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Expansion Joints Around the Top Flue Tile
An expansion joint around the top flue tile serves a very practical purpose. As the fire burns in the fireplace, the hot gases of combustion vent up the flue system. These hot gases in turn warm the...
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Chimney Fire
A chimney fire warped this chimney cap. A chimney flue is very important because it carries dangerous byproducts of combustion out of your home. Fires have been used for warmth for centuries, and over...
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Dangers of … Unvented Gas Logs
Over the past few years, there has been some commotion in the industry regarding non-vented gas logs. A short study was conducted by the Consumer Product Safety Commission which revealed that vent-free...
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Caring for Prefabs
The fireplace has certainly changed since its original design so long ago. Improvements have been made since the primitive use of fire containing devices, one of the most recent of which being the...
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OSHA COMPLIANCE: “NO EXCUSES”
. . . . If you own a service company be sure to take time to read this great information. During your OSHA company meetings this would be a good article to share with your team. OSHA COMPLIANCE: “NO...
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Fireplaces . . . . In this video you will find answers to the most common fireplace question about Gas logs – Vented gas logs – Vent-free gas logs – Gas Inserts – Direct Vent & – Ethanol...
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7 Ways to help prevent Carbon Monoxide . . . Poisoning
” Carbon Monoxide Poisoning “ * 7 Ways to help prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning (CO) 1)- Have carbon monoxide detectors installeed on each level of your home 2)- Have your...
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Smoking Chimney Problem : Lining a Wood-stove Insert
Question- Here is an interesting question that came into Ask the Chimney Sweep With a fireplace insert, would it be practical to start by just dropping in a new metal flue liner, to TRY to stop the...
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Vent Free Logs : Smells, Heat, & Respiratory Problems and Concerns
Question regarding; Vent Free Logs: smells, heat & respiratory and concerns, Q. My husband just had Open Heart Surgery, We had a Fireplace Build 30/years ago and have been using a large buck stove....
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How to Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
” Carbon Monoxide Poisoning “ Carbon Monoxide Detector * 7 Ways to help prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning (CO) 1)- Have carbon monoxide detector installed on each level of your home 2)- Have your...
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