Yes. A floor protection is required for any wood fireplace, unless it already sits on a non-combustible surface. You have many choices, such as stone, brick or tile. You need to consult your owner's manual in order to know the dimensions of the floor protection specific to your model.

In most cases involving approved construction methods of today, extra floor support is not needed, but it is always advisable to check with your contractor.

No, any of the freestanding fires can simply stand on a hearth, although Burley do produce a range of surrounds which can stand against a wall.

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.

Bears tend to avoid people. In most cases, if you give a bear the opportunity to do the right thing, it will. If you see a bear, avoid it if you can. Give the bear every opportunity to avoid you. When travelling in bear country: Firearms should never be used as an alternative to common-sense approaches to bear encounters. If you are inexperienced with a firearm in emergency situations, you are more likely to be injured by a gun than a bear. However, a .

If you already have a brick or stone fireplace, or a factory-built fireplace, and you want to convert it to gas, then the most cost-effective solution is an insert. If you are remodeling a part of your home that never had any kind of built-in structure, then you need a Direct Vent fireplace that does not require an existing opening or chimney.

Lamartine would advise that the following should be done to prepare for the installation of your new fireplace Room cleared as much as possible (if the room cannot be cleared we would advise for you to remove curtains and cover any furniture) Please note that timber floors should always be laid after the installation of your fireplace. Lamartine will take into account whether or not you are getting timber floors and will raise the hearth height accordingly.

Before answering this question, it is very important that you clearly identify what your needs are. Some people will buy a fireplace simply to enhance the ambiance of a room, while others will by a fireplace as their main source of heat. There is no good or bad reason for buying a wood fireplace. If you simply want to enhance the ambiance of a room, most small to medium fireplaces will suit your needs.

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

To facilitate transport and installation, the AXTRO® Hydronic fireplace, is packaged with the main body, flame-guard door frame and plumbing kit as separate items, thus aiding the installer to complete all connections and plumbing without the risk of damage to the glass or the enamelled surfaces.

Any time you use an adhesive based product (Floor Protection) on hardwood, you run the risk of damaging the finish.

The floor must be protected according to the pellet stove manufacturer's instructions. The minimum size of the noncombustible floor protector is clearly specified in installation instructions. The choice of suitable material usually requires professional assistance, unless a suitable hearth is not already available in the home. Built-in appliances may require additional layer of protection, such as an air space between the appliance and the floor protector.

We provide protection to floors when necessary. We have a special wood protector that we lay down on the floor while moving your goods in and out of the building. This protection holds a lot of weight and guarantees to leave no marks on the floors.

Floor Protection may be left on up to a maximum of 45 days but should be monitored in accordance with the product instructions.

Floor Protection cannot be used on concrete. We do not recommend using any adhesive based products on wood. Dura Runner Plus can be used on both concrete and hardwood and other hard surfaces.

Individuals who have previously completed the Human Subjects Protection tutorial (modules 1-7) are not required to complete the full tutorial again; however, they do need to take the Human Subjects Protection Refresher tutorial yearly. For example, if you completed the full Human Subjects Protection tutorial in 2004, you will need to complete the Human Subjects Protection Refresher tutorial in 2005 to re-certify your training.

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

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

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.