| Subject | Date Asked |
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| Wood burning stove chimney | 10/9/2009 |
Q: I purchased a Napoleon woodburning stove and now I'm shopping for a chimney system. What is the ...
A: Ed, Good question and thanks for asking. The installation manual included with your new Napoleon ...
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| Chimney Fire | 10/7/2009 |
Q: I would like to know what my options are for repairing the mortar on my chimney, I am afraid that it ...
A: Robin, You must first start with an NFPA-211 level II inspection. This will provide the needed info ...
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| Gas Fireplace (insert ) | 10/4/2009 |
Q: My propane Gas Fireplace will not light - I can light the pilot light only - when I go to turn the ...
A: Donna, Sounds like the system needs service. I could go on and on about the dozens of ...
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| height of chimney for wood stove insert | 10/3/2009 |
Q: We were just given a wood burning stove and were going to insert it into our existing (already ...
A: Susan, Thanks for asking. The cons for not extending the liner to the top are plenty. The six inch ...
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| "Heatilator" | 10/2/2009 |
Q: Can I pipe a wood stove up through my old rusted out heatilator? Assume that the chimney is ...
A: Lee, The National Fire Protection Association, NFPA-211 requires a level II inspection be performed ...
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| chimney brick breaking up | 10/1/2009 |
Q: We had our chimney rebuilt last summer, better flashing and a nice cap were added. During the winter ...
A: Kathy, Bricks breaking up or spalling as we call it may be related to water entry. I would ...
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| fireplace insert | 9/30/2009 |
Q: i have a prefab fireplace , what brand and kind of wood burning insert can i install ANSWER: Tamie, ...
A: Tamie, Trust me, they all say their inserts are listed for factory built fireplaces. The reality ...
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| chimney brick breaking up | 9/29/2009 |
Q: We had our chimney rebuilt last summer, better flashing and a nice cap were added. During the winter ...
A: Kathy, If your chimney was just built last summer, and bricks are falling off, you have bigger ...
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| fireplace insert | 9/28/2009 |
Q: i have a prefab fireplace , what brand and kind of wood burning insert can i install
A: Tamie, Not knowing the manufacture and model number of you factory built fireplace, (Prefab), I ...
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| insulating above sheet metal baffle | 9/27/2009 |
Q: I am having a new wood burning fireplace installed and found none of my chimney insulated. I took ...
A: William, You will have to differ to the manufactures installation instructions as well as the ...
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| Steel firebox for vent free gas logs | 9/23/2009 |
Q: I have an older house with a wood burning fireplace that is unusable (chimney tiles are cracked). ...
A: Erik, I'm not a fan of ventless appliances. That being said, When working as intended, they are ...
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| backdraught | 9/22/2009 |
Q: My home is a three story colonial w/chimney on outside wall. The main fireplace is on the second ...
A: Lisa, This could be the result of many possibilities. Not knowing the age of your home, the ...
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| Superior Wood fireplace doors to Gas log | 9/20/2009 |
Q: I have a Superior FirePlus-38 fireplace that was installed in my home in 1994. I am considering ...
A: Marion, You will want to check the manufactures installation instructions to determine if the ...
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| Old firbox removal from woodburning fireplace | 9/18/2009 |
Q: Randy, I have a fireplace in my home that was installed around 1971-72. The outside of the ...
A: Aaron, It may be possible. I would consult with a hearth dealer and have the existing fireplace and ...
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| prefab fireplace-vented fas logs. | 9/17/2009 |
Q: I cannot find the name of my metal fireplace anywhere. The house is 25 years old and I have only ...
A: Linda, Starting with potential names of factory built fireplaces, the list could be lengthy, as ...
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| replacing temco fireplace | 9/16/2009 |
Q: We have a Temco model# TLC-42-4 fireplace insert. It is a woodburning one that has a propane gas ...
A: Sue, This may be an easy solution. I assume by the fact you experienced a hurricane, you live in ...
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| Chimney cap | 9/9/2009 |
Q: 15 years ago, when my husband and I built this house,we installed a zero-clearance fireplace ...
A: Karen, Thanks for asking. The factory built fireplace you have is a listed system. The test ...
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| martin fireplaces | 8/2/2009 |
Q: I have a woodbrning fireplace that is in good shape.Can I put a gas insert in it. ANSWER: Joe, ...
A: Joe, Changing appliances and or fuel sources simply requires an NFPA-211, level II inspection of ...
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| martin fireplaces | 7/30/2009 |
Q: I have a woodbrning fireplace that is in good shape.Can I put a gas insert in it.
A: Joe, Provided it is a masonry fireplace and chimney, yes. If your fireplace is factory built or a ...
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| fire blanket | 7/26/2009 |
Q: I am wondering where I can get a fire blanket for my Fire place insert, It sits on top of the fire ...
A: Rick, Contacting the manufacture of the insert would be the place start. If you don't know the ...
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| chimney liner | 7/25/2009 |
Q: I had a chimney liner installed in my 1940's brick chimney in 2007. I noticed a small leak when it ...
A: Mark, The liner must have a positive connection to the appliance. If you can obtain the name of the ...
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| direct vent gas fireplace | 7/24/2009 |
Q: Recently we have had some major water damage on dry wall from rain water entering through the direct ...
A: Lynn, What you describe is not normal. I would contact the local licensing board for assistance. If ...
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| Fireplace screen/glass doors cover damper control knob | 7/22/2009 |
Q: I purchased a new fireplace screen with glass doors for my wood burning fireplace. The frame is ...
A: Amy, The intended way for your damper to be operated is through the knob you describe. I would ...
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| ventless gel burner fireplace | 7/21/2009 |
Q: I have the opportunity to salvage and recover a 100 year pressed metal fireplace surround and mantle ...
A: Karl, You sound like you know what your doing with the unit, but I or no one else could give a ...
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| Fireplace noise | 7/7/2009 |
Q: move the damper.... noise happens knock on fireplace....noise happens sounds like a banging noise ...
A: Marta, No, it sounds like something may be loose. I would recommend you invest in an NFPA-211 level ...
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| replacing a marble hearth with tile | 7/4/2009 |
Q: what is involved with removing a marble hearth and replacing it with tile? Do you just use a pry ...
A: Amy, I would have no idea what is under your marble hearth at this time. Presumably, yes, you would ...
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| Mark 700 pipe by Heatalater | 7/3/2009 |
Q: I am looking for a Mark 700 pipe made by Heatalater, or something compatable for my wood stove. This ...
A: John, I would never recommend a used section of pipe. You are required by code to use only listed ...
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| leaking fireplace? | 7/1/2009 |
Q: I have a beautiful fireplace, bricks run up to ceiling. When it rains, I have water running down the ...
A: Barb, It sounds like either the flashing or the chimney crown itself. Sometimes a new roof doesn't ...
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| damper | 6/30/2009 |
Q: My fireplace is about from 1965, the damper is located between the mantel and the opening. The ...
A: Marie, This is an easy one. Contact a CSIA certified chimney sweep at www.csia.org. There is a ...
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| Older "handmade" fireplace | 6/20/2009 |
Q: I have a 1960's added on room in a 1940's house in the High Desert area of California with a ...
A: Martha, Good question. Speaking only of the hearth depth, you cant make a hearth deeper. You can ...
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| Do I need to replace the catalytic? | 6/17/2009 |
Q: I have an Earthstove 1003C series and I believe I need to replace the catalytic. I cannot believe ...
A: Terry, You will want to refer to the manufactures installation and operating instructions for ...
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| fireplace removal | 6/16/2009 |
Q: I have a fireplace that never worked right so it has been sealed off at the top and chimney taken ...
A: Kimberly, It sounds like you have a factory built fireplace and chimney system. If this is the ...
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| fireplace removal | 6/16/2009 |
Q: I have a fireplace that never worked right so it has been sealed off at the top and chimney taken ...
A: Kimberly, This wont be pretty. You will require an electric chisel hammer or small jack hammer at ...
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| Framing-in a steel chimney | 6/11/2009 |
Q: I recently had a crumbling masonry chimney replaced by a 7 inch stainless steel one for my gas ...
A: Bob, You will want to contract with a framing contractor. The chase structure is much like if not ...
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| Liner sizing | 6/9/2009 |
Q: I am a CSIA certified chimney sweep in new jersey (6101)Wondering if you could provide some info as ...
A: Kevin, Great question. My area of expertise doesn't include oil venting as I have never serviced or ...
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| Gas Fireplace Not Working Right | 6/8/2009 |
Q: I need a little help diagnosing a problem with a natural gas fireplace. I have Century free ...
A: Kevin, Ventless appliances are often referred to as "lung vented" appliances. Any malfunction is to ...
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| running grey PVC conduit near fireplace | 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: Carlos, If the chimney pipe is touching the wood studs anywhere, this is not okay. All chimney pipe ...
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| Venting Gas and Wood buring fireplace throught same vent | 6/6/2009 |
Q: I currently have a wood burning stove on one side of my wall in the family room and a wood fireplace ...
A: Neal, Providing I am understanding you correctly, you cannot vent any two appliances through the ...
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| creosote odor | 6/5/2009 |
Q: Here goes.I am rfustrated and almost out of options. I have done just about everything to stop the ...
A: Mike, Liners can be replaced without tearing down the chimney. The visual inspection you refer to ...
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| gas Fireplace problem | 6/5/2009 |
Q: The extension piece connected to my built in Gas valve and comes out the brick is missing. I think ...
A: Dave, Any chimney sweep that orders parts from a number of suppliers could get you a key. ...
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| creosote odor | 6/4/2009 |
Q: Here goes.I am rfustrated and almost out of options. I have done just about everything to stop the ...
A: Mike, It's possible that your lock top damper is not an air tight fit. Another possibility would be ...
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| creosote odor | 6/3/2009 |
Q: Here goes.I am rfustrated and almost out of options. I have done just about everything to stop the ...
A: Michael, I would recommend that you invest in an NFPA-211 inspection of your system. Feel free to ...
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| crack in rear refractor | 6/1/2009 |
Q: i have a martin industries fireplace less than 10 yrs old. the rear refractor wall has a horizontal ...
A: Jim, Great question. One important thing to remember when servicing your "Martin" factory built ...
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| majestic fireplace | 4/5/2009 |
Q: I recently moved into an apartment with an open ZC fireplace. I got permission from the manager to ...
A: Toby, Never install an insert inside of a factory built fireplace. This is a very dangerous install ...
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| Pulling out an old firebox | 4/4/2009 |
Q: We have a house built in 1979 with a brick fireplace. Inside the part where you would put the wood, ...
A: Mary, Removing the insert wood stove and removing the fireplace is not dangerous. That being said, ...
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| smoke in house | 4/3/2009 |
Q: I have a brick home built in 1982=has a pre-fab dual opening-doors are glass=1 side in family room ...
A: Ralph, The first thing I would suggest is to invest in an NFPA-211 level II inspection. Please use ...
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| chimney with woodstove | 4/2/2009 |
Q: We are looking at buying an old antique cape, and there is currently a large chimney with a ...
A: Jennifer, Please feel free to use the links at the bottom of my web site at www.brooks-hearth.com, ...
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| chimney flute joints | 3/31/2009 |
Q: Does the clay chimney flute about the roofline need to have masonry between the flute tile joints? ...
A: Rubin, The disadvantage of not having the required mortar between the joints, is that in certain ...
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| masonry chimney | 3/25/2009 |
Q: I have a 5 year old house in VA. I had the chimney swept and the man told me that he beleived that ...
A: Brian, Great question. There is no requirement for specific size or thickness of a bedding joint ...
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| Open existing wood burning fireplace with glass back | 3/12/2009 |
Q: We are renovating. The back of our existing fireplace is now in our new kitchen addition. Is it ...
A: Fay, For a number of reasons, opening the rear wall of your masonry fireplace is a bad idea. The ...
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| Hearth stove for existing fireplace | 3/11/2009 |
Q: I am looking for a used stove to have installed in the fireplace of my small cabin (750sqft). I ...
A: Les, You can do your home work at www.regency-fire.com. They will have the specs and installation ...
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| Firebrick | 3/9/2009 |
Q: We had a wood burning fireplace insert for 25 years which we have now removed.The firebrick are ...
A: Gary, I recommend that you have the fireplace chimney inspected prior to installing gas logs. The ...
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| researching older fireplace | 3/6/2009 |
Q: We purchased our home from the adult children of the previous owners. They had little information ...
A: Mary, This type of fireplace stove was produced by a number of manufactures all those years ago. ...
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| Outdoor BBQ | 2/12/2009 |
Q: Randy, Help! I'm building an outdoor barbeque on a 3x5 slab of Durock (with exterior grade plywood ...
A: Sam, I'll apologize in advance for outdoor grills being out of my area of expertise. With that ...
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| chimney height v. fire box size | 2/11/2009 |
Q: I'm looking for the math formula to determine proper height of a chimney for a fire box that is ...
A: Winston, Sorry for the late reply, I taught I had answered this a few days ago. Chimney height is ...
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| chimney repair | 2/9/2009 |
Q: I have a majestic L36BR professionally installed fireplace that is now 30 years old. When my ...
A: Nance, You will want to contact a CSIA certified chimney sweep that services your area. I believe ...
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| Fireplace below floor level | 2/8/2009 |
Q: I want to raise my living floor by 6 inches but that will result in my fireplace being 3 inches ...
A: Merideth, The size of your flue or the hole that vents the heat and smoke out of your home, is ...
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| Fireplaces and Chimneys | 2/7/2009 |
Q: I recently purchased a house built in the 1840s. It has one chimney servicing two fireplaces (one ...
A: Thom, Chances are that at one point, the chimney also vented free standing wood-stoves in rooms ...
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| Top Lock Dampers and other questions | 2/6/2009 |
Q: I have several questions for you, perhaps you can help. I have a colonial house built in the 60's. ...
A: Yvette, Glass doors come in varying degrees of quality. Many that are easily affordable offer an ...
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| Top Lock Dampers and other questions | 2/5/2009 |
Q: I have several questions for you, perhaps you can help. I have a colonial house built in the 60's. ...
A: Yvette, 1) It can be hard to pull the chain, especially if the spring is new. 2) Probably best ...
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| Leaking Fireplace | 2/3/2009 |
Q: I live in NJ; our house which is a split level was built in the 60's. Our brick fireplace is on the ...
A: Lee, It's hard to say without seeing your fireplace first hand. Water could be coming from any ...
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| galvanized fireplace and flue size | 2/1/2009 |
Q: I have built an outdoor fireplace from an old 42" galvanized tank. Is this safe or will fumes from ...
A: Jim, The fumes from the galvanized firebox will be a serious health issue. I do not advise going ...
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| flue size | 1/31/2009 |
Q: what is the minimum flue size available for a wood burning fireplace? We have interior dimensions of ...
A: Libby, A factory built fireplace, like one you would purchase complete with firebox, chimney and ...
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| new house with gas fireplace | 1/29/2009 |
Q: We just bought a house (Have not moved in yet) that has a gas fireplace. There is no propane tank ...
A: Kevin, I trust the manufactures installation instruction manual was also present for your new ...
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| Hearth removal/repair | 1/28/2009 |
Q: My house was built in the 60's. I have a fireplace on the main level and one directly under it in ...
A: Kay, It sounds like you have or had a raised hearth extension or seat? If that is the case, and you ...
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| unvented gas logs | 1/26/2009 |
Q: I have a question about the soot that is inside the free standind unit. I recently has some type ...
A: Erich, Yes absolutely replace the unit. Ventless gas appliance only operate safely when they are ...
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| martin industries fire place | 1/25/2009 |
Q: I have a martine industries model LF 36 BM fireplace was put in around 1983 and I need a replacement ...
A: Scott, You are correct, Martin Fireplace Manufacturing went out of business some time ago. The ...
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| Thoughts On Best Heat Loss Prevention | 1/24/2009 |
Q: I have an open fire with no damper, which I do use every week or so. I'm trying to work out what's ...
A: Barbara, The top sealing dampers work well and good one can stop 100% of heat loss. The only issue ...
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| ASBESTOS CHIMNEY CEMENT | 1/23/2009 |
Q: I LIVE IN AN OLD HOUSE AND NOTICED THE PAINT WAS BUBBLING OFF THE CHIMNEY STACK IN MY BEDROOM. THE ...
A: Lee, I'm certainly not an expert on asbestos. With that said, I would consult with one ASAP. I do ...
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| Flue size | 1/22/2009 |
Q: Sir, I am building a fireplace in India. Would appreciate your help. The opening width is 36". Flue ...
A: Praveen, Take your fireplace width of 36" inches and multiply that times the the height of the ...
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| Furnace flue pipe leaking | 1/20/2009 |
Q: The pipe attached to the outter wall of the house at one end and to the furnace at the other end ...
A: Jerry, The water entry can be the result of any number of issues. I recommend contracting with a ...
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| fireplace wall insulation | 1/18/2009 |
Q: The lower half of my bylevel has a corner fireplace it shares one outside wall & one garage wall, ...
A: Dean, You would have to check with your local building code, but I would certainly think that that ...
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| fireplace conversion | 1/17/2009 |
Q: i have a prefab fireplace, and am wondering if i can convert to use a wood burning stove? thank u
A: Lisa, You can certainly replace your factory built fireplace with an EPA certified wood-burning ...
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| Convert wood stove to propane? | 11/17/2008 |
Q: I would like to put a propane log set up in my wood stove. I would also like to get some meaningful ...
A: Ed, No, You cant put a gas log set, gas or propane into a wood-stove. The best way to achieve ...
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| Flue Diameter | 10/16/2008 |
Q: I just purchased a Napolean wood burning insert to replace my existing fireplace. The new insert ...
A: Jim, I hope your 8" inch liner is not for a factory built fireplace. If it is, i do not recommend ...
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| Chimney Heatalater | 10/13/2008 |
Q: The Heatalater unit is stuck closed with a small gap on the left side. The handle won't move the ...
A: Bill, Using the links at the bottom of my home page, www.brooks-hearth.com, link to the Chimney ...
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| footer reinforcement | 10/10/2008 |
Q: I work in Collier County, the worst county for inspections. These guys fail at least 50% of my ...
A: John, I assume your referring to a chimney structure here? If so, I am not a mason and don't build ...
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| wood burner hook up | 10/9/2008 |
Q: if you have gas furnace and hot water heater already what do u have to do to put small wood burner ...
A: Jeff, If your question is can it be in the same cellar or basement, the answer is yes, it the ...
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| Gas insert - trouble lighting pilot | 10/8/2008 |
Q: I have a three year old propane insert that hasn't been lit for 7 months (summer). I turned the ...
A: Frank, Your probably purging air from your line. It may take several minutes to purge all of the ...
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| Gas Fireplace Pilot | 10/7/2008 |
Q: I recently moved into a condo with my girlfriend which has a gas fireplace. When we moved in, the ...
A: Adam, This can be lit with a match or lighter as well, but you will want a pro to look at this for ...
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| Can I install a regular wood stove into my Fireplace? | 10/6/2008 |
Q: I have an existing fireplace with a traditional liner. Stack has a rooftop damper and cap installed. ...
A: Ken, Yes, it can be done. I would recommend differing the installation to a professional though. In ...
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| wood insert into a furnace? | 10/4/2008 |
Q: I have a brick fireplace and have thought of installing an insert. I was wondering if there was a ...
A: Ben, You could consider an intake fan that simply pulls the heat from the room both units would be ...
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| Fireplace and flue safety | 10/3/2008 |
Q: My elderly mother has a fireplace she uses to heat a family room that is about 25-30 years old. It ...
A: Rich, Your factory built fireplace and chimney system are tested and listed as a complete system ...
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| flu extension for a temco fireplace | 10/2/2008 |
Q: I am having an addition built above my garage, so need to extend my chimney. The fireplace ...
A: Jayna, No it doesn't, your Temco fireplace and chimney were tested for safety and listed as a ...
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| gas fireplace | 9/30/2008 |
Q: We are building a house and I would like a vented gas fireplace in the great room on a wall that has ...
A: dd, See through fireplace that vent inside/outside are notorious poor performers. Wind load and ...
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| chimney liner | 9/29/2008 |
Q: We are installing a natural gas/wood burning furnace. We have a masonry chimney with a terra cotta ...
A: Brenda, It may have to do with the size of your existing chimney liner. Both too small and too big ...
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| Woodburing insert into prefab fire box | 9/28/2008 |
Q: I have a house built in 2004 that has one of those pre-fab open front firebox fireplaces. It is ...
A: Shannon, You will have to remove and replace the existing fireplace and chimney system. You will ...
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| Venting Coal Stove Using Existing Chimney | 9/27/2008 |
Q: I am considering purchasing either a coal stove insert or a hearth coal stove. Our home has an ...
A: Mark, You definitely can not install an insert inside of a factory built fireplace and chimney ...
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| fireplace | 9/24/2008 |
Q: We removed an old fireplace insert & want to use the fireplace as a wood-burning. It has a stainless ...
A: Beth, The liner that remains within your fireplace flue was no doubt for the insert. It would need ...
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| Small Fireplace Opening: What Can I Install? | 9/23/2008 |
Q: What make + model woodstoves or wood fireplace inserts might actually fit these dimensions? Have ...
A: Barry, You may look into a hearth stove for you small fireplace opening. Regency hearth products ...
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| fireplace | 9/22/2008 |
Q: I have a real fireplace that was put in when the house was build back in the 1950's it is not a ...
A: Jennifer, This may be possible. What you must do first is invest in an NFPA-211, level II ...
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| new construction | 9/21/2008 |
Q: This might be more of a design question...but have you ever seen a rock / stone fireplace that had ...
A: Karen, There are building codes everywhere. As for an insert appliance that loads from the outside, ...
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| soapstone woodstove | 9/20/2008 |
Q: how happy are people with the massive soapstone woodstoves from vermont castings? they have 1,600 ...
A: Linda, Given the choices people have to make on hearth products these days, value is in the eye of ...
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| Gas Log replacement | 9/19/2008 |
Q: I have a Superior Model GHC-5000N Serial Number 2943 vented fireplace. Lennox does not sell the ...
A: Herman, I'm so glad you asked this question. The answer is no do none of the above. The Superior ...
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| liners for marco prefabricated fireplace | 9/18/2008 |
Q: I have heard that some factory built fireplaces allow liners to be installed. I was wondering where ...
A: Corey, To my knowledge, Marco has not approved any liner for installation within any of the models. ...
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| cracked chimney | 9/17/2008 |
Q: We are in the process of selling our home. During inspection it was confirmed (we had some ...
A: Debbie, There are actually a few ways to remedy the cracked flue liner question. Cost will very ...
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| Insulation surrounding fireplace chimney | 9/16/2008 |
Q: We have a fireplace in the center of our house, built in the early 60's. There is no insulation ...
A: Judy, You should maintain at least a two inch air space around the chimney. In the attic, you can ...
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| Chimney / Basement Leak | 9/15/2008 |
Q: We have had a constant rain for 3 days. A few hours after it stopped I just happen to walk into our ...
A: Jeremy, After three days of rain, saturation is a distinct possibility. I recommend having your ...
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| Fireplace leak | 9/13/2008 |
Q: I have minimum experience working on our home but am pretty handy so here goes; I have a 30 year old ...
A: Theo, Before damaging any of the stucco, I would recommend the system be inspected by a ...
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| Heatilator Gas Fireplace Modification | 9/12/2008 |
Q: I have a 14 year old Heatilator gas fireplace model # GC 300 that has an electronic ignition system. ...
A: Steve, The heatilator gas fireplace is a tested and listed system. You will not be able to modify ...
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| black soot on the exterior of siding/vent | 9/11/2008 |
Q: My husband and I are going to buy our first home, we are still waiting for the house inspector to ...
A: Kathleen, Congratulations on the purchase of your first home. Please use the links at the bottom of ...
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| adding a fireplace | 9/10/2008 |
Q: I am in the process of buying a house i town and i absolutely love a wood-burning fire and want to ...
A: Savina, A qualified mason can certainly build a real fireplace and chimney system for your home. ...
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| Basement Fireplaces | 9/8/2008 |
Q: In order to comply with the Exterior Air Supply codes (R1005.1) which say that any fireplace must ...
A: Rob, You can use a PVC in 4" inch diameter and run it down a wall on the interior or exterior. You ...
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| woodstove chimney | 9/7/2008 |
Q: what is double walled piping? i was told if i am going to use steel piping for my wood stove to ...
A: Scott, Your wood stoves installation instructions should define what is required for venting. ...
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| fireplace insert and insulation | 9/6/2008 |
Q: We bought a fireplace insert for our fireplace. We are getting ready to put the vent in...but we ...
A: Sue Jane, Installation of inserts requires first a complete NFPA-211 level II inspection of your ...
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| liquid nail | 9/5/2008 |
Q: i am a builder and i have a small sauna project , years a go i watched a chimney contractor glue ...
A: Mark, I'm not a mason and couldn't comment on the liquid nails issue, although I wouldn't follow ...
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| vented propane fireplace | 9/4/2008 |
Q: I am installing a vented propane fireplace in a TEMO sunroom which is constructed of 3 inch ...
A: Earl, Your venting system will offer a component piece for breaching a wall with vinyl siding. If ...
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| vent free gas fireplace | 9/2/2008 |
Q: I currently have an existing masonary fireplace and would like to install a vent free lp gas log ...
A: Bill, Any time you change fuels or appliances NFPA-211 requires a level II inspection be performed ...
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| fireplace | 9/1/2008 |
Q: I have a 1930's house with a brick chimney. The chimney is in bad enough shape that I have to run a ...
A: Jason, I strongly recommend that you have an NFPA-211 level II inspection performed. Converting ...
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| Enlarging stone fireplace | 8/31/2008 |
Q: We are in the process of a custom home build and came across a small 'snag'. Our Great Room has a ...
A: Mark, Not knowing if your fireplace and chimney system are masonry or factory built, Its hard to ...
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| fireplace | 8/11/2008 |
Q: I have a preway freestanding fireplace model # fb26f I belive and am not sure if you burn wood in it ...
A: Brian, Without the manufactures installation instructions, it would be impossible to advise you on ...
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| gas fireplace | 8/8/2008 |
Q: We have a gas fireplace. We have been living here for 3 years. The fire burns but the flame is not ...
A: Kimberly, I would have my system looked at by an NFI certified gas fuel specialist. You can find a ...
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| pellet insert in existing fireplace | 8/7/2008 |
Q: I have an open fireplace that I want to put a pellet insert in. The chimney is also used for a hot ...
A: Brad, You should have the chimney system inspected to the NFPA-211 standard. The NFPA requires a ...
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| oil fireplace | 8/5/2008 |
Q: I have an oil fireplace (the tank of oil) with a stainless steel chimney, i was wondering if i can ...
A: Grace, Provided the the liner is an all fuels liner yes. I would recommend and NFPA-211 will ...
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| metal chimney install | 7/26/2008 |
Q: I want to install a wood stove in my first floor of my house. I want to go through the second floor ...
A: Mike, You should consult you local building authority with this question as well, but if you are ...
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| water leaking in through/around metalbestos | 7/23/2008 |
Q: We had a wood stove installed a couple years ago. Metalbestos enter through low angle shedroof with ...
A: Rick, If you have an effective flashing and storm collar, you may have water entry above the ...
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| Chimney on siding | 7/21/2008 |
Q: and in tearing off the existing cedar shingles we discovered that one of our chimneys was built on ...
A: Jessica, You can check with your local code authority about clearance requirements for chimneys in ...
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| chimney installation | 7/18/2008 |
Q: Randy, I am building a gambrel barn style cabin and plan on heating it with a wood-burning stove. ...
A: Gary, If the stack is within ten feet of the center peak of the roof, it must be at least two feet ...
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| see thru fireplace | 7/17/2008 |
Q: I am about to build a wood see through fire place. size to be 42 - 48" wide and 32 - 36" tall. I ...
A: Lance, Double sided fireplaces are chronic smokers. The way air and pressure move within the house ...
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| Do I need a liner? | 7/16/2008 |
Q: I am having a pellet stove inserted into my existing fireplace. I had the chimney inspected; it has ...
A: Jane, I would check with the manufacture of the pellet stove. The manufactures installation ...
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| pellet stove insert and routing wires and air intake | 7/7/2008 |
Q: I am converting an existing fireplace to burn wood pellets. The new insert requires 2 things, a ...
A: Gerry, The NFPA-211 standard, requires a level II inspection of the existing fireplace system in ...
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| Wood Burning Fireplace | 7/6/2008 |
Q: We have a wood burning fireplace (20 years old I think) in our apartment that works well but has a ...
A: Roy, I wouldn't hesitate to consult a local expert on this. Sight unseen it would be impossible for ...
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| Converting Propane Fireplace downstairs to Wood Burning | 7/3/2008 |
Q: We have a two story house with two propane fireplaces, vertically in line. The stove pipes are ...
A: Michele, Adequate space for both units to exist in compliance with the terms of there listings and ...
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| Shared Chimney Flue | 6/30/2008 |
Q: I have a 20 yr. old home with a tall chimney with 3 tile flues one is for the fire place, 1 for the ...
A: John, Each appliance must have a dedicated flue. Mixing the condensation of even the occasional oil ...
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| Indoor gas fireplace for use outside? | 6/29/2008 |
Q: I'm hoping you can help me with this - we did a reno on our house and removed an indoor gas ...
A: rrand, I would have no way of knowing the answer to this question without the manufactures ...
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| Woodsman vs, Shrader? | 6/27/2008 |
Q: Randy, I am looking at buying a used woodburner. There are two I am considering that are ...
A: Eric, Not knowing the model number and or age of the used units it's hard to say. If I where you, I ...
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| tile in front of a fireplace | 6/24/2008 |
Q: Is it necessary to have tile installed in front of a gas operated fireplace that doesn't use logs? ...
A: Mary, In as much as the gas fireplace will not produce sparks, there is no danger, however, the ...
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| Leaking chimney | 6/22/2008 |
Q: I have recently recently removed a fireplace unit.Pipe and all.We made it into a recessed ...
A: Charles, If you have removed the fireplace system, pipe and all, I suspect that the termination cap ...
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| Raised hearth for woodstove | 6/16/2008 |
Q: We own a bungalow in S. Quebec, built on a concrete slab. We will eventually have radiant hydronic ...
A: Martine, Being that you have a non combustible floor to begin with, your plan with the concrete ...
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| Range | 6/14/2008 |
Q: whats the story like when ya have two holes in the wall above the range is there two flues in the ...
A: Marie, It's possible, that at one time a an exhaust system over the range was replaced with a unit ...
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| chimney design and construction | 6/11/2008 |
Q: I currently have a power vent for an oil burner heating system. It's about to fail and I want to ...
A: Eric, I would contact a CSIA certified chimney sweep for this job. Venting a new oil burner is ...
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| gas fireplace thermostat | 6/1/2008 |
Q: We had a gas insert installed in our wood burning fireplace. The blower only worked properly for ...
A: Diane, The blower mechanism on your gas insert most likely operates on a thermal switch. The intent ...
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| Regency Direct Vent Gas Fireplace | 5/23/2008 |
Q: We have had a problem with the main burner ignition on our fireplace since the day we bought it. The ...
A: Bob, The issues you describe can caused be a number of things, It sounds like your installer / ...
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| Installing an insert into a zero clearance fireplace | 5/20/2008 |
Q: We are installing a wood burning insert into a zero clearance or pre-fabbed fireplace that has an ...
A: Andrea, Don't do it, I recommend you you go to the Chimney Safety Institute of America web site at ...
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| chinmey for basement wood burner | 5/3/2008 |
Q: I plan on installing a wood burner in my basement. I have only power vented equiptment in my house ...
A: Joe, If you install a wood-burner in your basement, yes, you must vent according the manufactures ...
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| Chimney | 4/30/2008 |
Q: "I recently had my roof replaced. The day the mason was to point the bricks below the flashing, he ...
A: Anne, If you have a guarantee in writing concerning the future of the job, I wouldn't worry about ...
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| Fireplace insulation | 4/7/2008 |
Q: We have a wood burning fireplace with a natural stone face. I installed a metal/glass fireplace ...
A: Ken, Any fireplace shop that sells glass doors will be able to help with that. If you have no ...
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| wood stove insert problem | 4/5/2008 |
Q: Brooks, We installed a Vermont Castings large winter warm wood stove insert in Nov. 2007. It has ...
A: Jayne, I would recommend an NFPA-211, level II inspection of your fireplace and insert system. ...
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| unused fireplace | 4/4/2008 |
Q: I have a woodburning fireplace/chimney. The previous owners of the house put in a gas fireplace ...
A: Kim, Certainly, I would recommend have a qualified plumber re-route the gas with all of appropriate ...
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| Can I convert a 2 sided Pre-fab gas fireplace to the door only? | 4/3/2008 |
Q: This is a pre-fab metal fireplace. The front has a glass door and there is static glass on one side ...
A: Travis, You asked; Hi Randy - Thank you for your quick responce, just a few more questions on the ...
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| use of existing metal fireplace flue to insert class A 6" | 3/28/2008 |
Q: Greetings Mr. Brooks: I have a 2-story, '96 house with interior chase and flue attached to a Marco ...
A: Walt, Due to the difference in UL listings your existing system has versus the the high temperature ...
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| Prefab fireplace lifespan/replacement | 3/27/2008 |
Q: I am planning on remodeling the face of my Preway fireplace that was installed in my Florida home in ...
A: Bruce, The expected life span of any standard, non stainless, factory built fireplace is 18 - 22 ...
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| Staining in plaster from bricks | 3/26/2008 |
Q: In my building there are round patches on the plaster that look like damp, some have a white, furry ...
A: Alison, If the issue concerns the chimney system, I would invest in an NFPA-211, level II ...
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| firebox rebuild | 3/20/2008 |
Q: I rebuilt my present firebox in 1975 using firebrick but it needs re-doing. I have crumbling ...
A: Leon, The replacement of the rear wall of your firebox, should include high temperature refractor ...
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| Fireplace Flue mechanism | 3/19/2008 |
Q: I am having marble installed over the brick on my fireplace and need some advice on how to remove ...
A: Ginny, Yes, this handle should remove when the set screw is removed. No secret here, just hard ...
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| Putting a wood stove in trailer | 3/17/2008 |
Q: I just purchased a 1979 66X16 trailer with a fireplace insert that was probably put in when trailer ...
A: Dolly, There is no wood-stove insert you can install inside of a factory built fireplace. You can ...
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| two sided fireplace on same level | 3/16/2008 |
Q: What a great resource! We have an indoor fireplace in our living room and I am interested in having ...
A: Stacy, Any fireplace or appliance will require its own flue. If your inside fireplace is a factory ...
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| Majestic gas ventless fireplace | 3/15/2008 |
Q: It is getting harder and harder to start the fire. The pilot light goes out quickly. When we do get ...
A: Sally, If your repairman is knowledgeable about gas fired appliance trouble shooting, his fee ...
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| Air heating | 3/13/2008 |
Q: What u think about air heat distribution from fireplaces ? I would like now opinion about air ...
A: Derek, The product looks interesting. I apologize for having no knowledge of this product as it ...
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| fireplace backing into bedroom | 3/7/2008 |
Q: on the other side of a fireplace is a bedroom. a metal box is sticking out the back side of the ...
A: Frank, This sounds like a combustion air intake for the fireplace. I would recommend an NFPA-211, ...
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| Installing flu for cast iron wood stove | 3/6/2008 |
Q: we are going to be installing a wood burning stove. The concern I have is that everything I have ...
A: Krista, Many venting manufactures provide listed systems for wall penetration. Many competent ...
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| Zero clearance | 3/4/2008 |
Q: I have a 1,500 sq foot all electric home. I'm looking into either a wood burning insert or ...
A: Art, You cannot tie into the existing chimney system. This chimney is listed to UL 127, 1700 ...
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| Preway zero clearence fireplace refractory panel replacement | 3/3/2008 |
Q: What is the website to order replacment refractory panels for Preway refractory panels the model# is ...
A: Greg, Prepay has been out of business for many years. Listed replacement parts for there products ...
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| MONARCH wood burning insert | 2/29/2008 |
Q: I recently bought an old home (1908) and it has a precast insert into a masonry firebox. the only ...
A: Josh, Given the age of your new home, I would strongly recommend an NFPA-211, level II inspection ...
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| Zero clearance | 2/28/2008 |
Q: I have a 1,500 sq foot all electric home. I'm looking into either a wood burning insert or ...
A: Art, Regardless of the age of firebox you cannot install an insert into a factory built fireplace ...
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| K-23 9" x 4 1/2" x 2 1/2" Insulating Firebrick | 2/27/2008 |
Q: Randy, I am making a hearth for a Franklin Style Wood Stove. I am making the hearth out of regular ...
A: Roy, First off, a "Franklin style" stove is usually an unlisted stove. Unlisted means that there is ...
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| fireplace | 2/26/2008 |
Q: I have a stone fireplace with a chimney that goes right to the ceiling,we burn logs in it, and i ...
A: Jean, Ideally, the veneer stone that surround your fireplace opening shouldn't be heated ...
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| Chase cover | 2/25/2008 |
Q: Have a chase cover that needs to be replaced. Currently a gas fireplace and a secondary gas furnace ...
A: Alex, No, this cannot be framed and covered with shingles. Even the gas venting systems have a ...
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| Conversion of Fireplace to multi-sided direct vent | 2/24/2008 |
Q: Question I have a home with a wood burning brick fireplace. The previous owners added an addition ...
A: John, You must remember that the existing chimney is quite heavy. The brick that you would consider ...
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| leaking cement cap | 2/19/2008 |
Q: i have a chimney that was built in 2002, the cement cap is very thin, i have been told that the top ...
A: Shawn, That white powdery substance is called efflorescence. The crown wash I believe you are ...
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| 1950s furnace | 2/18/2008 |
Q: My mother has a 1950s vintage central wood burning furnace in her house. I believe it is a ...
A: Darrell, The word "Certified," today refers to the EPA standards set for clean burning. That being ...
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| refractory kit | 2/17/2008 |
Q: I have a majestic zero clearance wood burning fireplace which was installed in 1977. We put vent ...
A: Bill, Its not necessarily a matter of being safe, as its a matter of violating the listing for this ...
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| vertical grate for fireplace | 2/10/2008 |
Q: I have a fireplace with a conventional basket grate, and read about a vertical grate on the site ...
A: Richard, Not sure about the claims being "scientifically accurate," but I can tell you the product ...
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| Wall cracks with wood/coal stove | 2/7/2008 |
Q: Brooks, Our 35 year old, two story house with open fireplace and exterior located chimney (block ...
A: Noel, This is a serious issue. Stop using the appliance immediately. Heat is transferring outside ...
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| Fireplace Pilot doesn't come on. | 2/6/2008 |
Q: Brooks, I have a Fireplace CFM Majestic Model "THE REGAL COVE 360DVS3" in the house we recently ...
A: Amjad, A few probabilities, if you hear the gas exiting the valve when you depress the pilot knob, ...
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| furnace to wood stove conversion | 2/5/2008 |
Q: We have a fuel oil furnace, that doesn't perform the way I would like, it is vented into the same ...
A: Virginia, You would most likely experience the same disappointment with the performance of the new ...
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| Fireplace insert fumes | 2/4/2008 |
Q: Have a fireplace insert with new stainless steel and insulation in the existing masonry chimney that ...
A: Karen, Often times, an insert installation will need to "cure" the paint and production oils ...
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| Brick chimneys leaking water into basement | 2/2/2008 |
Q: I have two woodstoves (one upstairs and one in the basement). Both have brick chimneys that go all ...
A: Derek, There are a number of possibilities for water entry. The open flue, The crown may be damaged ...
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| Cracked chimney flue - vent free gas logs | 2/1/2008 |
Q: We had our chimney serviced recently and was told the flue had cracks and would need repair. This ...
A: Larry, To be honest with you, I'm not a fan of vent free anything. I sarcastically refer these ...
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| joing a wood stove into a oil stove pipe | 1/31/2008 |
Q: I would like to vent a wood stove into a chimney being used by a oil burner. The pipe is 7" through ...
A: Rob, There needn't be any other reason than "being against code," In the event that both appliances ...
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| Marco DF 41 fresh air draft | 1/30/2008 |
Q: I need to seal a Marco DF 41 fireplace. It seems that the fresh air inlet is allowing cold outside ...
A: Drafty, Many manufactures require insulation of the chase and other areas that may have been ...
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| superior kr-43 | 1/28/2008 |
Q: I recently bought a house with superior kr-43 fireplace. I could not find the pilot light or the ...
A: Joseph, The "Superior," #KR-43, is a factory built fireplace, listed to UL 127. This means that the ...
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| Majestic MBC42 replacing rear refractory panel | 1/27/2008 |
Q: Any tips other than "be careful not to break the new panel while installing it"? Brackets are ...
A: Chris, I am without question a " no insert into pre-fab guy," If you contact "Winterport," and ...
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| Wood burning to gas log chimney size | 1/26/2008 |
Q: We have a 2 sided fireplace that we recently converted to a gas log (Propane). As a wood burning ...
A: Dan, It sounds like you have a see through, factory built fireplace, designed to burn either wood ...
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| Converting back to a masonry fireplace | 1/24/2008 |
Q: Sorry if this has been answered, I looked in past questions and was surprised not to find my answer. ...
A: Holly, I'm glad to hear your investing in an inspection prior to using your 100 year old chimneys. ...
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| Factory-built fireplace refractory | 1/23/2008 |
Q: I have a Selkirk, zero-clearance/metal factory-built, fireplace that has cracks in the refractory ...
A: Paul, Your Selkirk factory built fireplace is a listed system. This means that you must replace ...
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| Townhome--shared chimneys | 1/22/2008 |
Q: We moved into our townhouse in early 2006 and our fireplace has been driving us crazy ever since. ...
A: Kerri, I would recommend having a qualified inspector perform a complete NFPA-211, level II ...
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| Need key for discontinued gas log fireplace! | 1/21/2008 |
Q: My home is ten years old, and the gas logs were manufactured by Martin Industries, which is now out ...
A: Tina, A gas log set typically operates on a standard valve within the and not part of the ...
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| Rainwater Leaking Through Chimney onto Gas Fireplace Insert | 1/20/2008 |
Q: About 3 years ago, we had a gas fireplace insert installed into our existing brick wood-burning ...
A: Paula, There are a number areas that water will typically enter your system. Water can weep or ...
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| gel fireplace | 1/19/2008 |
Q: is there a type of isulation that i could stuff into the hollows of my gel fireplace so it won't ...
A: Susan, Gel fireplaces are ventless fireplaces that are tested and listed for safety as a complete ...
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| Preway Zero Clearance Fireplace D-298739 fix or dump | 1/18/2008 |
Q: In the process of remodeling our family room that has a Preway Zero Clearance Fireplace D-298739 in ...
A: Ed, First, yes, there are qualified people to inspect your fireplace system and recommend action at ...
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| crack | 1/17/2008 |
Q: The brick veneer on the base of my Z clearance fireplace has developed a crack. Does this need ...
A: Steve, It sounds like your concerned about the refractory panel on the inner hearth floor. If this ...
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| Old fire box | 1/16/2008 |
Q: Randy, I have an old wood burning Elco brand fire box original installation 1984. The prior owner ...
A: Connie, My apologies for not being familiar with an Elco brand fireplace. That being said, it ...
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| Flue Size | 1/15/2008 |
Q: I building a fireplace and it is going to have a 48 in damper on it and was wondering what size of ...
A: Bret, 14" X 14" with rounded corners would be a good choice. 18" X 18" is probably to big. The ...
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| Flue Size | 1/14/2008 |
Q: I building a fireplace and it is going to have a 48 in damper on it and was wondering what size of ...
A: Bret, When you say a 48"inch box, I will assume you are referring to its width? If that is the ...
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| recent house fire | 1/13/2008 |
Q: I recently had a fire in a house that I rent that appears to have stated just to the left of the ...
A: Billy, I can understand how terrified you and your family must have been during this unfortunate ...
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| Propane Fire Place Black soot | 1/12/2008 |
Q: I have recently purchased a home that has a propane fireplace. Having never had such a beutiful and ...
A: Brian, It sound like your system isn't venting properly. Stop using your fireplace immediately and ...
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| Mismatched Fireplace and Gas Logs | 1/11/2008 |
Q: I recently bought a house with a woodburning fireplace box(vented) that has a ventless gas logs ...
A: Tiffany, It sounds like you have a factory built fireplace intended for venting gas or wood. ...
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| double sided wood stoves | 1/10/2008 |
Q: I have been on the net for many hours looking for a double sided wood stove in this country. The ...
A: Linda, Stoves sold in the USA are required to be certified by our EPA for clean burning status. I'm ...
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| hearth removal | 1/8/2008 |
Q: Remodeling a brick wood burning fire place that will require me to take down the existing bricks( ...
A: Kevin, Yes, you can remove the veneer brick that surrounds your current fireplace opening, provided ...
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| chimney | 1/5/2008 |
Q: I have a question regarding a masonry chimney. I want to install a factory built ...
A: Eric, To answer your first question, "If I want to build a masonry chimney to enclose this outside ...
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| Fireplace back draft | 1/4/2008 |
Q: I have a wood burning fireplace which has worked perfectly since we started using it this winter. ...
A: Mike, Have your fireplace and chimney inspected to the NFPA-211, level II standard. You can ...
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| heatilator fireplace inserts | 1/1/2008 |
Q: We have a heatilator gas fireplace insert, there is SO much cold air coming in the bottom, top, and ...
A: Kathy, It sounds like the old fireplace your insert is installed in may not be sealed completely. ...
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| Venting a gas fireplace | 12/31/2007 |
Q: Randy, - I live in Minnesota (cold winters), and I'm installing a gas fireplace as part of a ...
A: John, I would recommend contacting an NFI certified gas specialist to consult on both options. The ...
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| gas fire place | 12/29/2007 |
Q: i just purchased a house that was built in 93 and a security fireplace was installed but no gas was ...
A: Matt, The ghosting or oxygen starvation you described is classic of a problem with the direct ...
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| upstairs condo neighbor's smoke coming into our living space | 12/28/2007 |
Q: I am in a downstairs-upstairs condo situation. Whenever the upstairs neighbor starts a fire in his ...
A: Robert, First of all, you are not using your system, close the damper. If your factory built ...
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| colman fireplace | 12/27/2007 |
Q: I have a colman wood burning fireplace incert.It has a fan that circulates air inside the ...
A: Mike, It sounds like you have a factory built fireplace manufactured by "Coleman"? The blower on ...
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| Franklin stove/ inser installation | 12/26/2007 |
Q: I have an existing masonary fireplace and I have bought an antique franklin stove model 98 to ...
A: John, These units are fireplace stoves. If these units are installed inside of an open fireplace, ...
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| Franklin stove/ inser installation | 12/25/2007 |
Q: I have an existing masonary fireplace and I have bought an antique franklin stove model 98 to ...
A: John, There not, Be sure to check with your local building code to see if you are even permitted to ...
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| Gas fireplace troubleshooting | 12/24/2007 |
Q: I live in Petawawa, Ontario and it's damned cold this time of year. Anyhow, I have an Osburn LA 30 ...
A: John, You could have any number of problems, from a loss of gas pressure, a blockage in the valve, ...
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| Wood insert | 12/23/2007 |
Q: I am wanting to purchase a wood insert Quadra-Fire 2700I. I have a pre-fab fireplace Heatilator ...
A: Wesley, Your Heatilator #E036, factory built fireplace is a UL listed product. Installing a ...
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| securitychimney fireplaces | 12/21/2007 |
Q: I have a security chimney fireplace that was put in when the house was built in 1987. My question ...
A: Mark, Sorry, I'm not familiar with this product other than the chimney system. Traditionally there ...
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| Back Refractory for a Temco Fireplace | 12/20/2007 |
Q: The Back Refractory of our Temco Fireplace is cracked and has a hole. We are in need of replacing ...
A: Christy, Temco parts are still available in a number of locations. Contact a CSIA certified chimney ...
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| Old insert | 12/19/2007 |
Q: Brooks, I bought a house about 1 ½ years ago that is wood heated only. There is an insert mounted in ...
A: Bruce, You asked, "If I run the blowers faster than on the slowest speed the blowers will shut off ...
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| fumes from no chimney fireplace | 12/18/2007 |
Q: Ever since we had our fireplace that uses propane (no chimney) we have had to deal with fumes. We ...
A: Carmen, I believe your fireplace is a vent free by design, and a venting system couldn't be added ...
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| fumes from no chimney fireplace | 12/17/2007 |
Q: Ever since we had our fireplace that uses propane (no chimney) we have had to deal with fumes. We ...
A: Carmen, It sounds like you have a vent free gas fireplace. I like to refer to these units as "Lung ...
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| Gas Fireplace Scorching Marble Surround | 12/13/2007 |
Q: We recently installed a new Xtrordinair fireplace (36CFR)and noticed that after about 30 minutes of ...
A: Rocky, The manufacture requires that the unit be surrounded with cement board first, drywall second ...
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| gas fireplace | 12/12/2007 |
Q: I have a gas fireplace, and ever since we have had it, the glass gets black after a few hours of ...
A: Allison, It sounds like your fireplace is not venting properly. If your fireplace is a direct vent ...
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| Replacing Zero Clearance Fireplace with Pellet Stove | 12/11/2007 |
Q: I currently have a Security zero clearance fireplace with a stainless steel chimney. It's located in ...
A: Kirk, Your existing "zero clearance" as you called it, or "factory built fireplace" as its known ...
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| House fire | 12/10/2007 |
Q: We just bought a new home here in the Buffalo area in the early Spring and started using our ...
A: Alice, Provided there is enough of the factory built fireplace and surrounding construction left to ...
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| ventness propane fireplace | 12/9/2007 |
Q: my fireplace pilot light will stay on but if i turn the gas on it will produce a fire for approx. 5 ...
A: Ken, Merry Christmas to you as well. I caution you about using compressed gas and would recommend a ...
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| heatilator caliber fireplace | 12/8/2007 |
Q: I just had a Heatilator caliber fireplace `installed. It throws good heat but there ais a crackling ...
A: John, Your fireplace is most likely heating up and the metal is expanding and contracting. This is ...
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| gas logs in fireplace | 12/7/2007 |
Q: we have used our fireplace for 30 years for wood fires. It has been cleaned last year. We bought ...
A: Shannon, There can many things wrong with your fireplace, chimney, gas log installation or house as ...
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| Can a man break a chimney | 12/6/2007 |
Q: I was impressed with your answers and Tom Pierces to other questioners and decided to ask you and he ...
A: John, Interesting question, I will assume your enquiring about about a service provider working on ...
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| Switch on gas fireplace | 12/3/2007 |
Q: I have a gas fireplace and the last time I used it (last winter) I couldn't get the switch to turn ...
A: Sharon, Replacing the switch is one possibility of many. I recommend that you contract with a ...
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| woodburning fireplace | 11/29/2007 |
Q: My husband and I built a family room onto our home. The existing chimney is in this room. We new ...
A: Teresa, Anytime you remove masonry material from a structure that supports that kind of weight, ...
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| woodburning fireplace | 11/28/2007 |
Q: My husband and I built a family room onto our home. The existing chimney is in this room. We new ...
A: Teresa, I'm concerned with the modification of the existing fireplace as you have disturbed it. You ...
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| Prefab Fireplace vent clearance | 11/26/2007 |
Q: I have a 15 year old Superior fireplace model - KR 43. How close can the framing be to the double ...
A: Tom, Without the installation instructions, I cant tell you the requirement of the manufacture. ...
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| kiln dried wood | 11/25/2007 |
Q: I am new to using a wood burner and have picked up a few packs of kiln dried wood at my local ...
A: Eric, The manufactures installation instructions that came with your EPA certified stove will be ...
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| can an electric cabinet be used for gas? | 11/23/2007 |
Q: I was given a fireplace cabinet that I'm pretty sure was meant for an electric insert. Can I ...
A: Darren, Not quite sure what a cabinet is for an electric insert. If you mean a mantel of ...
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| venting chimney pipe | 11/21/2007 |
Q: I got a question I get different answers on. I want to put a majestic factory built woodburning ...
A: Eric, You must provide a chase inclosure for your installation. I'm guessing that you have a second ...
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| HELP! | 11/20/2007 |
Q: I have been looking for someone to tell me what to use and how to chisle?? a new firebrick/baffel ...
A: Julia, You will want to go to www.lennoxhearthproducts.com, They will be able to help you find a ...
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| fireplace insert | 11/19/2007 |
Q: We own an Earthstove fireplace insert (Model 4000?) from Lennox.We are building a cottage and would ...
A: Diane, You would have to construct a masonry fireplace to the NFPA-211 standard before you could ...
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| installing wood stove into existing masonry chimney | 11/16/2007 |
Q: We have an unused masonry chimney that until 7 months ago was used as the chimney for an oil furnace ...
A: Terry, Not knowing the condition of your chimney,weather its lined or unlined, I would recommend ...
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| fire place bonanza | 11/14/2007 |
Q: I just bought a house that had a wood fire place converted to a gas, which Iam in the process of ...
A: Shawn, I think I'm missing too much information to advise you as needed. If you are installing an ...
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| Earth Stove 1003C Model Question | 11/12/2007 |
Q: We just purchased a 22 year old home with an existing Earth Stove model # 1003C (I believe by ...
A: Kim, The Earth Stove, #1003C was one of the industries best sellers ever. It used catalytic ...
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| does my chimney need a cleaning & insulation too | 11/11/2007 |
Q: I had an wood burner installed into my fire place in 1999 by the company I bought it from. I burn ...
A: Jim, Provided you still have the manufactures installation instruction, read their requirements for ...
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| Low Flame on Gas Fireplace | 11/9/2007 |
Q: I have a 7 year old Heatalator Direct vent gas fireplace. Even with the pilot knob turned to high, ...
A: Bruce, There are a number of potential reasons for the low flame output on your DV fireplace, low ...
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| Masonry Fireplace | 11/8/2007 |
Q: While doing some novice inspection work, I've noticed that there is no liner along the inside ...
A: Drew, I have often recommended cast iron firebacks for masonry fireplaces for the very reasons you ...
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| How to choose | 11/7/2007 |
Q: Randy - we are building a home in SW Colorado. Bedroom will have a gas fp and great planned for ...
A: Pat, The extrodinair is a high efficiency wood-burning fireplace and a good one at that, Regency's ...
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| leaking inside house old chimmney | 11/6/2007 |
Q: we have an old chimmney that extends inside the house made of fieldstone and cement with a liner ...
A: Gary, If your chimney crown is sealed properly and you have a spark arrestor cap that prevents ...
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| wood-burning insert | 11/5/2007 |
Q: I have a wood burning fireplace insert with 6" flue opening at the top, but I only can put 5" ...
A: Jeffrey, Using a 5"inch liner rather than the required 6"inch, is like always having a half inch ...
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| 2 wood burning units sharing same chimney | 11/4/2007 |
Q: I am a log home contractor in Arkansas and am getting prepared to build a good sized log home in ...
A: Chris, The bottom FP with the 45' foot height and the upstairs pellet appliance will both have ...
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| Cracks in back of fireplace | 11/2/2007 |
Q: WE bought a house this past summer that is 21 years old. It was in foreclosure so we have no history ...
A: Joe, The information you have provided tells me you have a factory built fireplace. These products ...
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| Want to make my never been used Fireplace work | 11/1/2007 |
Q: I just bought a condo and there is a fireplace that has never been used. There is a flu that goes to ...
A: Natalie, Congratulations on your new home purchase. I'm not sure if you have any reason to believe ...
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| free standing wood-stove help | 11/1/2007 |
Q: We would like to build a mantle over a corner placed wood stove, and enclose the sides to cover some ...
A: Lee, In effect, you are describing an alcove installation. All EPA certified hearth appliances will ...
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| Masonry Fireplace | 10/31/2007 |
Q: While doing some novice inspection work, I've noticed that there is no liner along the inside ...
A: Drew, congratulations on the purchase of your new home. The fireplace is the centerpiece of any ...
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| Drafty Wood Burning Insert | 10/30/2007 |
Q: I have recently purchased a house that came with a wood burning insert inside a brick fireplace. ...
A: Ward, Provided your insert was installed with a listed liner system from the appliance, all the way ...
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