How do I know if my chimney is safe?

• <div><p>There are a few things you can look out for to ensure your chimney is safe to use. Check for the following issues:</p><ul><li><p>Cracks or missing pieces in the masonry of the chimney</p></li><li><p>Creosote buildup in the chimney, which is a black, tar-like substance</p></li><li><p>Cracks, stains, or scorch marks in the firebox</p></li><li><p>Water stains in or around the fireplace</p></li><li><p>A broken or stuck damper</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

Do you leave the damper open when burning a creosote log?

• <div><p>Yes, you need to leave your chimney damper open when burning a creosote log so that smoke and other debris doesn’t waft into your house as it’s burning. You’ll need to make sure your damper is fully open, even when the log continues to smoke, until it’s completely out and cold. </p></div>

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Weâ ve hired Aggie to build two patios, one fire pit, and one stone wall. We had him here to do the first patio and fire pit and think he did a great job. Everything came out beautifully. We hired him back for another patio with a wrap around stone wall and he did a great job again. Heâ s...
AJR Tile and Masonry
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Reviewed in October 2023
Neo did stellar work and provided excellent advice along the way. We’re really pleased with our natural gas fire pit and grill in the backyard, supplied on a line from our basement. I expect we’ll be calling on these guys again.
S&S Piping and Heat LLC
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Reviewed in April 2023
21 April 2023 Re: MacFarlane Energy Boiler and Burner System Install. My present oil heating system was 30 years old and was ready to retire. I set up a meeting with the MacFarlane Energy sales rep. Cam Lucci. Cam explained the different heating systems available, the cost factors and...
MacFarlane Energy
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Reviewed in March 2023
The installers were great, removed the 70 year old crumbling boiler and all the old valves, expansion tanks etc. and installed the new boiler and hot water tank in just 2 days. They explained what each valve and control did after they finished the installation. No extra charge for removal of...
ARS - Boston
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Reviewed in October 2022
The project went really well - we now have a stone patio and walkway, two beautiful gardens where we used to have a sort of wasteland, and a fire pit - it's turned our backyard into a really valuable space for us - we couldn't be happier.
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Reviewed in July 2022
Wonderful as always! G&P is absolutely awesome and we cannot wait to have them back later this year for a fire pit install :) Would definitely hire them again; great work, transparent RE: pricing, and reasonable. Call them!
G & P Landscape & Construction
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Reviewed in July 2021
Dan Lamarche excellent installer especially since it A very difficult installation. Lovely finished job.
Newpro Operating, LLC
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Reviewed in February 2021
Water Fire Fix was extremely helpful with a water issue in our basement that resulted from a crack in one of our A/C components in our basement boiler room. Tim was responsive and incredibly easy to work with. We did not know where to start in terms of drying out our basement from this water...
Water Fire Fix, LLC
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Fire Pit Installation questions, answered by experts

There are a few things you can look out for to ensure your chimney is safe to use. Check for the following issues:

Cracks or missing pieces in the masonry of the chimney
Creosote buildup in the chimney, which is a black, tar-like substance
Cracks, stains, or scorch marks in the firebox
Water stains in or around the fireplace
A broken or stuck damper

You should have either an ABC or K-rated fire extinguisher in the kitchen. ABC fire extinguishers put out wood, trash, paper, plastic, and textile fires along with grease, oil, gas, kerosene, and electrical fires. A class K fire extinguisher is specifically rated for use in the kitchen and is designed to extinguish combustible cooking materials, including grease and fat.

Yes, there are regulations on using wood stoves, particularly concerning emissions and installation standards. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) sets emission limits for wood stoves to ensure they burn cleaner and more efficiently. Additionally, local building codes may have specific requirements for installation and venting, so it's essential to check with local authorities before installing or upgrading your stove.

Testing a fire extinguisher by discharging even a small amount will void the warranty on the product. Pushing down the pressure pin on top and waiting to see if it pops up is the best way to ensure it’s still pressurized. If you’re concerned about your extinguisher, hire an expert for a professional inspection.

Yes, you need to leave your chimney damper open when burning a creosote log so that smoke and other debris doesn’t waft into your house as it’s burning. You’ll need to make sure your damper is fully open, even when the log continues to smoke, until it’s completely out and cold.

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