Any tile can be used on the face of a fireplace. I would not recommend putting the tile directly In the firebox.

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.

A thin and skillful mix of plaster and pigment used to paint murals and scenes into wet or partially cured plaster surfaces. Properly painted Frescos can and have lasted for centuries. This is a highly evolved artistic skill that requires true dedication and apprenticeship to a master before any degree of skill can be manifest. Fresco is considered by many to be the pinnacle of artistic skill.

The Fire Rock system is ideal for outdoor application. One of the tests performed in the U. L. certification is a freeze-thaw test. So not only will the Fire Rock system not deteriorate due to freezing and thawing. More importantly, a masonry structure obviously will not rust when exposed to the outdoor elements.

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

Labels intended for outdoor use need to be durable and have the ability to hold up to a wide variety of different weather conditions. Vinyl and polyester are top material choices for outdoor conditions. Bumper stickers are, typically, made of vinyl. Often outdoor labels or industrial labels require a UL listing. UL recognition ensures that a device, system or material has been tested and certified by this private organization to meet specific safety standards.

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.

We would recommend a concrete chimney block with an 8-inch x 12-inch clay tile liner. A class "A" insulated (high temperature) stainless steel chimney 8 inches in diameter is also a very good chimney to use.

Yes. If the chimney is entirely vertical, the BOZ can be adapted by installing a stainless steel liner and an access door.

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.

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 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.

This is more of an old world look that has a real texture to it. A thin layer of joint compound is applied to the wall first, then a primer, followed by a basecoat, and finally colorwashed.

Keep in mind that no matter what paint you use on wood it won't hold up forever when exposed to the elements. Just look at an old painted wooden house ? that's what you'll get in time: Pealing, cracking, discoloring, etc. There are lots of different opinions about painting and you can always ask a professional painter or someone experienced at your local paint store if you want a second opinion.

Yes, even though it appears to be in a contained environment, accidents do and can happen. Therefore, it is mandatory that we ask you to fill out a burn permit online. Please visit the Fire Department's portion of this website for more information. There is no fee for applying for this permit.