed incorrectly and is now damaged. ... A: I believe that Tempco is out of business and parts are almost non existent. I would say to contact ... | |
| chimney extension | 5/13/2010 |
| Q: Sold our house. Just needed Wett cert. for new owner. We need 3' extension on our chimney.We are ... A: these pipes have a 25 year life span ish, also some older pipes and companies have gone out of ... | |
| Chimney Liner | 5/12/2010 |
| Q: I am having a high efficiency AC and Heater installed and vented outside. My understanding is that a ... A: what you are talking about is called "Orphaning the hot water heater" and in most cases it must be ... | |
| installation of double lined stove pipe, It was "professionally" installed and I have leaking black ooze running down my pipe | 5/9/2010 |
| Q: A double lined asbestos pipe was installed to my Hurricane woodburning stove a year ago. I have done ... A: first I would have the Asbestos pipe removed by a professional asbestos remover. then a good Class ... | |
| Adding a Fireplace | 5/6/2010 |
| Q: I am buying a home built in 1953 and there is a chimney used to heat the place. The home has been ... A: a fireplace needs a footing you might be able to do a wood stove into that un used flue or a direct ... | |
| Heatilator | 4/29/2010 |
| Q: I am purchasing a home that has a heatilator built into the old wood burning fireplace, it is a nice ... A: not sure what you have or if it is working properly, I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep ... | |
| wood stove placement | 4/21/2010 |
| Q: We are about to build an 18x18 addition onto our home. We have purchased a Vermont Castings Intrepid ... A: not sure I understand where you want to install this stove in the room ("L"), start by taking the ... | |
| Conversion of one-sided fireplace | 4/19/2010 |
| Q: I recently bought a ranch home with a one-sided fireplace (gas starter) on the main floor (faces the ... A: I would check with your local building department and an engineer. I am not a big fan of "vent less" ... | |
| chimney crack | 4/19/2010 |
| Q: we live here in southern california, I see crack on my chimney from bottom to all the way top, we ... A: I don't know if it will get any worse but I am sure it wont get any better and you want to do ... | |
| existing wood burning fireplace | 4/4/2010 |
| Q: We have an old home,( BUILT IN 1953) with an old fireplace, a family room was added in 1960 behind ... A: you would need to contact your local building department, a mason and possibly an engineer to see if ... | |
| White cotton-like mold? | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: We live in the Pacific Northwest and have a concrete brick fireplace (circa 1953). We had water ... A: that sounds like it is lime leaching out of the brick and mortar, I would have a local Certified ... | |
| wood stove | 3/30/2010 |
| Q: i live in semidetached house with avarage "fireplace" in sitting room which has no purpose..except ... A: you would have to contact your local building department for what is required in your town/city. ... | |
| outdoor fireplace into into indoor fireplace | 3/29/2010 |
| Q: I have two questions. I'm attaching an image of an outdoor fireplace. I was wondering if it was ... A: I would say check with the manufacturer of the out door fireplace to see if it can be installed ... | |
| two flues | 3/26/2010 |
| Q: I have two flues going up the chimney. When I burn in one without the other smoke goes out the hot ... A: what you are describing is called negative pressure, if 10 gallons of air goes up one chimney it ... | |
| heatilater | 3/26/2010 |
| Q: The sweeper informed me that it may not pass inspection due to the heatilater.Apparently when the ... A: Welcome back Cindy, if the damper opens then they should have gotten a hose up behind the damper to ... | |
| heatilater | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: The sweeper informed me that it may not pass inspection due to the heatilater.Apparently when the ... A: after cleaning the sweep should have vacuumed the "shelf" behind the damper. all that he cleaned ... | |
| fireplace smoke shelf | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: My contractor is building me an outdoor screened in area with an indoor and outdoor fireplace/ ... A: sounds like a great set up (I am not a big fan of cooking in fireplaces, be sure to have it checked ... | |
| leaking masonry fireplace | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: This winter has been a wet one. We have a metal cap on the fireplace. Damper is closed. Gas logs ... A: do not "cap off the chimney", the gas logs must be vented,I would have a local Certified Chimney ... | |
| fireplace insert knowing if flue is open or closed? | 3/23/2010 |
| Q: We are in a house built in 1980 with an older model fireplace insert. It has a vent in the door and ... A: if you live in a condo the other units might have a manual, also the certified sweep might be able ... | |
| Zero Clearance Fire Place Smoking in house | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: We have a zero clearance fireplace. The house %26 fireplace is just over 3 years old. It has ... A: try opening a few windows in that room (if you can also close off that room with a door or plastic ... | |
| Elco Fireplace | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: We have an Elco fireplace insert and need to remove the outside frame as the hearth has cracked and ... A: the whole insert has to come out, unless you have the owners manual that might tell you if it comes ... | |
| Small Fireplace | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: Recently bought a house and found that the previous owner had covered up the brick wall, which I ... A: it might be a "dutch oven" do not use either until you have a local Certified Chimney Sweep ... | |
| fireplace insert knowing if flue is open or closed? | 3/21/2010 |
| Q: We are in a house built in 1980 with an older model fireplace insert. It has a vent in the door and ... A: can you find the owners manual? can you find a model # I might be able to, as far as what is ... | |
| chimney crown cover | 3/21/2010 |
| Q: My fireplace chimney is about 10'Lx4'Wx3'H,that comes thru roofline in center of house.It is a ... A: it sounds like you have a "flag stove cap" that will need to be removed then install your "cover", ... | |
| Chimney Removed | 3/19/2010 |
| Q: I originally had an oil furnace in my basement. The chimney always dripped, the pipe kept rusting, ... A: it sounds like you are ok with removing your chimney (if that was the only use for the furnace) and ... | |
| can't find blowers | 3/16/2010 |
| Q: I have an 20 year old never finished house that we are finishing with a chimney made of brick and ... A: the blowers you should be able to get from a local wood stove store, and the brick/mortar from a ... | |
| Direct-vent fireplace chemical smell, not gas | 3/14/2010 |
| Q: We just had a direct-vent gas fireplace installed in a family room addition. It was professionally ... A: not sure why it smells, did you have some one else out to look at it and smell it? my Natural gas ... | |
| small gap on the top of the wood stove | 3/14/2010 |
| Q: I have a Northern Tool small box stand alone wood burning stove. I noticed a small gap in the ... A: not sure what you have going on there but I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep www.csia.org, ... | |
| cleaning fireplace glass | 3/13/2010 |
| Q: I have a Majestic gas fireplace and can not figure out how to get to the backside of the glass to ... A: Majestic is out of business but you might try your local wood stove store. the glass does come off ... | |
| chimney | 3/13/2010 |
| Q: We are looking at an 80 year old house that has 1ft x 1ft opening at the chimney base in the ... A: not sure what you have there, are there ashes in it? you can usually find a replacement door at your ... | |
| 18th century fireplaces | 3/12/2010 |
| Q: I am selling a home built in 1770. I believe the original chimney is intact and works fine. My ... A: a "Chimney in good condition" is a very broad term as far as "code" check your local building ... | |
| Cinder block chimney repair | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: I have a cider block chimney, approx 18 yrs old, last year I noticed that the block was starting to ... A: you may want to contact a local mason and check with your local building department and I would have ... | |
| log burner /smell | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: My log/multi fuel burner and chimney will be 2 years old in April 2010 I have used logs and solid ... A: did you check to see if it needs a cleaning? and talk to the manufacturer? I would have a local ... | |
| natural gas fireplace | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: my house is 14 years old and only this year there seems to be a fume smell when I burn my fireplace. ... A: not sure what you have there so I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep www.csia.org, (there ... | |
| TemTex ventless insert | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: Have had this insert about 8 -10 years,however this year I keep smelling an odor when in use. I have ... A: is the odor you are smelling propane? if so do not use it until it is checked by some one familiar ... | |
| crumbling brick | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: Ball - The brick on the outside of my chimney is randomly crumbling and falling out of place in the ... A: it sounds like the bricks are "spalling" in most cases the bricks soak up water and then the freeze ... | |
| Temco Fireplace Manual | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: I would like to find a manual for a Temco Fireplace Model TLC 36-3MRE wood burning. I can not seem ... A: Welcome back Alice, as far as using a different manual I would say it wont work for use or ... | |
| wood burning insert. | 3/1/2010 |
| Q: I have decided to purchase a new wood burning insert this spring and install in my current masonry ... A: most liners can be ovalized to fit through the damper or you can cut the area where the liner will ... | |
| flue size | 3/1/2010 |
| Q: I have a US wood stove INC wood/coal stove. my metal flue in the house is 6 inch as required. This ... A: Welcome back Leo, an ash trap allows build up to fall below the horizontal of the flue thus not ... | |
| partially-closed flue for vented gas fireplace? | 2/28/2010 |
| Q: I have two vented gas fireplaces which were installed to my home in 2007. They were installed to ... A: read your owners manual for the logs (or contact the manufacturer) most gas logs come with a "clamp ... | |
| flue size | 2/28/2010 |
| Q: I have a US wood stove INC wood/coal stove. my metal flue in the house is 6 inch as required. This ... A: I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep (www.csia.org, there you can look up by zip code to ... | |
| circa 1952 Heatilator metal fireplace repairs | 2/27/2010 |
| Q: My house was built in 1952. The fire place unit that was installed is a Heatilator metal ... A: most people just install a new top mount damper or remove the old metal box and rebuild the firebox ... | |
| chimney tile repair | 2/27/2010 |
| Q: How do you fix a broken chimney tile? A: you must remove all the old tile and then set new tile from above (tile must be installed ahead of ... | |
| Temco Fireplace Manual | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: I would like to find a manual for a Temco Fireplace Model TLC 36-3MRE wood burning. I can not seem ... A: I am sorry but I looked on the National Chimney Sweep Guild web site (over 300 manuals) but yours in ... | |
| brick chimmney | 2/24/2010 |
| Q: I'm pretty sure that the brick chimney is leaking. I see gaps in the cement . My question is... ... A: not sure how bad your "gaps" are but if you do not remove all the old brittle cement the new ... | |
| Firebow Panels | 2/24/2010 |
| Q: I was told the panels for my pre-fab fireplace system are no longer available. The chimney ... A: when parts are not longer available for a fireplace like yours then you either use after market ... | |
| Locating a replacement cap | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: Do you happen to know where I could purchase a replacement termination cap for my Martin brand Model ... A: I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep www.csia.org, (there you can look up by zip code to ... | |
| Shrader wood stove clearance | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: We have a Shrader wood stove... I was wondering if there is a way I can tell the manufacturer's ... A: if they require 18" you must give them 18" (unless you have the original owners manual that states ... | |
| fireplace glass, plus lung protection | 2/21/2010 |
| Q: We have a fireplace insert with a glass window. (The fireplace box is small, because nothing bigger ... A: yes there is a way to keep the glass from sooting up it is air, most stove/inserts are built so that ... | |
| Wood burning stove smoke shelf | 2/20/2010 |
| Q: Can I remove the smoke shelf permanently? There is no way to get to it to keep it free of creosote ... A: you do not state what kind of stove you have and there are literally hundreds, contact the ... | |
| chimney flue to close | 2/19/2010 |
| Q: i am selling my house and a potential buyers inspector notice the flue was touching the framing ... A: Welcome back JAck an elbow is the weakest part of that system I would say minimum 2" more that 2" at ... | |
| chimney flue to close | 2/19/2010 |
| Q: i am selling my house and a potential buyers inspector notice the flue was touching the framing ... A: yes the insulation and b some how you have to get that 2" to combustibles every where around that ... | |
| chimney sweep CLR | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: The sweeps just left and did a good job as far as I can see. I was having a lot of smoke in the ... A: if you have 3rd stage creosote then yes you need to treat it with any 3rd stage creosote chemical ... | |
| wood burning stoves | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: I am in the process of installing a wood burning stove. I removed my inefficient fireplace insert ... A: I used CAPS so you can read my answers easily IT SOUNDS LIKE YOU REMOVED A PREFAB FIREPLACE AND ... | |
| cleaning a 3 sided fireplace glass | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: Help... I have a gas 3-sided fireplace that has never been opened for cleaning. The glass is dusty ... A: if they are fixed you might not be able to open them I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep ... | |
| 1975 zero clearance insert REPLACEMENT | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: i HAVE A 1975 ZERO CLEARANCE INSERT THAT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. I AM NOT SURE OF THE MANUFACTURER?, ... A: that insert is over 30 years old and unless it is in good working order I would say remove and ... | |
| fireplace parts | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: WHERE CAN I BUY FIREPLACE CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS? I NEED A HEATFORM TYPE FIRE BOX ,FANS ,& GRILLS A: Edward, I believe they are out of business, they are not listed on the National Chimney Sweep ... | |
| 1 sided reno to 2 sided | 2/14/2010 |
| Q: We have a huge fireplace in out kitchen and would like to open up the other side to the living ... A: fireplace's are sized to the flue, if you double the sides and not the flue size it would not work, ... | |
| Fireplace - Chimney Fire | 2/12/2010 |
| Q: Last weekend I had a chimney fire. The fire lasted 1 to 2 minutes before I was able to extinguish ... A: Welcome back Bob, from the picture you sent it looks like the pipe is buckled and warped, if so this ... | |
| ELCO Fireplace Insert GLASS | 2/12/2010 |
| Q: In 1989 when we built our home we installed an ELCO Fireplace Insert. Recently the glass in one of ... A: Yes Tony I do have a superior knowledge base , the National Chimney Sweep Guild manual library and ... | |
| Direct Vent Fireplace | 2/12/2010 |
| Q: James, I own a small chimney company but I have a problem with a direct vent that I have not run ... A: the only experience I have with direct vent units is my own natural gas DV stove, not sure if your ... | |
| fireplace doors | 2/11/2010 |
| Q: I have a wood burning fireplace that does not have an insert. I was wondering if it is possible to ... A: Welcome back Wendy, if you have a masonry fireplace and not a Prefab then you can mount masonry ... | |
| smoky | 2/11/2010 |
| Q: Why is my fireplace putting smoke into my home? The flue is open A: it is called a damper that is "open" is this some thing new? What could be happening is you are ... | |
| Smoke in basement fireplace | 2/10/2010 |
| Q: I built a home in 09 with a wood burning masonry fireplace in the basement and one on the first ... A: the whole chimney has to be rebuilt....just kidding, this is a very common problem, it is called ... | |
| Integrity of Firebox Walls | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: I have a fireplace insert with faux brick walls which appear to be made of an asbestos like ... A: Welcome back Scott, is this a wood stove insert or a prefab fireplace? if it is an insert wood ... | |
| increased chimney safety | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: Sir, I am in the process of building a new home. I have planned a gas fireplace inside and a wood ... A: it sounds like your are installing two Prefab fireplace's and chimneys, all you have to do is ... | |
| Fireplace Insert Noise | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: I recently built a new home and installed a 42" wood burning insert with double wall 8" chimney flu. ... A: you could have had a small chimney fire and it might have buckled the pipe, by over heating it, if ... | |
| Integrity of Firebox Walls | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: I have a fireplace insert with faux brick walls which appear to be made of an asbestos like ... A: do you have the manual and if so contact the manufacture about replacement bricks, the owners manual ... | |
| smoke in house | 2/8/2010 |
| Q: James, We just built a new home in '08 with a pair of stainless flues rising through the roof. Both ... A: did you try to put a slight bend on the brush/rod and give it a turn at the bend? if you can make ... | |
| fireplace doors | 2/8/2010 |
| Q: I have a wood burning fireplace that does not have an insert. I was wondering if it is possible to ... A: it sounds like you have a prefab fireplace, and if so you can only use doors made for that unit (I ... | |
| ice in chimney | 2/6/2010 |
| Q: I have a 16"x16"x8"concrete block chimney,with 8"x8"flues.The chimney is exterior,three feet above ... A: can you not use the stove for a few days and cover the top with a tarp when you know rain is coming? ... | |
| Fireplace - Chimney Fire | 2/5/2010 |
| Q: Last weekend I had a chimney fire. The fire lasted 1 to 2 minutes before I was able to extinguish ... A: always call the fire department if you even think you are having a fire of any kind, especially a ... | |
| leaks in chimney | 2/5/2010 |
| Q: When it rains heavily, as it has been doing in Georgia for the past several months, I've noticed ... A: has any one looked at the top of the chimney crown? Do you have a cap on top? both area's would let ... | |
| prefab insert/disconnected flute | 2/5/2010 |
| Q: Less than two months ago I purchased my first home. A shared chimney chase with 2 flutes. (This is ... A: I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep www.csia.org, there you can look up by zip code to find ... | |
| Chimney Leak | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: James, The house we live in is three years old and the Chimney started leaking. I first I thought ... A: Ok James you need to measure the diameter of the out side of the pipe (out side to out side across ... | |
| fireplace | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: Can I use marble inside the firebox on the side walls, but not on the base? A: I think it will crack, a firebox should be made out of 4" (laid on it's side) of firebrick, and 4" ... | |
| Fireplace smell | 2/2/2010 |
| Q: We have been using our fireplace for years without problem. Recently, once the fire gets hot, we get ... A: Welcome back Sam, What is happening is you are getting Negative Pressure in your home (house stack ... | |
| chimney chase cover repair | 2/2/2010 |
| Q: i recently repaired a wooden chimney[rebuilt it] but after i finished i realized that it was out of ... A: Welcome back Mickey, the pipe needs 2" to combustibles, and Caulk, roof cement and latex will all ... | |
| fireplace damper | 2/2/2010 |
| Q: while trying to close damper the blade slid out of slot. is this something i can fix? it kind of ... A: you might be able to fix it, most dampers sit in a track and pivot open and closed when you slide ... | |
| chimney chase cover repair | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: i recently repaired a wooden chimney[rebuilt it] but after i finished i realized that it was out of ... A: a Chase cover just covers the top of the chase (box you rebuilt) and keeps the water and stuff out, ... | |
| double chimney size problem | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: I live in a house that was build in 1951.. the Chimney has 2 seperate exhaust ( i gues is what you ... A: not sure why you want to change the size unless to make them look the same. they are sized for the ... | |
| Chemical Smell | 1/31/2010 |
| Q: After my fire has been burning for about an hour we get a chemical type smell (burns the eyes & ... A: what is happening is you are getting Negative Pressure in your home (house stack effect) that is hot ... | |
| ELCO Fireplaces Blower Controller | 1/31/2010 |
| Q: My electrical Switch for my fireplace blower is burned out, On the Electricl face plate it say's ... A: you need to contact the manufacture and see if they are sill in business and you can get parts for ... | |
| smoky fire place / dual chimmeny | 1/31/2010 |
| Q: I have a house built in 1962. The house has two fireplaces. One is on the main flore and one is in ... A: what is happening is you are getting Negative Pressure in your home, if 10 gallons of air is going ... | |
| Fireplace walls | 1/30/2010 |
| Q: My fireplace is about 30 years old, it has a steel liner. I was the brick look and was told I could ... A: not sure what you are asking me, but you could have a local Certified Chimney Sweep www.csia.org, ... | |
| Majestic Insert pipe | 1/29/2010 |
| Q: I have a wood burning insert in my home that was determine to have the pipe at the top of the insert ... A: that pipe must go to the first flue tile minimum, I recommend that is is lined with a SS liner that ... | |
| fire place | 1/28/2010 |
| Q: my fireplaces walls (brickpanel) are broken and my model is out of bussines how i get replace A: they make after market refractory panels that can be cut to fit, I would have a local Certified ... | |
| 6 | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: I purchased a Napoleon 1101 insert which calls for a 6" chimney liner. The installer said he could ... A: Welcome back Lynne, by reducing a 6" into a 5" liner you have all ready choked off the draft. If ... | |
| downdraft problem | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: I have an exterior double flu brick chimney in NH. In the living room is a regular fireplace w/ ... A: you have a negative pressure issue, the unit you are using is pulling air down the other to feed it ... | |
| reopening sealed fireplace chimney | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: Greetings. I own a home built in 1936. It has a beautiful brick fireplace with full mantel and ... A: it may be closed off for a reason, and houses built in 1938 where not for gas that must have been ... | |
| 6" to 5" chimney liner IS THIS OK? | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: I purchased a Napoleon 1101 insert which calls for a 6" chimney liner. The installer said he could ... A: you must use a 6" insulated SS liner. I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep www.csia.org, ... | |
| Ceramic installation | 1/23/2010 |
| Q: We have a 1919 bungalow. There's a small fireplace (horseshoe shaped opening to the firebox, about ... A: many things can cause a bad draft, wind out side, to short of a chimney, pressure in the home ... | |
| Venting woodstove insert | 1/23/2010 |
| Q: I am planning on installing an insert in my fireplace and am considering venting it to the first ... A: 1st check with your local building department for local codes for that type of installation. and ... | |
| Need help to clean out the ash dump chase | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: I intend to install a gas log into the existing firebox in my recently purchased home. I want to use ... A: did you try poking the ash from below and on top to break it up? you will need to run a good shop ... | |
| Smoking Insert | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: I am battling with a smokey wood burning insert in my new house. The insert and new liner were just ... A: if you do have a negative pressure issue then the air is getting out of the house and it might be ... | |
| Smoke from fireplace | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: I live in Italy and the house we have already has a nice open fire, however the builder didnt follow ... A: Welcome back Matt, it may take 1 section or it might take several, hard to say, did you try opening ... | |
| Smoke from fireplace | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: I live in Italy and the house we have already has a nice open fire, however the builder didnt follow ... A: did you contact your local building department to see if it was build to code? in most cases the ... | |
| Spark Arrestor | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: Much appreciate it. I have additional questions if you don't mind... 1. There will be several big ... A: Welcome back Richard, any one can reinstall the cap (but a certified sweep might now why it came off ... | |
| Double-sided fireplace | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: We have a home with two fireplaces, offset side-to-side, facing 180 degrees from the other, built ... A: I would start with your local building department, then an engineer and a good mason. you might have ... | |
| Spark Arrestor | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: I am in Northern California. My Spark Arrestor got recently blown off during the storm. Since I ... A: I do not know the codes in CA but these type of cap will keep out, leaves, sticks, animals, rain ... | |
| Wood stove chimney support box. | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: James I am in the process of replacing the stove pipe on my wood stove. After removing the old stove ... A: If you can not find the original support box then replace the entire system, pipe and all. don't ... | |
| glass window crack | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: I have a closed fireplace with two glass doors, in the inside part of them they have a sort of ... A: No bother Daniel, if you have the manual try to contact them (they might be out of business) if so ... | |
| Wood stove pipe/chimney fires | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: In our previous home, we had a cast iron wood stove which operated nearly 8 years with no chimney ... A: each home and stove have there own burn characteristics, and "we shut the damper overnight for a ... | |
| smoke smell for days after cleaning out ashes | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: We are renting and I successfully built a fire in the wood burning fire place the night before last, ... A: What is happening is you are getting Negative Pressure in your home (house stack effect) that is hot ... | |
| Fireplace smell | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: We have been using our fireplace for years without problem. Recently, once the fire gets hot, we get ... A: ok 1st set up a drop cloth and run a wet dry vac to keep the dust down, clean out all the ashes from ... | |
| Masonry Firebox repairs | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: I have two very small 100-year old fireplaces I would like to use occasionally for ambience and a ... A: when lighting a fire in your home the fireplace should be in as up to date working order as ... | |
| Wood stove to thimble connection | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: I currently have a wood stove where an 8" stove pipe runs with the crimped end in my stove to a very ... A: all pipe connections must run into the one below (male end facing down into the female) back to the ... | |
| fireplace stone removal | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: We own a ranch home built in the 1970's. It has a fireplace surrounded with stone that runs from ... A: I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep www.csia.org, (there you can look up by zip code to ... | |
| relining | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: can i reline my oil liner at the size of 6 pipe, flute tile is 8x8 with a cap without relining the ... A: Welcome back Karen, smoke may have been from a negative pressure not a chimney issue (Negative ... | |
| chimney/flashing | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: what is the procedure for installing chimney through cathedral ceiling @ 1/12 pitch roof and ... A: 1st check with your local building department, I am not the best Roofer (I am a great chimney ... | |
| relining | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: can i reline my oil liner at the size of 6 pipe, flute tile is 8x8 with a cap without relining the ... A: I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep (www.csia.org, there you can look up by zip code to ... | |
| Fireplace door replacement & conversion | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: I have a superior cf-3860 fireplace, an would like to put doors on it, and need to replace brick ... A: I looked on the National Chimney Sweep Guild's web site (300+ manuals) and your fireplace is not ... | |
| chimney construction | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: I own a house that has an existing chimney. The other day I started a fire for the first time and ... A: What it sounds like is you are getting Negative Pressure in your home (house stack effect) that is ... | |
| Gooey stuff coming from chimney | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: We have some gooey stuff coming out of our chimney and seeping through onto the walls of our house. ... A: is this a wood stove, insert or a wood burning fireplace? it sounds like 3rd stage creosote dripping ... | |
| Fireplace blower does not work | 1/10/2010 |
| Q: Our house was built in 1978 and we moved here 2 years ago. We have a stone fireplace with a blower ... A: not sure what set up you have but it sounds like a Heatolator fireplace (metal surround in the ... | |
| gas to wood conversion | 1/10/2010 |
| Q: I have a ventless gas fireplace insert with a fake chimney on the outside of the house, I want to ... A: the "Fake chimney" may not be rated for an insert and be very dangers, start with your local wood ... | |
| How large is the metal piece around a brick fireplace | 1/9/2010 |
| Q: I know there is a 2" space between my brick fireplace and the plaster wall that covers the top up to ... A: is your fireplace a pre fab? if so do not drill through the metal, I would have a local Certified ... | |
| smoke coming out of my new woodburner | 1/9/2010 |
| Q: I went to light my woodburner today and started with a very small fire and smoke bellowed out, even ... A: try setting the stove up to start to burn (small fire) and then open a window or door fully and see ... | |
| How to start a fire in a gas fireplace | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: I would like for someone to explain to me how to start a fire in a gas fireplace. There are fake ... A: do you have the manual for those gas logs? and no do not use fire logs to start it. most gas logs ... | |
| Drafty Fireplace | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: I am attaching a picture of my fireplace which is original from the time our house was built, we are ... A: when building that "chase" over the dirt they did not insulate the outer walls, so air will get in. ... | |
| smoking insert | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: I have the typical wood insert in a fireplace. Has two glass doors, and works find as long as there ... A: What is happening is you are getting Negative Pressure in your home (house stack effect) that is hot ... | |
| fireplace refractory panels | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: The refractory panels inside my metal firebox are cracked. The chimeny sweep says they are ... A: I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep www.csia.org, there you can look up by zip code to find ... | |
| manufactured firplace smell when in use | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: We have a Majestic manufactured, wood burning fireplace and have been using for about 18 years no ... A: not sure what that smell might be, could you have put some thing plastic in the firebox that melted ... | |
| Marco Fireplace | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: I have a manufactured home I bought 1yr ago. It has a marco fireplace in it. works great but only ... A: unless both the fireplace and insert are rated to be used together in writing you can not just stick ... | |
| Liquid creosote running down furnace pipes | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: I have a wood furnace which is my primary source of heat. Recently I have had black creosote liquid ... A: did you contact the furnace manufacturer? and if so what did they say? you might not be burning it ... | |
| rebuilding a chimney and the flues | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: We hired a company that is now defunct 5 yrs ago to rebuild a chimney and they did a botched job. ... A: I would say from what you describe they did a botched job again, 1, you should not do masonry in ... | |
| Temco fireplace blower motor quit | 1/4/2010 |
| Q: We have a Temco fireplace the model no on the fireplace is TLC36-3mbe The model of the blower says ... A: I could not find the manual for that unit (if you have it I would love a copy) the fireplace should ... | |
| Fireplace chains | 1/4/2010 |
| Q: I recently purchased a house, built in 1981. The fireplace has a flu lever in the top of the ... A: if you have not read the owners manual you should find it and read it, there it will tell you every ... | |
| insert / drafts | 1/3/2010 |
| Q: I recently purchased a home with a wood burning insert. I pulled it all apart to see why it was ... A: is it lined to the top? is the liner insulated? here in the USA I would have a local Certified ... | |
| smoke around door | 1/3/2010 |
| Q: when i build a fire in my nashua wood stove smoke comes back in the house. I have the door shut on ... A: if you have smoke coming out around closed doors then it might be time for a new stove or the gasket ... | |
| NO CLUE how to begin! | 1/3/2010 |
| Q: We just bought a house and the chimney/ fireplace were both thoroughly inspected when we moved in 4 ... A: ok 1st rear the manual cover to cover, then that "loop" should open and close the damper (look up DO ... | |
| Chimney chase condensation | 12/31/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2 story home in illinois with a vinyl sided chimney chase. When the weather turns cold, ... A: Welcome back ?Jason, it sounds like the water it dripping from the underside of the top/chase cover? ... | |
| Water in new liner | 12/31/2009 |
| Q: Mr Ball, I just converted to gas from oil. I also added a hot water tank. I had a liner installed. ... A: Welcome back Paul, has the liner been checked for a blockage? Nest? it sounds like you have a high ... | |
| heatilator gas fireplace | 12/31/2009 |
| Q: I have a Heatilator natural gas fireplace model GNDC30E. Recently, it has not been working. When ... A: did you try to contact the gas log company? or refer to the owners manual? ... | |
| Wood burning inset stove | 12/31/2009 |
| Q: I'm installing an inset stove (sits flush with the wall) into an existing fire place. I was unsure ... A: you must follow the installation instructions for that insert, they will tell you "clearance to ... | |
| Chimney chase condensation | 12/31/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2 story home in illinois with a vinyl sided chimney chase. When the weather turns cold, ... A: wow, I would say to start by trying to re create or during this "drip" get in to the chase and see ... | |
| Outdoor firepit needs a chimney | 12/30/2009 |
| Q: I got a circle outdoor firepit for Christmas and need a chimney over top of it to direct the smoke ... A: Hell Mark, as with any home project you should start with your local building department for exactly ... | |
| Fireplace | 12/30/2009 |
| Q: We had our Fireplace cleaned about a month ago. They found major damage to the fire box and gaps in ... A: with out seeing it first hand it would be hard to say, gaps should be cemented in the firebox with ... | |
| Quadra-Fire Contour Won't Turn ON | 12/30/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2003 Quadra-Fire Contour Pellet Stove and after a routine cleaning (pot, plates, upper ... A: what does the manual say to do, Trouble shooting? I think you are going to have to contact ... | |
| Smoke coming in house | 12/29/2009 |
| Q: Hey James, I have 2 fireplaces in 2 different rooms, one is a gas log that I want to convert to ... A: this does not sound right, I believe NFPA states a flue must be 1-10th the area of the fireplace ... | |
| Outside Air entering house through gas fireplace | 12/29/2009 |
| Q: We have two gas fireplaces in our home and they vent to the exterior of the house. During the windy ... A: as with any appliance you must follow the manufactures instructions for installation, where they ... | |
| woodstove chimney | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: Our attic filled with smoke the last time we built a fire in the wood stove. It was also very ... A: it sounds like Negative pressure (yes even in an attic) I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep ... | |
| insert flue connections | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: I have a wood burning insert. I have to move the flue pipe away from my roof. I am using two 90 ... A: not sure why you are moving the pipe (maybe to get around the gutter and eve) but you can not use 2 ... | |
| smokey olympic fireplace insert | 12/27/2009 |
| Q: We rent a home and moved in 1 year ago, there is an open fireplace in the daylight basement and ... A: has it been cleaned? and inspected by a certified sweep? it might be negative pressure or improper ... | |
| woodstove piping | 12/26/2009 |
| Q: We have a all cinderblock house and want to install a woodstove and want to put class A pipe through ... A: some Class "A" chimney require a thimble (Duratech) and some do not (ICC Excel), will the block need ... | |
| Water in new liner | 12/26/2009 |
| Q: Mr Ball, I just converted to gas from oil. I also added a hot water tank. I had a liner installed. ... A: Insulating a liner is not down with Concrete but with insulating material (either poured Thermix or ... | |
| fireplace problems | 12/26/2009 |
| Q: we have a wood fireplace on the main floor of our home , plus a gas fireplace in the basement. Last ... A: What is happening is you are getting Negative Pressure in your home if 10 gallons of air is going up ... | |
| Venting wood stove through window. | 12/26/2009 |
| Q: My question is this, if I put a small old fashoned wood stove (like the ones you can cook on), they ... A: if the "New stove's" installation instructions say you can and your local building departments says ... | |
| Smoky Firplace | 12/25/2009 |
| Q: We have Marco 792781 metal fireplace insert = The ID Plate says it must have a 3" minimum flue pipe ... A: not sure what you have but it sounds as if you installed an insert in a Pre Fab fireplace if so it ... | |
| Wood burning Fireplace Insert | 12/25/2009 |
| Q: I would like to buy a fireplace insert but the front of the fireplace has a raised brick design. The ... A: you must follow the installation instructions of the insert, if the design of the fireplace "sticks ... | |
| fireplace | 12/24/2009 |
| Q: I was told that if I drill small holes from the outside of my chimney into the fireplace keeping and ... A: no this is not a good idea, the holes would not be big enough to make a difference. you should try ... | |
| woodstove leak | 12/24/2009 |
| Q: We have a woodstove and it leaks water at the elbow joint. I think it is condensation that builds ... A: is there a rain cap on top? if not start there, if so then you might need to replace the pipes, as ... | |
| chimney fire | 12/23/2009 |
| Q: today dec23, we lit our wood stove and I noticed alot of smoke outside, I saw flames coming out of ... A: DO NOT USE IT AT ALL until it is cleaned and check by a certified chimney sweep (www.csia.org) you ... | |
| Double Sided Fireplace | 12/22/2009 |
| Q: I know you've probably answered a lot of questions about double sided fireplaces. I thought I had it ... A: you can install and use both inserts if the both are vented into their own insulated liners to the ... | |
| SMOKED OUT. | 12/20/2009 |
| Q: I live in a split level home with a fireplace in the living room and another down stairs in the ... A: what you have is a Negative Pressure issue, look at it this way if 10 gallons of air goes up a ... | |
| kiva fireplace | 12/16/2009 |
| Q: I have an Adobe house in Mx (2 years old) with a kiva fireplace in the livingroom. I have a great ... A: try to open a window full, and see if smoke from incense or a cigarette goes up if it does then you ... | |
| fireplace brick board replacement | 12/16/2009 |
| Q: where can I find a replacement kit or concrete boards for a firebox wood burning fireplace?.I was ... A: they do make generic replacement panels but you should try to find OEM, I would have a local ... | |
| smoke smell | 12/16/2009 |
| Q: When i burn a fire in my wood fireplace i get a smokey smell in my bedroom all the way on the other ... A: Welcome back Steve, did you try finding a certified sweep that has taken the Chimney Physics class ... | |
| smoke smell | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: When i burn a fire in my wood fireplace i get a smokey smell in my bedroom all the way on the other ... A: do you heat with forced hot air and if so is there a return (big grate in the wall or ceiling) near ... | |
| Insert Insulation | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: I'm going to be installing a wood burning insert into my masonary fireplace soon. I was wondering ... A: Sorry I could not be of more help, I would not install an insert (here in my area) with out the ... | |
| Insert Insulation | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: I'm going to be installing a wood burning insert into my masonary fireplace soon. I was wondering ... A: Welcome back Sebastian, with out the manual you must contact your local building department for your ... | |
| What type of gas vent is this? | 12/13/2009 |
| Q: The sheet metal pipe on the other side of this vent is something like " to 10" in diameter. It was ... A: I am not sure what you have there and do not connect any thing to it until we know for sure, I would ... | |
| Smoke is released when glass door opens | 12/13/2009 |
| Q: I have a "Heatilator" fireplace that was built in 1987. When I open the glass door(s) smoke comes ... A: Steve try opening a door or window before you open the glass doors see if that helps, if so then you ... | |
| Smoke shelf | 12/11/2009 |
| Q: Hey James, Before I install a new damper in my woodburnv4ing FP should I fill in behind the ... A: not sure what you have there, you might not need to do any thing, I would have a local Certified ... | |
| firebox | 12/9/2009 |
| Q: we have the heatilator firebox, it was sitting up off the floor than we had a water issue and now ... A: not sure if it got wet or not but it should be dry by now. you can also call the manufacture and I ... | |
| smoke in house from outside wood furnace | 12/9/2009 |
| Q: We have a FireChief outdoor woodburning furnace, a 2008 . We are getting smoke smell in all of our ... A: not sure why you got the smoke in the house I understand the out side wood boiler/furnace only pipe ... | |
| fireplace | 12/9/2009 |
| Q: I have a wood burning brick fireplace, the house (ranch) was built in 1955.Its a dual chimney, the ... A: that is why it is pulling air and smoke down the chimney to feed the fireplace and house. This air ... | |
| replacement part for temco fireplace | 12/9/2009 |
| Q: I live in the S.F. bay area and would like to replace the rear refractory panel of my zero clearance ... A: I believe Tempco is out of business, but they do make generic panels that should work, I would have ... | |
| Outdoor Fireplace Stack Height | 12/8/2009 |
| Q: James I am looking at building an outdoor wood burning fireplace with a 42" - 48" opening. How can ... A: first start with your local building department there may be certain local codes that you must do. ... | |
| Ash Trap Door for Brick Fireplace | 12/8/2009 |
| Q: Have a defective metal ash trap door. Measurements 11" X 8" outside, and 9" X 6 1/4" inside. Maker ... A: is this the "ash trap door" on the floor of the fireplace? or in the basement for removing the ... | |
| smokey two sided fireplace | 12/8/2009 |
| Q: We have a two sided wood fireplace with glass doors. When in use, we normally have the doors on the ... A: is the chimney clean, is the damper open fully? hard to tell with out seeing it. I would have a ... | |
| wood stove venting pipe | 12/7/2009 |
| Q: I am installing a steel wood stove in my living room, The old house I live in was made in 1906, and ... A: 1st you must check with your local building department, then be sure the existing chimney is safe ... | |
| FIREPLACE REPAIR | 12/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a wood burning prefab fireplace.the previous owner of the home installed gas log's.there ... A: I would call the manufacture of the fireplace and ask them what is involved, I would say remove the ... | |
| Downdraft problem with two chimneys | 12/6/2009 |
| Q: We have 2 fireplaces and the chimneys are located next to each other. Both have been recently ... A: What is happening is you are getting Negative Pressure in your home (house stack effect) that is hot ... | |
| insert to chimney liner | 12/4/2009 |
| Q: I recently baught a schrader insert/hearth stove (looks like an insert but hooks up like a hearth ... A: just a thought what did your friend use? did you contact Schrader? last resort might be to contact a ... | |
| cracks in mortar | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: I see cracks in the mortar, How do I fix them? and would this cause smoke to come into my living ... A: contact a local mason to "re point" the cracks. What is happening is you are getting Negative ... | |
| wood stove | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: I have a real bad down draft I can't even light wood with out it smoking out the house. If there is ... A: has it always smoked? is the chimney clear? Is the damper open? has it been cleaned? and checked? ... | |
| shoot on chimney | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: I have black soot on the double wall piping from the surface of the woodstove up to my ceiling. I'm ... A: no it is not normal to have smoke soot on the out side of a pipe, and not sure what the smell might ... | |
| Leaking Chimeny Repair - Crown & Tuckpointing | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: I need your advice on brick chimney repair. After a few days of heavy rain a month ago, chimney ... A: lets start with, you should get a good mason out to look at your chimney and get some prices on this ... | |
| Smoke leaking out of the fireplace | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a log burning fireplace and every time we have a fire my bedroom fills with smoke. The ... A: do not have a fire untill it is looked at or you might burn down your house, I would have a local ... | |
| clearance | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: I recently installed a Class A system up the side of my house with the stove pipe( Class A ) coming ... A: most "Class A Chimney's" I have seen require a 2" clearance to combustibles what does your pipe say ... | |
| Insulation | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: I have an older fireplace insert that needs the insulation replaced. There is what looks like ... A: it sounds like your insert it just "slammed" in to the fireplace (just slid in to he fireplace and ... | |
| Smoke build-up from fireplace | 11/28/2009 |
| Q: We have lived in our home for almost 24 years - and it was a new home when we moved in. We recently ... A: some thing in the house has changed and what is happening is you are getting Negative Pressure in ... | |
| Cone fireplace doesn't meet Gas co. codes? | 11/26/2009 |
| Q: I would appreciate any help you could offer! We'd really like to be able to use the fireplace in our ... A: with out seeing it it is hard to tell you how to remove the "damper" the flue is the air channel in ... | |
| wood burning stove new installation | 11/26/2009 |
| Q: My husband is currently installing a new wood stove from Lowe's and the instructions say to have 18" ... A: take the installation instructions to your local building department and they will tell you what you ... | |
| chimney damper removel | 11/24/2009 |
| Q: i am trying to clean my fire place from the bottom up but do not know how to remove the damper so i ... A: most dampers have a handle, look at how it is attached in most cases there is a cotter pin (be ... | |
| downdraft | 11/24/2009 |
| Q: Our home has two fireplaces, one above the other, both wood burning. Both flues are the same ... A: this a common problem and it is rare to be able to get both to work, what is happening when you use ... | |
| Open double sided fireplace smokes into house | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: I have a friend with an open double sided fireplace that smokes into their house when used. We ... A: What is happening is you are getting Negative Pressure in your home (house stack effect) that is hot ... | |
| wood stove smokes | 11/22/2009 |
| Q: our wood stove is leaking back smoke when it starts to die down. It's always smoked alittle, but not ... A: What is happening is you are getting Negative Pressure in your home (house stack effect) that is hot ... | |
| smoky fireplace | 11/22/2009 |
| Q: I have a wood burning fireplace that has intemittent problems with emitting smoke and odor into the ... A: What is happening is you are getting Negative Pressure in your home (house stack effect) that is hot ... | |
| Smoke chamber needs parging | 11/21/2009 |
| Q: James, we recently removed a wood=burning insert from our masonry FP. Surpise, surprise! There's ... A: Hell Tim, they make a couple of products, Chamber Tech, and Smoke Tite I use Smoke Tite and love it, ... | |
| 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: Welcome back Deni, did you contact your local building department they will tell you if you can do ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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'? ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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? ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| "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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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) ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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"? ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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" ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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? ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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? ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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) ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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) ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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) ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| "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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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) ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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? ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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" ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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? ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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? ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 | |