It is possible to install a fireplace using your existing masonry chimney. The chimney must comply with the building code of your country, state or province. It usually needs to be lined with refractory bricks, metal, or clay tiles sealed together with fire cement. The diameter of the chimney must be the same as the fireplace's flue outlet.

per the space and size of the product , it is provided with two hooks for hanging it on the wall. The company provided with two screws for the Kitchen Hood.

Fireplace installation is both complex and potentially dangerous. We strongly advise that you only use accredited installers who possess the necessary qualifications. All dealers within our programme will be able to advise you on all aspects of safe installation.

Open the flue, the fireplace doors, and an outside door of your house. Put some cracked corn in the fireplace. Hopefully the squirrel will come for the corn, then feel the fresh air coming from your open door and head for it. Once the squirrel is out, put a cap on the chimney.

There is no chimney or venting required with an InFlame Fireplace. The Sunjel? Premium Ethanol Alcohol Gel burns clean, free of smoke and fumes and into water vapour, eliminating the need for standard exterior venting. Sunjel? Premium is certified by Environment Canada to be burned indoors without a chimney. All InFlame Fireplaces are also ULC Listed (Underwriters' Laboratories of Canada) for 'un-vented use' to Canadian Government Standards. 9.3-M86 AND CAN-ULC-S610-m87. Back to List

The Building Safety and Sustainbility Division reviews these plans to ensure that installing the fireplace and flue does not compromise the structural integrity of the home. The plans are also reviewed to verify that the fireplace is properly vented and that the chimney is a safe distance above the roof. The installation of a wood burning stove or other heater also requires a permit.

Yes, We carry Stainless Steel and Copper Chimney Caps that carry a lifetime guarantee. A cap will keep out animals, leaves, twigs, and rain. Rain entering from the uncovered top, does most of the damage in a chimney by getting into the mortar joints inside the firebox causing them to become weak and deteriorate. The single flue cap chimney cap starts at $95 Installed and are priced according to size. Multi-flue caps (covering more than one flue) start at $225 installed.

They can. By increasing the overall height of the chimney, and because they taper toward the top, chimney pots are often an effective way of increasing the updraft through the chimney. Many of our customers buy chimney pots for this reason.

Installation of our hearth products must be done in strict accordance with local or national building codes, and the unit's installation manual. We recommend that our products be installed by a factory-trained Mr. Fireplace installer.

Yes. Most building codes allow the installation of a gas fireplace in a sleeping room as long as it is a sealed combustion, direct vent model. Your decision really comes down to whether heat or aesthetics is your #1 priority. If heat is your first concern, or the existing wood fireplace has had a history of downdrafting (smoking), you should purchase a gas insert.

Each installation is unique and varies depending on amount of finishing work, time of year, and code requirements. Installation may require two days because many communities require a 24-hour pressure test on the gas line. This test is done to ensure there are no leaks in the gas line.

Fires r us given a scoot link for our customers to look for registered gas installers of your area but a more comprehensive list of registered gas installers can be obtained from the council of registered gass installers(CORGI) website and their web address is www.corgi-gas.com and you are advised to look in yellow pages too.Please note that you must get your gas fire installed from a competent corgi engineer.

Answer: To properly close the fireplace either the opening or the throat of the firebox must be covered with a non-combustible material mechanically attached and sealed. Unused chimneys are recommended to be capped. Answer: Yes. An owner can only occupy one dwelling at a time. Therefore, under the Housing Code the dwelling that is not the primary residence of the owner is considered rental property and must have a valid Housing Certificate.

Yes, there are a number of resolutions with exceptional success rates based on your chimney type and its configuration. Chimney deodorizers may act only as a temporary solution.

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. According to NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) Code 211 an inspection is recommended annually.

Yes. Older houses (pre 1960) generally have "Class 1" chimney's which are larger and can accommodate most types of Fireplaces. However, their internal condition must be checked as they can sometimes deteriorate and may have to be lined. Newer houses can contain a variety of chimney systems, or possibly none at all. In these circumstances you will need to check with the Retailer to see which types of Fireplaces and fuel can be used.

Many things (from not opening the damper to a poorly designed chimney) will cause smoke to enter the living quarters. In this area (Southeastern Pennsylvania and Northern Delaware), we often find that a dirty smoke shelf is the problem. When debris accumulates on the chimney's smoke shelf, it can prevent the smoke shelf from re-directing downdrafts back up the chimney. A good chimney cleaning will correct this problem. Return to top of Q & A Page

Yes, our water heaters have been listed by U.L. for chimney installations. Please consult your local dealer for clearances and installation requirements.