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A brass fireplace screen is a decorative screen that is placed in front of a fireplace to prevent sparks and embers from escaping and potentially causing a fire, it will also greatly enhance the fireplace aesthetics in your home. They…
So are chimney liners required by code? In the majority of American States, and every province in Canada chimney lining is required by building codes and standards, fireplaces require a continuous liner from top to bottom, made of clay chimney…
A chimney plug is a device that is put inside the chimney flue, blocking cold drafts or heat loss by sealing off your chimney flue when it’s not in use, it works by creating an airtight seal inside the chimney…
Does burning aluminum cans clean your chimney? People have been burning aluminum cans in fireplaces and wood stoves to eliminate creosote for many years, some claim it works, and others claim it doesn’t, we will discuss how the metal alloy…
What are the benefits of fireplace doors? Wood burning fireplace glass doors are advantageous because they prevent sparks from escaping, they keep heat in and cold air outside, and they can greatly increase the efficiency of your fireplace, not to…
What are the Electric Fireplace Pros and Cons? Electric fireplace pros and cons consist of many things like the price, do they add value to a home, can an electric fireplace heat a room or home, how long will it…
If you need to remove glazed creosote from your chimney you can use a creosote remover powder, this treatment together with a cleaning from a chimney sweep will help remove any deposits that can be flammable and cause a chimney…
Creosote Sweeping Logs (CLS) or chimney sweeping logs do work to loosen and dry out tar-like creosote deposits on the inside of your chimney, making fireplace chimney creosote less flammable and reducing the chance of a chimney fire, the creosote…
Can I lower my fireplace mantel? the NFPA says mantels 12″ above the fireplace adding a 1″ distance for every inch that the mantel protrudes out, so a mantel that protrudes out 5″ would need to be 17″ above the…
Does my chimney need a rain cap? well, rain caps really are essential, they stop rain from entering your chimney and outer brick, they will keep out unwanted animals, and also can help prevent downdraft just to name a few…
