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Fireplace Odors
Author – Todd Woofenden If you notice odors while you are using the fireplace, then you almost certainly have a smoking problem. See the article “Smoking Fireplaces” for
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Fireplace Leaks
Author – Todd Woofenden Here we will discuss leaks found in and around a fireplace. Water leaking into the fireplace Water should not leak into your
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Fireplace Stains
Author – Todd Woofenden White stains inside the fireplace Efflorescence, also called leeching, is deposits of salts on the masonry surface. It is caused by water
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Animals in Fireplace Flue
Author – Todd Woofenden Raccoons, squirrels, birds, bats, and other animals can get into chimneys if there is no cap to keep them out. These animals
Wood Stove
Introduction To Wood Stoves
Author – Todd Woofenden The wood stove industry has made huge technological strides in recent years. EPA emission standards have resulted in new designs for cleaner,
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Older Woodstoves Still in Use
Author – Todd Woofenden Since EPA-certified stoves are a recent phenomenon, there are lots of older, pre-EPA stoves in use. Franklin stoves Also called Franklin Fireplaces, these
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EPA-Certified Woodstoves
Author – Todd Woofenden Here is a simple guide to the types of new, EPA-certified stoves you will see in your local stove shop, and how
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How Stoves Achieve Clean Burn
Author – Todd Woofenden Factor #1: How EPA-Certified Stoves Achieve a Clean Burn All EPA-certified stoves have certain elements in common: Each incorporates a much-improved method
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How Woodstoves Distribute Heat
Author – Todd Woofenden Factor #2: How woodstoves distribute heat Radiant Stoves Simply put, radiant heat is infra-red radiation, emitted by a hot surface that strikes