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| Methods to prep wall to install mantel/hearth | 11/21/2009 | john |
Q: I recently had my limestone facing of my fireplace removed. The limestone had been concreted into ...
A: i cant really give you a good answer on this. i really dont like the whole brick thing the ...
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| fireplace draft | 11/17/2009 | john |
Q: I have a prefab fireplace of the 1970's era. There is a slight draft that is always present, ...
A: let me say first that i receive this type of question more than any other i think, both online and ...
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| replacing hearth refractory | 11/15/2009 | john |
Q: I am trying to replace my hearth refractory and cannot get my doors off. How do I get the doors off ...
A: there are so many types of doors on so many different kinds of fireplaces that i just cannot answer ...
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| Installing an insert | 10/31/2009 | john |
Q: I am installing an insert into an existing masonry fireplace that was built in 1969. The fireplace ...
A: there really is no way to disassemble the damper without doing any damage to the firebox itself. ...
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| Fireplace Glass | 10/25/2009 | john |
Q: A shoe with a rubber sole was held against our hot gas fireplace glass. We now have burnt rubber on ...
A: im sorry to say theres no easy way to fix this problem. the best way is to use a razorblade and ...
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| fireplace inserts | 10/17/2009 | john |
Q: When installing a fireplace insert,is it required to run the pipe up to the top of the chimney or ...
A: it is, in alomost all situations necessary to install at least 3-4 feet of stainless steel lining up ...
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| slate back and slips in log burner fireplace | 10/16/2009 | john |
Q: Fitted out an inset fireplace with a slate back and side (back piece was 1M square) - log burner was ...
A: the cracking was most likely caused by sudden temperature changes of the rear slate either from ...
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| ventless fireplace/wind issues | 10/15/2009 | john |
Q: My home sits on a hill and when the wind blows from a certain direction and hits the house, I can ...
A: this is one of those questions where theres too many variables to just answer through the computer ...
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| slate back and slips in log burner fireplace | 10/15/2009 | john |
Q: Fitted out an inset fireplace with a slate back and side (back piece was 1M square) - log burner was ...
A: now the only thing that comes to mind is the chimney along side the house or cutting through the ...
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| Majestic Model G336 Gas Fireplace | 10/13/2009 | john |
Q: The pilot light on my gas fire place is working, but the burner will not ignite. What should I be ...
A: this is one of those questions where it would irresponsible of me to give any advice on since this ...
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| prefabricated gas fireplace | 10/13/2009 | john |
Q: We would like to replace the glass doors of what we are assuming is a prefabricated fireplace (as ...
A: yes you are right it is a prefab fireplace. now as far as finding the make and model of this ...
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| vent free gas logs | 9/27/2009 | john |
Q: I have a house with a number of gas log fireplaces. How can I tell if they are designed as vented or ...
A: the majority of gas log fireplaces are intended to be vented if they're in existing fireplaces such ...
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| fireplace | 9/22/2009 | john |
Q: we can't seem to find a fireplace online that matches the one in the picture I am sending you, I ...
A: yep happy thought foundry is long gone but this website ive found does deal with their brands and ...
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| Fireplace Damper | 9/21/2009 | john |
Q: I have a 86 year old house and need to replace the damper shaft, handle and worm mechanism BUT it ...
A: wow a worm damper an oldie but a goodie huh? they can be somewhat hard to replace because it'll take ...
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| chiminey repair | 9/21/2009 | john |
Q: we recently purchased a home with a fireplace. The home was built in 1969 & is a col'l 2 story. The ...
A: first of all, dont inspectors make you crazy?? always making you feel like the house will blow up or ...
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| fireplace | 9/21/2009 | john |
Q: I have a wood burning brick fireplace with 4 vents in the front 2 on top 2 on the bottom. I want to ...
A: those vents were meant to circulate air around the firebox and get hot, and then come out the top ...
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| chimney questions. | 9/14/2009 | john |
Q: I'm in the process of preparing to install a gas fireplace insert in my wood burning fireplace box. ...
A: to start, are they about 4" to 5" in diamater? if so they are for passing heat from the fire into ...
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| Fireplace refacing | 9/7/2009 | john |
Q: I have hideous black slate surrounding my fireplace. I would love to replace it with tile. Is it ...
A: 1st off i would like to apologize for the reply taking so long, things always seem to come up at the ...
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| Fireplace Value | 8/12/2009 | john |
Q: I just received a mobile home that had a wood burning furnace/fireplace/oven already installed. ...
A: well first off your right, in most states its against code to have any type of wood burning ...
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| Cleaning Gas Fireplace | 7/6/2009 | john |
Q: I have vented gas logs instead of a traditional fireplace. Do you know any way I can get the glass ...
A: as fas as removing the glass doors are concerned theres a hundred different styles of doors and ...
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| fireplace key shut off valve | 7/2/2009 | john |
Q: I recently pressure checked my homes black pipe gas line at 15PSI for 30 min. at the end of the ...
A: i read your question and in all honesty it would be down right irresponsible to try to answer this ...
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| Chase Pan replacement after Hurricane Ike | 6/17/2009 | john |
Q: Hurricane Ike blew off the Chase Pan and Cap off my chimney. I just had it replaced, but am ...
A: as far as an industry standard for fastening your chase pan or cover as theyre called, im not sure ...
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| fireplace foundation | 6/11/2009 | john |
Q: The foundation for my chimmney starts in the basement and is made out of conrete block.I have to ...
A: as far as replacing cement blocks BE CAREFUL and be sure its really necessary. if its absolutely ...
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