It needs to be open when lighting a fire. Close it when not in use. If you have any doubt which is which, look up the flue with a flashlight.
NO. a flue should never be closed when a fire is lit. It is the way poisonous gases like carbon monoxide are taken out of a room,hallway or any enclosed space. flues can be closed only when a fire is not being used,to keep out draughts on windy days.
You have to, or the fire is going to burn way too hot and not last very long. Depends on the type of wood you use also.
Heat inside of fireplace only radiates out so far.
no. you must have a flue that properly vents to the outside. you will burn your house down if you try to start a wood fire in a vent free fireplace.
It's called a fireplace bellow I believe.
NO. a flue should never be closed when a fire is lit. It is the way poisonous gases like carbon monoxide are taken out of a room,hallway or any enclosed space. flues can be closed only when a fire is not being used,to keep out draughts on windy days.
When there is a fire in the fireplace, the flue should be all the way open. Otherwise, some smoke and unhealthful gases will come out into the room. The damper should be all the way closed to keep out wind or cold air when there is no fire in the fireplace.
Yes. Fireplace = Fire + Place and means the place where the fire is.
To reduce the chance of fire from materials rolling out of the fireplace, the floor in front of the fireplace should be a non-combustible material, such as brick, stone, concrete, slate, etc.
"Creasolt" I've never heard of. Creosol is found in creosote. It's a waste product of burning wood in your fireplace. Unless your kids are reaching up into the flu of a fireplace, there is no significant risk. What you should worry about is creosote catching fire in the chimney during a fire in the fireplace. Creosote should be cleaned periodically to prevent excessive buildup which creates a fire hazard.
Fireplace propane if used correctly should pose no higher fire risk than a fireplace that doesn't use propane. But as with any other fireplace you should take the required precautions to insure the fire risk is low. Propane is heavier than air, and extra precautions should be used anytime propane is used indoors at a level higher than the lowest level of the structure. That is, if a basement is present, propane used on the first floor creates a risk if not properly monitored.
When the fire is burning, until the ashes are cold. The damper should be open at these times.
How often should I have a fireplace maintenance service come in? I burn a fire in my fireplace 3-4 times a year, usually through the holidays, so it doesn't get used much.
if its off, no. CALL FIRE PEOPLE
A fireplace literally brings fire into your living room. This is why you should definitely hire a professional to install it. Better safe than sorry.
The biggest benefit of an electrical fireplace is the lowered risk of a fire. A traditional fireplace has a real flame, whereas an electrical fireplace does not. An electrical fireplace does not require firewood, can be moved easily, and does not require a chimney.
with its roaring fire