
Chimney and fireplace blog
Seasonal notes on chimney and fireplace care, written for homes in and around Jacksonville.
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Chimney and fireplace guides
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When the gas fireplace will not turn on Safe checks in the right order, and the point where a homeowner stops.
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Choosing gas or wood as the fuel for a new fireplace Wood vs gas fireplace: one asks for a chimney and a woodpile, the other for a gas line and a vent route.
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How big and how thick a hearth extension has to be Sections R1001.9, R1001.10 and R1004.2 of the residential code, with worked examples.
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After the home inspector flags the chimney A flag in the report names a symptom, not a cause. Reading its wording, and turning it into a scoped written estimate before the inspection period ends.
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How does a gas fireplace work? Follow the call for heat from the control to the burner without taking the appliance apart.
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How an electric fireplace makes heat and a flame effect Decide whether you want a decorative flame, room heat, or both before choosing a unit.
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