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Improper installation of wood stove inserts can result in a house fire and cause greater pollution. If a stove isn’t installed properly, it can also affect the draft of the stove (i.e., ability to draw combustion air and expel
exhaust).
Proper draft is critical to reducing pollution and maintaining high efficiency.
Before having your wood stove installed, be sure to check with local authorities regarding building codes and permits, and notify your fire insurance company.
The following tips discuss the importance of proper installation. Read the rest »
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Our guest author today discusses some important tips to consider when considering the installation of a wood fireplace insert.
Consider These Helpful Tips When Replacing a Prefabricated Fireplace<
by Karen Duke
There may be several reasons to tear out and replace an existing prefabricated fireplace. It may be:
Damaged from fire, water or deterioration
It no longer suits the design of the home or the lifestyle of your family
A more energy efficient unit is needed Read the rest »
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For all the wood stove owners and soon-to-be-owners of wood stove inserts out there, what do you think of this?
Hampstead, Canada has passed a by-law that bans all wood-burning appliances.
As reported by the West Island Chronicle:
“Throwing a few logs onto the fire to ward off the chills, or boosting a home’s market value by saying it has a fireplace, could soon be memories in the Town of Hampstead, where a bylaw cracking down on wood-burning has just been passed. Read the rest »
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What is the Difference Between Non-catalytic and Catalytic Wood Stove Inserts?
When you begin to shop for one of the wood stove inserts, you will find that you can choose between a catalytic or non-catalytic burner. Both types are certified according to the EPA’s standards. And both types burn more efficiently than the older models. But, there are differences. Read the rest »
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Cleaner Burning Wood Stove Inserts and Fireplaces
The conventional masonry and factory-built fireplaces do not produce heat efficiently. Much of the natural resource being used for energy is wasted. Conventional fireplaces also create smoke – indoors and outdoors. Indoors, this is a health risk for you and your family. Outdoors, it is health risk to everyone, including your neighbors. For this reason, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends that you install one of the EPA certified wood stove inserts, fireplace inserts, or pellet stove.
The internal design of wood stove inserts has completely changed since the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued the standards of performance for new wood stoves in 1988. Read the rest »
