Inserts are made from plate steel or cast iron and most have glass doors so you can see the flames. These appliances fit into the opening of the fireplace, with some models protruding onto the hearth. An insert which is extended out may be more efficient because the...
Requirements for pellet stoves vary by their models and can be found in their instruction manuals. Unfortunately, inspectors may not have access to the instruction manuals. These stoves must also conform to local fire and building code restrictions. Pellet stoves are...
If your home has a Wood Burning appliance your insurance company will most likely require a WETT Certified Inspection prior to issuing an Insurance Policy. A WETT inspection should also be part of a home inspection if you are considering buying a home that has a...
WETT (Wood Energy Technology Transfer) SITE (System Inspections and Technical Evaluation) SITE is a set of standardized guidelines recommended by WETT for the inspection and evaluation of wood-burning and other solid fuel burning systems. This chart identifies...
Many chimney fires occur because the flue interior has been neglected by not being cleaned. Chimneys can become choked and partially blocked with an accumulation of soot deposit, left from burning coal or wood. Soot rises up in the smoke and is deposited by it on the...
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