Does an outdoor fireplace need fire bricks?

• <div><p>Yes, an outdoor fireplace should use fire bricks. Fire bricks are specially designed to withstand high levels of heat and thus won’t crack as easily as regular bricks when exposed to the intense heat inside a fireplace. </p></div>

Do all pellet stoves need to be vented outside?

• <div><p>Burning wood and wood products such as pellets create carbon monoxide that’s poisonous to humans and pets. Pellet stoves need to vent to the outside through an approved vent or chimney to expel the exhaust. </p></div>

How long does it take to remodel a fireplace?

• <div><p>A fireplace can take anywhere from a few hours to several weeks to remodel, depending on the complexity of the project. For example, for a simple paint job, you’ll spend very little time touching up your fireplace, while larger remodels that involve replacing or repairing a fireplace can take up to 4 weeks.</p></div>

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Q: How long does it take for creosote to build up in a chimney?

• <div><p>The time it takes for creosote to build up in a chimney can vary depending on how often you use your fireplace and the wood you burn. Creosote can start accumulating after just a few fires, especially if you burn unseasoned wood or allow fires to smolder. Regularly using the fireplace without proper maintenance can lead to significant creosote buildup within a few months. To prevent hazardous buildup, have your chimney inspected and cleaned at least once a year.</p></div>

Q: Do chimney cleaning bricks work?

• <div><p>A <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/do-creosote-sweeping-logs-really-work.htm">chimney cleaning brick or log</a> can help loosen creosote between professional chimney cleaning appointments. Although they can help keep your chimney cleaner, they are not a substitute for chimney sweeping and are not meant to be used regularly.</p></div>

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Excellent customer services. Hard working . Took extra care protecting furniture
Vet on The Move
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Reviewed in May 2023
Very professional, easy to deal with!!
Caldera Pressure Washing
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Reviewed in November 2020
David does great work and pays great attention to detail. He has worked on numerous projects for us and we would highly recommend him to any homeowner that is looking for quality workmanship!
Handee Pro LLC
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Reviewed in June 2020
Please beware that Dan will quote you one price in writing and then will add charges after he has moved you. He seemed very helpful at first but then handed us a much bigger bill at the end. Make sure he is honest and upfront with you in writing and then make him stick with it. He also charged...
RELIABLE HOUSEHOLD & OFFICE MOVING, LLC
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Reviewed in January 2020
He responded right away, scheduled a day for the work and did a good job
Barry Robert Barlow
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Reviewed in January 2019
The technician / plumber Josh was most professional & informative. This was work carried out under a guarantee, so no charge was made.
Superior Water & Air Inc
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Reviewed in March 2018
They were prompt. Hired for a spring cleaning, did more than expected. Cleaned behind pictures, closets, 20yr old oven looks new. They did a terrific job.
We Mean Cleaning
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Reviewed in February 2018
It was just an estimate for air duct cleaning.
Seasons Change, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2017
They are excellent. They've given me reasonable prices and they've done extraordinarily good service. You can't say that about a lot of companies! They are very efficient, and they actually tell you what they're doing, which is very beneficial.
Outback Plumbing
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Clean and Inspect a gas fireplaceClean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stoveClean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimney

Serving Lakeview, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

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Emergency services offered

"Everything is going great. Also added some other equipment such as app controlled door locks, etc."

Recommended by93%of homeowners

Brick or Stone Fireplace (Gas) - InstallBrick or Stone Fireplace (Gas) - RepairBrick or Stone Fireplace (Non-Gas) - Install+12 more

Serving Lakeview, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

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Cleaning and installation services for your stoves and fireplaces. Whether it's wood, gas or pellet, we service them all. we have the experience, connections and style to bring your vision to life,on schedule and on budget! Call us today for the area's best!

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JBC Group Solutions Inc

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Brick or Stone Fireplace - Repair

Serving Lakeview, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Emergency services offered

"I have been using them for 3 years for multiple projects and would not go to somebody else. They also built a cabin in the woods. It was built 10 miles from the road so it was like carrying all the stuff up the path. They also did the garage and remodeling of the house, mostly kitchen and a little bit of plumbing work in the bathroom. I am still using them and I would be using them for the next thing that will be coming up too."

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Fireplaces questions, answered by experts

Yes, an outdoor fireplace should use fire bricks. Fire bricks are specially designed to withstand high levels of heat and thus won’t crack as easily as regular bricks when exposed to the intense heat inside a fireplace.

The time it takes for creosote to build up in a chimney can vary depending on how often you use your fireplace and the wood you burn. Creosote can start accumulating after just a few fires, especially if you burn unseasoned wood or allow fires to smolder. Regularly using the fireplace without proper maintenance can lead to significant creosote buildup within a few months. To prevent hazardous buildup, have your chimney inspected and cleaned at least once a year.

Burning wood and wood products such as pellets create carbon monoxide that’s poisonous to humans and pets. Pellet stoves need to vent to the outside through an approved vent or chimney to expel the exhaust.

A chimney cleaning brick or log can help loosen creosote between professional chimney cleaning appointments. Although they can help keep your chimney cleaner, they are not a substitute for chimney sweeping and are not meant to be used regularly.

A fireplace can take anywhere from a few hours to several weeks to remodel, depending on the complexity of the project. For example, for a simple paint job, you’ll spend very little time touching up your fireplace, while larger remodels that involve replacing or repairing a fireplace can take up to 4 weeks.

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