Fireplaces

I am a chimney sweep and I have been selling Grate Wall of Fire Grates since last fall. So far I have sold seven of these grates and I have heard nothing but excellent feedback.

I would not use razor blade, dangerous to you. I use a paper towel (s) soaked in windex, spread on glass, leave it for a bit, check to see if junk loosening. if not just spray on more cleaner on towels for a bit. Mine always come clean with this process within 1/2 hour it is shinning.

If you mean a ventless GAS fireplace, I would urge you to check with your local building inspector. Those have a specific design so that you do not die from carbon monoxide, and there is more than just sealing the flue. If you mean to burn solid fuel (wood, coal), NO.

They are usually supplied with natural gas from a supply line, and do not require refilling. If supplied from a compressed gas tank, you have that tank refilled or replaced.

Warm- normal. HOT- not normal. The flue gasses passing thru the chimney are VERY hot- they will gradually warm the mass of the concrete blocks and the flue liner- which will also cool down slowly. It should not be so hot that holding your hand on it is uncomfortable. Our home has a rather massive concrete chimney- takes 3 days to warm all the way up- and will stay wam for about 3 days after the fire is out.

Would not be my first choice- it burns hot and fast, has few coals, does not have the heat values of hardwood and pops enough that you REALLY need a screen. Evergreens do produce a lot of creosote, so be sure your chimney is getting a professional cleaning. We use it only as kindling, but in some areas, it is all you can get for firewood.

A woodburning fireplace with a gas burner. Load it with firewood, and light the gas burner to get it started, When burning well, turn off the gas.

Wood burning stoves are usually near floor level. So are gasoline vapors. Not a good combination, and you may have a building code conflict.

Yes- but the sheet metal should be placed on spacers to hold it clear of the wall, and permit air to circulate behind it. Installed in this way it can help shield walls from the heat. If simply attached directly to a combustible wall with no air space, it will still transmit heat to the wall. Below is a link to information on using sheet metal to shield a wall from heat of a wood stove-

IF you have a woodburning fireplace, and there is a small door- about 6 inches square on the outside of the house, check for a flip open door on the floor of your fireplace. If that is what you have, this is not a vent, but an ash clean-out. Shovel ashes thru the door on the floor of the fireplace, and you can remove them from the outside door without making a mess in the house. But not a vent. If that is not what you have, please post gain with a more detailed description.

Yes- but the thorns are going to make it VERY difficult to handle.

Creosote is not created- it is naturally in the wood. A "cool" burn lets the creoste present in the smoke condense on the walls of the chimney. With a hot burn, the flue gasses are hot enough that less is deposited on the chimney. Wet wood gives a cooler burn.

No I won't- and I would suggest you not do so either. The installation should be done by a licensed contractor.

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, if you have a fireplace designed for a mobile home, and it is in good condition.

1. Treated lumber- the chemicals used to prevent rot and insects make for dangerous smoke.

2. Redwood- wood contains natually occurring toxic chemicals

3. Pine and fir- generate high amounts of creosote, hazard of chimney fires (can be used, but with care and cleaning the flue) Low heat values.

pine is not good ans it is a softwood and will burn too fast and coat the flue with creosote.

It is VERY bad. CCA stands for Chrome Copper Arsenic. Chrome and Arsenic are both very toxic heavy metals. It can make you very sick, or kill you. DO NOT BURN TREATED LUMBER. In Britain, the term "tanalized" may be used instead of CCA.

Depends on the rating and installation information from the maker. Some are "zero clearance" appliances- they can be attached directly to wood studs.

where can i get thermo cupler and electric initor for a gas fireplace model no.ru40ac

Usually refers to a gas fireplace, since wood fireplaces are vented by the flue (chimney) Gas fireplaces can be vented (flue) or unvented (no flue)

it gives the house humidity

It is a GREAT wood for wood stoves, with heat values similar to anthracite coal. However, it has a tendency to "spit" burning coals a good distance. Be sure to use a screen, be careful of health issues some folks have with bark. (skin contact)