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Well seasoned hardwood, such as oak or ash is perhaps the best wood there is for fireplaces and woodstoves. High heat output, low creosote production, great long lasting fires.
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Should you close flue when gas fireplace not in use?
Yes- but open before use.
What type of nails/screws should I use to fasten down a hardwood floor?
Neither use adhesive
Is there a material used under hardwood floors?
You should always use an underlayment for hardwood floors. Use either Red Rosin paper or 15lb Fortifiber hardwood underlayment. Fortifiber is recommended, heavy duty and better quality vapor barrier.
Is beech trees good firewood?
No, beech is a hardwood, and a darn good wood for the fireplace. You can also use it for wooden objects like stands. At the moment I'm making a USB light with Beech for the wooden block. Works nicely.
What type of materials should you use to make an outdoor fireplace?
Brick, block, stone.
What are some good cleaners for hardwood floors?
Personally, my favorite cleaning product for hardwood floors is Pinesol. It cleans well and has a good smell that lasts. There are also several different types of products made just for hardwood floors. Whatever you decide to use, read the label and it should tell you if it is safe to use on hardwood floors or not.
What are the best type of Cherry hardwood floors to use?
There are many good types of Cherry hardwood floors to use. The best type of Cherry hardwood floors to use would probably the Brazilian Cherry hardwood floors.
Should you use mop n glo on hardwood floors?
NO! Leaves a white dull film.
Are you supposed to keep the doors on a wood burning fireplace open or closed when in use?
There is a vent that should be open but the door used to put the wood into the fireplace should be closed so burning embers won't fall out.
What are some easy and inexpensive ways to reduce the heat being lost through the chimney of a fireplace?
The main thing that one should do to make sure that heat is not being lost through the chimney of a fireplace is to always close the damper when the fireplace is not in use. In addition, you can also use a fireplace door or cover to prevent additional heat loss.
What sort of vacuuming device can be used near a fireplace?
Any type of vacuum typically used in a home is safe for use near a fireplace. Residential vacuums should not, however, generally be used to clean ashes from the fireplace itself.
Can you use hardwood or laminate on a concrete slab?
you should use laminate but make sure you also put down a vapor barrier first you could also use hardwood but it would have to be glued instead of nailed tooooo much trouble
