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. Smoke problems occur for a variety of reasons. In some cases the fireplace has a poor draw, in other situations smoke travels to other parts of the house through gaps in the liner. In other homes wind blows down the flue. Yes, Early Times Chimney Sweeps installs back walls, sidewalls and other parts such as spider dampers for Majestic, Marco, and Superior fireplace units. Yes and no. There are a variety of situations that result in the "burnt" odor in your home.

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

Solution: Make sure you use good, seasoned wood. The wood you burn plays an important role in the overall performance of your fireplace. Your wood should have been properly dried for approximately one year. Another key is storage. Wood that has been cut for one, two or even more years, will not necessarily be dry if it has been stored in poor conditions. Under extreme conditions, it may have rotten instead of drying. Smaller pieces of wood will dry faster.

Nu-Zymes? should be taken just before or during meals, especially every cooked meal, for help with stomach related symptoms like gas, heartburn, acid reflux, water retention, bloating, fatigue, etc. Depending on your body weight and the size of your meal, you should take 2-6 capsules. For example: A person weighing 150 pounds who has a hamburger, French fries and a soft drink should take 2-3 capsules.

No, a vacuum is used to catch the soot and dust before it enters the room and also for cleaning off the ledge after sweeping the chimney. Using a good quality chimney sweeping brush or a combination of brushes is the only method, at the moment, which will clean the chimney properly.

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.

Yes, as long as your cycles are between 26 and 32 days long. However, as you approach menopause, your cycles may become irregular ? either shorter or longer. When this happens, CycleBeads will not work for you.

Dr. Alvarez uses and absorbable suture called Monocryl So no stitches need to be removed. Your small wounds will be covered with Steri-stripsThey will stay on for about 7 days. You will be able to shower with regular soap and water. You will be instructed not to apply any ointments or creams on the wounds for 15 days. You will not be able to submerge in a bathtub, hot-tub or a swimming pool for a couple of weeks.

These are the only times fires are permitted. An additional cleaning fee of $100 will be charged if fireplaces are used at any other times. We do provide the firewood but not the kindling, starter logs, or matches.

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.

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.

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

Chimney cleaning logs are not a substitute for a professional chimney sweeping, but they do do some good. It's a bit like running weakly soapy water over your hands but not scrubbing.

Yes. Modern furnaces produce cooler flue gases and are more acidic. Vapors tend to linger in the flue liner. The mortar then deteriorates and gas can escape into the house, so it’s important for the chimney and all its components to be kept in good condition. Some furnace manufacturers say the chimney should be lined to prevent this. Also check to be sure the chimney is not being blocked by bird nests or other debris.

If you have an existing chimney you can run a 6" stainless steel liner down and hook that to the furnace, but we do not suggest venting directly into a brick chimney. If you have an existing chimney you can run a 6" stainless steel liner down and hook that to the boiler, but we do not suggest venting directly into a brick chimney.

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