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  1. Fireplace flue too close to a window?

    Started by JIM MURPHY, 10-19-2020 12:00 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 744
    Jerry Peck
    10-21-2020, 04:44 PM Go to last post

  2. Is this Transite?

    Started by Pierre Coulombe, 08-29-2020 02:18 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 866
    davidlcarbone
    10-01-2020, 06:43 AM Go to last post

  3. sand deposits at hearth extension

    Started by jim baird, 04-03-2019 06:32 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 2,813
    Bob Harper
    08-28-2020, 03:46 PM Go to last post

  4. appliance connector on exterior

    Started by John Dirks Jr, 06-26-2019 05:39 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 47,523
    Caren James
    08-13-2020, 10:25 PM Go to last post

  5. Flue Pipe on this Gas Water Heater

    Started by Sam Morris, 04-01-2020 03:01 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 4,980
    Gunnar Alquist
    04-07-2020, 08:42 PM Go to last post

  6. Flue Pipe Touching Building Material

    Started by Sam Morris, 03-06-2020 02:21 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,539
    Richard Bushong
    03-11-2020, 07:56 AM Go to last post

  7. Rubber Chimney

    Started by Sam Morris, 03-05-2020 05:27 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 1,133
    Bob Harper
    03-08-2020, 05:49 PM Go to last post

  8. Sealed Gas Fireplace Clearances

    Started by Mike Calcaterra, 05-30-2019 08:04 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 13,584
    Lee A. Brammeier
    06-06-2019, 06:43 AM Go to last post

  9. Ash dump under home

    Started by Marc M, 05-26-2019 11:22 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,980
    Marc M
    05-29-2019, 10:27 AM Go to last post

  10. Air Return within 10 ft of Firebox

    Started by Sam Morris, 04-11-2019 04:40 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 20,493
    Jim Adams
    05-01-2019, 10:38 AM Go to last post

  11. rubber membrane used for chimney crown

    Started by Sam Morris, 04-01-2019 05:48 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 4,727
    Matthew Steger
    04-03-2019, 08:01 AM Go to last post

  12. Termination Cap

    Started by Jim Gecz, 09-20-2018 12:15 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 28,229
    Bob Harper
    03-03-2019, 08:07 PM Go to last post

  13. Identifying Double Wall Stove Pipe

    Started by Andrew Kolar, 02-12-2019 06:02 AM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 6,865
    Bob Harper
    03-03-2019, 07:56 PM Go to last post

  14. CSST can this be good ?

    Started by Sam Morris, 12-12-2018 03:16 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 13,310
    Bart Ogden
    12-16-2018, 05:38 PM Go to last post

  15. Post Vigorous chimney cleaning likely led to house fire - Flint Journal

    Started by Brian Hannigan, 03-26-2007 03:43 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 37,424
    ROBERT YOUNG
    09-19-2018, 06:28 AM Go to last post

  16. Gas fireplace wall exhaust clearance

    Started by JIM MURPHY, 05-18-2018 02:45 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
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    JIM MURPHY
    05-19-2018, 05:26 AM Go to last post

  17. Metal Chimney distance from an operable window and above soffit

    Started by JIM MURPHY, 04-13-2018 03:44 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 17,355
    John Dirks Jr
    05-09-2018, 06:22 PM Go to last post

  18. Chimney build issue?

    Started by Aaron Scheuerer, 03-13-2018 04:39 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 7,256
    John Kogel
    03-16-2018, 05:58 PM Go to last post

  19. Vertical firestop

    Started by Marc M, 02-05-2018 12:11 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 6,460
    Marc M
    02-05-2018, 08:05 AM Go to last post

  20. Firebox support is plywood

    Started by Donald Bissex, 03-29-2014 03:40 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 27,181
    Dave Rose
    09-07-2017, 12:09 PM Go to last post

  21. Thumbs up Congratulations to the graduating class!

    Started by Brian Hannigan, 09-04-2017 03:38 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 2,190
    Brian Hannigan
    09-04-2017, 03:38 PM Go to last post

  22. Blower inside fireplace

    Started by Jim Robinson, 07-12-2017 03:07 PM
    blower, fireplace, inside, melt, wiring 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 8,071
    Markus Keller
    07-12-2017, 03:30 PM Go to last post

  23. Level II Chimney Inspection Cost

    Started by Mike Lamb, 04-15-2013 12:54 PM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 18,320
    Andrew Brown
    06-21-2017, 01:49 PM Go to last post

  24. Chimney shifted

    Started by Dave Rose, 02-02-2017 12:24 PM
    call, chimney, house, included, pretty 9 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 32
    • Views: 16,171
    Jerry Peck
    02-09-2017, 09:27 PM Go to last post

  25. B vent clearance

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 01-10-2017 07:00 PM
    clearance, vent 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,100
    Raymond Wand
    01-12-2017, 01:29 PM Go to last post

  26. roof felt touching water heater vent pipe

    Started by Randy West, 11-05-2016 08:06 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,519
    Bob Harper
    11-05-2016, 09:28 PM Go to last post

  27. Inadequate Elevation?

    Started by Dan Cullen, 10-31-2016 05:49 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,571
    Bob Harper
    10-31-2016, 06:57 PM Go to last post

  28. Damper needed?

    Started by Dave Hill, 10-11-2016 03:32 PM
    damper, fireplace, masonry, required, room
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,021
    ROBERT YOUNG
    10-28-2016, 04:50 AM Go to last post

  29. Plywood under firebox?

    Started by Welmoed Sisson, 10-13-2016 08:13 AM
    ash, dump, plywood;, pointing, removed 3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 5,146
    gary carroll
    10-21-2016, 09:41 AM Go to last post

  30. Direct Vent under opening window

    Started by Jim Hintz, 05-21-2012 06:58 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 18,348
    Kelkmac
    10-05-2016, 05:51 AM Go to last post

  31. Wood stove vent not enclosed in chase

    Started by Terry Beck, 09-19-2016 06:30 PM
    ceiling, chimney, fireblock, stove, wood 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,168
    Bob Harper
    09-21-2016, 05:16 PM Go to last post

  32. B vent clearance question..

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 09-16-2016 10:56 PM
    appreciated, clearance, heat, question, vent 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,970
    ROBERT YOUNG
    09-17-2016, 09:05 AM Go to last post

  33. Bimatellic spring damper

    Started by Vern Heiler, 08-01-2016 05:57 PM
    data, enclosure, find, sec, tag 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,346
    Bob Harper
    08-05-2016, 05:53 AM Go to last post

  34. gas furnace exterior terminations

    Started by Robert Foster, 06-10-2016 03:50 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 3,706
    Mark Reinmiller
    06-10-2016, 06:31 PM Go to last post

  35. Rusting on Type B Flue Pipes

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 05-17-2016 06:06 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,900
    Eric Barker
    05-27-2016, 07:09 PM Go to last post

  36. Does Mendota Full View 41 need a separate shut off valve?

    Started by brian engleton, 05-16-2016 04:47 AM
    gas shutoff
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,394
    brian engleton
    05-16-2016, 04:47 AM Go to last post

  37. Question Am I overthinking this??

    Started by Jeff Gainey, 04-25-2016 04:28 PM
    chimney, overthinking, solid, structure, support 5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 29
    • Views: 5,705
    Bob Harper
    05-12-2016, 05:15 PM Go to last post

  38. I use the fireplace all the time, there is nothing wrong with it

    Started by Alton Darty, 04-12-2016 04:00 PM
    confused, head, shake, time, walk 3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,560
    Bob Harper
    04-13-2016, 08:06 PM Go to last post

  39. Chimney sweeping and fire safety

    Started by John Kogel, 12-24-2015 10:40 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,541
    MichaelBrown
    04-10-2016, 11:02 PM Go to last post

  40. Gas fireplace termination

    Started by Richard Roshak, 03-18-2016 12:23 PM
    fireplace, gas, soffit, vent, vents 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 4,150
    Dan Cullen
    03-30-2016, 06:29 PM Go to last post

  41. Ventless fireplace and firestopping the attic

    Started by JB Thompson, 02-11-2016 03:26 PM
    attic, firestopping, unit, ventless, void 3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 5,334
    ROBERT YOUNG
    02-14-2016, 07:46 PM Go to last post

  42. Ventless gas fireplace verbiage

    Started by George Sharrett, 01-28-2010 06:19 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 15,991
    John Kogel
    12-05-2015, 10:42 AM Go to last post

  43. Sediment traps at fireplaces

    Started by Jerry Peck, 11-21-2015 07:39 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 3,848
    Bill Bryan
    11-21-2015, 08:16 AM Go to last post

  44. Replace Flex gas line with solid pipe in Fireplace

    Started by Sue Oberlin, 10-21-2015 01:34 PM
    fireplace, flex, gas, logs, pipe 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 6,125
    Bob Harper
    11-01-2015, 10:12 PM Go to last post

  45. Chimney cap - any chance there are worse problems underneath?

    Started by Dave Cole, 10-13-2015 06:33 PM
    amount, problems, soot, underneath, worn 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,744
    Garry Sorrells
    10-14-2015, 06:28 AM Go to last post

  46. Horizontal Masonry Chimney

    Started by Gunnar Alquist, 06-22-2015 06:56 PM
    horizontal chimney, masonry fireplace, weird chimney 4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 4,038
    ROBERT YOUNG
    10-11-2015, 12:16 PM Go to last post

  47. Post Is your chimney ready for winter? - Tavistock Times Gazette

    Started by Brian Hannigan, 09-04-2015 10:00 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,567
    ROBERT YOUNG
    10-07-2015, 05:00 AM Go to last post

  48. Hearth extension code?

    Started by Robert W, 01-11-2015 10:03 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 6,744
    Ian Page
    09-23-2015, 01:56 PM Go to last post

  49. Cracked Fire Brick

    Started by Jim Robinson, 06-24-2015 12:41 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 4,654
    Stephen Tilleux
    07-01-2015, 10:05 AM Go to last post

  50. metal gas vent

    Started by cory nystul, 06-22-2015 10:30 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,838
    Bob Harper
    06-23-2015, 06:02 PM Go to last post

  51. Oil Furnace and gas water heater into same flue

    Started by Bill Thacker, 05-05-2009 04:36 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 6,319
    Suzanne Clark
    05-18-2015, 04:36 PM Go to last post

  52. Chimney Jack Introduction

    Started by Jack King, 04-20-2015 02:35 PM
    chimney-related, jack, questions
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 3,555
    Jack King
    04-24-2015, 03:22 PM Go to last post

  53. Water Heater Flue

    Started by Tom Cissell, 04-21-2015 08:07 AM
    feet, flue, heater, vertical, water 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,265
    Billy Stephens
    04-21-2015, 09:01 AM Go to last post

  54. Un-vented gas logs in sealed fireplace.

    Started by Vern Heiler, 03-24-2015 01:55 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 30
    • Views: 4,383
    Mark Reinmiller
    03-26-2015, 05:22 PM Go to last post

  55. Direct vent clearance

    Started by Tom Rees, 02-12-2015 02:50 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 4,086
    Stephen Tilleux
    02-18-2015, 11:46 AM Go to last post

  56. The agent blew the front off this box today

    Started by Marc M, 02-09-2015 10:14 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 4,264
    Marc M
    02-16-2015, 08:08 PM Go to last post

  57. How to charge for the new housing final inspection and one year inspection?

    Started by Mike Tao, 02-12-2015 08:34 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 3,247
    Mike Tao
    02-16-2015, 09:23 AM Go to last post

  58. fireplace chimney clearance

    Started by Cory Bates, 10-28-2014 07:22 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 3,818
    Christian Schneider
    02-13-2015, 10:08 PM Go to last post

  59. Pre-fab fireplace fire

    Started by Vern Heiler, 01-14-2015 06:47 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 34
    • Views: 4,406
    Vern Heiler
    02-06-2015, 01:40 PM Go to last post

  60. New type of direct vent fireplace!!

    Started by Trent Tarter, 02-05-2015 10:36 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,110
    John Kogel
    02-06-2015, 08:09 AM Go to last post

  61. First Post

    Started by jrfarrar, 01-13-2015 04:30 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,872
    John Kogel
    01-14-2015, 05:57 PM Go to last post

  62. Immediate Assistance Required

    Started by Raymond Wand, 12-17-2014 03:05 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 3,766
    Marshall Brown
    12-27-2014, 06:46 AM Go to last post

  63. Holiday Cartoon

    Started by Mike Lamb, 12-26-2014 04:37 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,569
    Mike Lamb
    12-26-2014, 04:37 PM Go to last post

  64. older gas insert in 1920 fireplace

    Started by cory nystul, 11-28-2014 08:23 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,066
    Bob Harper
    11-30-2014, 11:40 AM Go to last post

  65. Gas Key Covered

    Started by Chris Stichter, 11-12-2014 05:51 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 3,763
    Rich Goeken
    11-20-2014, 10:14 AM Go to last post

  66. Voids within the chimney

    Started by Chris Weekly, 11-04-2014 01:40 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,292
    Ashley Eldridge
    11-17-2014, 09:38 AM Go to last post

  67. Fireplace HE

    Started by Marc M, 11-12-2014 09:46 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,821
    Jerry Peck
    11-13-2014, 08:39 AM Go to last post

  68. Flue gaps at cap

    Started by Dave Rose, 11-03-2014 04:30 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,582
    Bob Harper
    11-06-2014, 03:49 PM Go to last post

  69. two vents one gas fireplace?

    Started by cory nystul, 10-23-2014 09:10 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,783
    john stone
    11-01-2014, 03:19 PM Go to last post

  70. Hearth extension

    Started by Marc M, 10-17-2014 08:00 AM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 4,468
    Marc M
    10-18-2014, 10:00 PM Go to last post

  71. Masonry chimney wrap

    Started by Chris Weekly, 10-15-2014 01:37 PM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 5,678
    Chris Weekly
    10-15-2014, 09:21 PM Go to last post

  72. Think I'll Be Disclaiming This

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 09-27-2014 08:54 AM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 3,699
    Dom D'Agostino
    10-03-2014, 07:27 PM Go to last post

  73. Bill Hubric, Discovery Home Inspections, LLC.

    Started by Bill HUBRIC, 09-27-2014 09:55 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,545
    William Kievit
    09-28-2014, 12:56 PM Go to last post

  74. Direct vent under a window....

    Started by Bob Sisson, 09-18-2014 02:28 PM
    direct vent, fireplace, hazzard, window 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,024
    Bob Sisson
    09-18-2014, 04:15 PM Go to last post

  75. Identifying AC Unit

    Started by Geof Greer, 08-27-2014 11:25 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,898
    Trent Tarter
    09-02-2014, 08:44 PM Go to last post

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