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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…
Why does my wood stove go out when I close the door? A wood stove goes out when you close the door, if your chimney is dirty, your wood is not seasoned or is wet, not enough draft, the wood…
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…
Stove top fans only need hot air to run, they are affordable to buy, and reduce the amount of wood you burn, making a wood stove on average 20% more efficient, Stove top fans are silent when running, this is…
So are wood stoves expensive to run? wood burning stoves can be one of the cheapest forms of heat possible, factors that make this possible are EPA certification, BTU (British thermal units) that your wood stove gives out, and the…
A wood-burning stove with cracked glass can be a serious hazard, smoke can leak out into your home possibly causing carbon monoxide poisoning, the wood stove will also lose efficiency due to air seeping into what is supposed to be…
What are wood stove hearth pad R values? an R-value is a measurement of the insulating properties of materials like cement board or ceramic tile and their consistency, wood stove hearth pad R values are easy to calculate with your…
How high should a chimney be? well the height requirements rule that is followed in the United States and Canada is called the 3 2 10 chimney rule, this means that a chimney must be 3 feet higher than the…
An uncertified wood stove does not have a label issued by a certification agency that tests wood-burning appliances, the certification label states clearances to combustibles, and hearth pad size, the label also contains the logo of the testing agency, for…
Do you need a wood stove hearth pad? and what is the wood stove hearth pad requirement specified in fire codes? In this article, I will help you understand if you need hearth protection for your wood stove, and if…
