Fireplaces

A pair of metal supports that hold the logs. In ancient times they were sometimes made of natural stones. The function of andirons (or firedogs) is to provide more air to the fire, so that the fire burns better and more efficently.

Where are the stains? what material is the stain on? Marble? wood? carpet?

A remodel that is simple can cost as little as $2,000 in most markets. However, most average fireplace remodels include a new stone facade, wood mantle and potentially rebuilt hearth. With all that said, this type of average will run much closer to the $5,000 mark. But, the improvements can be vast! A simple fireplace remodel can update the style of your entire home, because most homes are centered and operate around the fireplace. It brings warmth and energy to your family.

Yes, you can. You just need two of everything that a single fireplace needs, including a chimney.

He needs to inspect for cracks or holes so that the fire does not go through them into the house. In other words, the integrity of the fireplace needs to be in good working order. They also inspect for proper venting.

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if you get burnt, and its red or charcoaled, you can 'clearly' see the 'burn'

I am looking for these parts also. Was wondering if you found them.

When a component treated with TANALITH wood preservative, applied using a vacuum pressure treatment process, reaches the end of its useful service life, there are a number of methods to consider for its disposal.

These options are dependent on the formulation of TANALITH preservative that the timber was treated with.

Visit the Arch Timber Protection website at www.archtp.com for further information on this subject.

I've burnt lilac. It's a very hard and very dense wood that burns well and very slowly but needs to be well seasoned. As it usually comes from a small tree, the diameter should be relatively small so it shouldn't take an age to dry out. The stuff I burnt had been drying for several years, so how long it takes before you can burn it I couldn't actually say but I'd guess 6 - 9 months.

Pine can be used but it doesn't burn clean. It contains large amounts of tars and over time will leave a heavy creosote buildup. It is a good burning wood though. I have used it many times. It also tends to "pop" explode so be sure to have a safety screen to keep the embers from flying on you or your floor.

To remove melted nylon from a ceramic glass fireplace door, you can try gently scraping off as much of the nylon as possible with a plastic scraper. Then, use a cleaning solution specifically designed for removing adhesive residues, or a mixture of vinegar and water, to clean the remaining residue. Avoid using abrasive materials that could scratch the glass.

To draw the smoke from the fire up the chimney and out of the house.

Soot will accumulate over time and may form more quickly if the gas contains impurities.

Yes you can! Maple is one of the better fire woods to burn. Just make sure it's dry & not green wood.

what is the question, you don't put anything in a gas fireplace, especially wood, gas comes from the gas line coming in to the fireplace

To seal the seams on a wood stove, use high-temperature silicone or stove cement specifically designed for high-heat applications. First, clean the seams thoroughly to remove any soot or debris. Apply the sealant evenly along the seams, ensuring there are no gaps. Allow it to cure according to the manufacturer's instructions before using the stove to ensure a proper seal.

If the heat from your fireplace is being blown forward, then it shouldn't hurt your TV.

There are different temperatures at different parts of the fire. The hottest temperature in most wood fires are found in the red embers after the fire has been going for awhile. These temperatures are from 1200 degrees to 1500 degrees. However, since so much air is circulating around the fire, grates and other nearby object rarely exceed 1000 degrees.

The gas fire probably burns at a lower temperature, with the grate also being the hottest part…around 1000 degrees. This is evident because the grates sometimes glow…and iron glows at approx 1000-1100 degrees F.

The flue in both cases is usually quite cool, because of the air mixture. In colonial times, some flues were built from WOOD with a mud pack on the inside…. chances are that the normal flue temperature for such an open fire fall in the 250-400 degree range

I just had a wood burning whole house stove installed by a pro chimney dude.

Within 2 months, the flue pipe for the chimney was leaking smoke into the house.

It was leaking at the pipe joints. I went out and bought some muffler repair tape at the auto store. It's made by Permatex and is rated at 1000 degrees.

It stopped the leak and continues to work fine.

See if the holes in the metal grid are blocked so that the flames can not come up.

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Incomplete brning of the gas, resulting in carbon monoxide being produced.

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