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Installation of a Wood-Burning Insert
Author – Marge Padgitt Most importantly, your professional installer should analyze the space that will be heated first. Factors involved are the size of the home,
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How Chimneys Work: Draft
Author – Todd Woofenden The purpose of a chimney is to take the combustion products (smoke and gasses) from the appliance to the atmosphere outside your
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Which is Better – A Freestanding Stove or Fireplace Insert?
Author – Marge Padgitt So you’ve decided to purchase a wood-burning heating appliance but can’t decide whether a freestanding stove or a fireplace insert would be
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What To Expect With An Historic Chimney
Author – Marge Padgitt Most homeowners who purchase historic homes recognize the fact that older structures need a lot of work. There are structural issues to
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How is Refractory Mortar Different?
Author – MyBuildingSupplyStore.com Refractory mortar differs from regular mortar in that it is designed to resist high temperatures. It is the desired product to use when
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End of burning season, what should I do
Author – Dave Hannah Wood burning season is over. It is not too early to start thinking about what to do at the end of the
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Woodstove problems: dampers
Author – Todd Woofenden Although there are countless different models of wood stoves, there are relatively few basic types of stoves, and the mechanical problems they experience
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Chimney Sweeps & Asbestos Exposure Risks
Author – asbestos.com This article was submitted to chimneys.com by asbestos.com. Chimney sweeps may encounter asbestos, arsenic and other carcinogenic substances on the job. This kind
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Why Do I Need A Chimney Cap?
Author – Chimney Cricket, Inc. A chimney cap is a preventive maintenance measure to protect against water entry, backdrafts, and pest entry into the chimney. An