If you use your fireplace frequently, you should have it cleaned after 1 cord of wood & inspected annually.

While they produce some radiant heat, most wood burning fireplaces are primarily decorative. Even heat circulating models still pull a tremendous amount of air from the home. There are several wood burning models that are efficient and clean burning. We also have several wood burning stoves and inserts that are very efficient. Click here to find a dealer near you that can help you with your decision.

It is recommended that a wood- burning fireplace be cleaned after one cord of wood has been burned since the last time the fireplace was cleaned. in accordance to NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) Code 211 an inspection is recommended annually.

Absolutely. Both our masonry and zero clearance style wood burning fireplaces can be installed in a corner.

No. If the fireplace is designed for use only with gas, this is a very bad idea. The fireplace is not designed to withstand a wood fire. And the gas jets are not meant to come in contact with ash. This is a real fire hazard. It's possible your fireplace was originally a wood burning fireplace and has been converted to gas. In that case, it can be converted back. But you shouldn't burn would in it until that's happened.

If you have a fully operational fireplace, whether masonry or pre-fab, it would normally be as simple as removing the gas logs & capping the gas line or installing a gas log lighter. But with today's new appliances, direct vent & ventless units would not be set up for solid fuel (wood) & could not be converted to wood burning.

Gas logs burn cleaner than wood burning fireplaces do. Annual inspections are recommended but cleaning annually isn't necessary.

To convert your wood-burning fireplace into gas, you must get an insert type gas fireplace. They are designed to fit into existing masonry and prefabricated fireplaces. For more information on our insert applications, click here.

A - There is no fireplace that can perform this dual function. The best you can do is to install a gas log lighter, which is a steel pipe with holes drilled in that is hooked up to the gas and paced beneath your log grate. There'll be a key mechanism outside of the fireplace for you to turn on the gas, which you would then ignite with a match. This setup is strictly for getting wood fires going.

Use seasoned hard wood. "Seasoned" wood is wood that has been dried out for at least half a year, preferably a year. It's opposite, green wood, will produce a cooler, smokier fire that's bad for your chimney. Hard woods are woods like oak, maple, beech, and ash. They burn hotter than pine, spruce, birch, or redwood. Do NOT use wood that has been painted or had finish applied. This could release toxic fumes into your home.

A - Each municipality has its own bylaws regarding this issue. Metropolitan Vancouver and the North Shore municipalities do not allow it, while other municipalities make allowances if you say it is a cooking fire (so keep a stick and a hot dog around!). There are a number of gas alternatives available for outdoor installation, some built in and others free standing. Q - I am interested in installing a natural gas patio heater.

Yes, wood burning fireplace is one of the most inefficient ways to heat a room. Here’s why: Hot air rises, so the majority of the air warmed by the fire goes straight up the chimney. Only a small percentage of warm air will find its way into the room. The warm air leaving the room is replaced by cold air infiltrating from outdoors and other areas of the home.

Vent-free gas log sets can be installed in most masonry fireplaces, as long as the set's clearance and ventilation requirements are met. For installation in prefabricated fireplaces or fireboxes, follow the fireplace manufacturer's recommendations, as well as meeting the set's clearance and ventilation requirements. Refer to the log set's owner's manual to determine clearances and unconfined space requirements.

Yes. Professional chimney sweeps tell us that chimneys should be clean when the creosote has built up to 1/8" to 1/4". This will help prevent chimney fires. REMEMBER: The fireplace or wood stove is not an incinerator. Do not burn trash or large amounts of paper (especially gift-wrap). The tempertatures this can produce can damage your fireplace or chimney.

Because of the various factors involved, there isn't a general answer appropriate to most cases. Some locations, such as certain provinces in Canada have laws requiring yearly cleaning but, each wood burning unit is different. If you notice back-drafting or smoking or losing heat, you certainly check for creosote build-up immediately. Periodic checking is essential for safe efficient wood burning.

Nope, the fireplaces are gas and on a thermostat. They serve as the main heat source for the cabins in the winter so they are not operational in the summer. Our fireplaces are so efficient that the heat they produce just from keeping the pilot light on would be unpleasant in the summer time. (We do have A/C and back-up electric heat as well!) The grill is gas and propane is provided.

Operating gas logs in a fireplace can be similar to burning wood in the fireplace. Yes you will receive some heat, but it is impossible to predict how much. Gas logs retrofitted to existing fireplaces are primarily for aesthetic benefit. They look great, provide a large yellow-orange flame and are not particularly efficient. If heat is your primary motive for retrofitting your fireplace you should consider a gas fireplace insert. Either way, you'll have something easy to use and maintain.

A - Installing an open gas log set into a wood-burning fireplace is essentially just changing fuels. If your wood-burning fireplace smokes under certain conditions, it is likely that a log set will spill some of its combustion by-products into the room under the same conditions. In these circumstances, it is recommended to install an efficient gas insert with a single or double liner vent system.

You will need to consult the operating guide for your particular fireplace model. If you use another manufacturer's gas logs, you need to maintain the clearances they specify. You can only install vented gas logs in our wood burning fireplaces. No. Installing vent-free (room vented) gas logs into our fireplaces presents a potential safety hazard as these fireplaces have not been tested or listed by UL or AGA for these applications.

Yes. The technician will check for cracks, remove any obstructions like bird nests, and clean any soot that builds up from the previous year.

The answer is yes, it is the modern wood burner. The items that are engraved are done with a laser. We use a 60 watt laser that burns the image into the wood

Chimney fires represent a major liability to property owners. When certain types of wood are burned, creosote builds up on the chimney walls which could cause a fire. To reduce liability to you as a landlord, we require that you have the fireplace cleaned when you move-out. If you have not used the fireplace, you can have the fireplace inspected which will cost less. Each tenant will be required to do the same when he or she vacates the property.

For adults, the answer is usually 2, 3, or 4 times per year. This depends on your individual situation related to oral health and level of home care and overall health NO! whitening does not damage teeth. It cleans the pores in the tooth surface. It can, however, create sensitivity for up to 24 hours. Call us for information about Cosmetic and Reconstructive Dentistry at our Washington DC office, (202) 833-8240.

Please make sure the flue is open before starting fire. NEVER remove hot ashes or partially burned loges. Please leave the ashes in the fireplace even if you are sure they are cold. It's easier to build a fire with a bed of ashes. If it becomes absolutely necessary to remove the cold ashes, use a metal container only. (Anything flammable, such as a paper bag or cardboard box, even if you are positive the ashes are cold, is extremely dangerous.

Unfortunately, no. You will need a wood pellet stove but if you don’t already have one, the savings you will realize in heating your home will more than pay for the stove. Some companies do offer converters which may be placed in fireplace inserts. Please check with your local hardware store or on the web to see if this option will work for you.

No. Gas fireplaces are designed to burn gas only. Burning wood would damage the fireplace and could be very dangerous.

The main emissions from a wood fired plant burning clean wood from forests or coppice will consist largely of water vapour and carbon dioxide (plus nitrogen and oxygen from the combustion air). The emissions will also contain traces of carbon monoxide, particulates and volatile organic compounds. However, these emissions are not exclusively produced by burning wood. They are also produced when fossil fuels like gas and oil are burned to produce energy.

Nothing provides such mellow warmth as a wood fire. Besides giving comfort, wood burning stoves are a good way to save energy and lower fuel bills. Unfortunately, wood stoves also are the cause of serious house fires because of improper installation, operation or maintenance. If you're thinking about buying a wood stove, purchase the proper type that will meet your heating needs. Select a stove that has been tested by a nationally recognized laboratory.

Yes, a permit is required to install a wood or pellet burning stove. Currently, we charge $25.00 for fireplaces, wood or pellet stoves. (See 1997 UMC 112.1)