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.

If the chimney is too low, not well insulated or has a leak, you may experience draft problems. Let the chimney sweep take a look at it and measure the draft. It is essential that the chimney is well heated during the lighting period. Use a lot of kindling and 1-2 fire starters. Open the grate and the door a bit if necessary. When the kindling has burned to embers, 2-3 pieces of dry wood are added. Plenty of air is still supplied.

Relined chimneys when properly insulated will provide warmer flue temperatures. This ability to maintain warm flue gas temperatures will also have a positive effect on draft. The warmer the chimney, the warmer the gas. The warmer the air (gas), the faster it rises, thus a much improved draft. There are a couple of ways to do this.

Lots of people think of chimney pots as being British - and many are. But the truth is that chimney pots have a long, wonderful history in the United States, Australia, India and other countries as well. If you'd like to learn more about the

The height of the chimney pot can be very important. Remember, once you install your chimney pot, it will be viewed

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

There are many reasons to choose terra cotta chimney pots. For starters, a terra cotta chimney pot will last the lifetime of your home. In fact, it will outlast it! Our chimney pots are all made from high-fired ceramic clay, which can withstand the

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.

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

With a league this large, the draft and its current structure is the only way that A.A.Y.O. has to place twelve hundred kids into teams. Players are evaluated from previous year's development and scores are shared with the managers. If a player has never played in the league those scores are left as zeros and comments may be written in to notify managers of any experience.

These type of fireplaces do not have a sealed combustion chamber and relies on the bouyancy of hot gases to vent effectively. They must be installed either with an existing chimney that meets the local building code standards or they can be installed using a B vent which is a vent pipe that must be installed to the same parameters of a masonry chimney but can be enclosed in combustible material. They draw air (oxygen) necessary for combustion from the area surrounding the fireplace.

It is strongly advised that you do insulate. When you install your liner with the proper insulation we carry, your reline job achieves the UL Listing of 1777 Standard, which your insurance company will love. Besides, an insulated chimney has a better draft and stays cleaner longer.

Plain Old Telephone Service (no kidding!) – The most basic of phone services utilized by most homes and businesses for phone service. Known as standard dial tone. In business applications, POTS is usually priced at Key Line Rates (phone lines going into a key phone system).

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.

silicone caulk, and you won't see it once your chimney pot is installed on the chimney. Here's a tip: