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Chimney Height Critical To Fireplace or Wood Stove Performance
Author – Marge Padgitt Fireplaces and wood-burning stoves only work right when everything is built or installed correctly, and that includes the height of the chimney.
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Water Repellent Good Idea For Masonry Chimneys
Author – Marge Padgitt As spring approaches homeowners are thinking about their exterior home maintenance and that should include their masonry chimney. Masonry, although very durable,
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The Misunderstood Chimney Cricket
Author – Marge Padgitt At first thought, the mention of a chimney cricket might bring up memories of what your grandparents may have said about a
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NFPA 211 & Your Chimney
Author – Oliver Beauchemin Located in Quincy, Massachusetts, the Fire Code Field Office of the National Fire Protection Association, or “NFPA,” publishes codes and standards related to fire
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Negative House Pressure Can Cause Multiple Problems
Author – Marge Padgitt Negative house pressure is a common problem that can cause fireplaces and wood-burning appliances to smoke, and gas appliances to backdraft deadly
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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