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Anatomy of a Fireplace

Author – Todd Woofenden While there are differences among the various types of fireplaces, you will find several common parts. An understanding of the basic terminology is helpful.  Outer hearth   This is the technical term for what we usually call the hearth. It is the part of the hearth that extends out into the room, […]

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Anatomy of a Woodstove

Although there are many different models or parts of woodstoves, there are several basic components in all stoves.  Parts Found in All Wood Stoves   Air control   Every stove includes some type of lever, dial, or handle, used to adjust the amount of air entering the firebox, regulating heat output. Baffle(s)   A baffle

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Annual Safety Inspections For Your Chimney

An annual safety inspection for chimney should be performed on every fireplace before its first fire of the year. Call a trained chimney professional who knows all the components of a chimney and fireplace to perform a visual inspection. A visual inspection will look for any deterioration that has happened since last burning a fire. Noticeable cracking of

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