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  1. Organic Fireplace Support

    Started by Gunnar Alquist, 09-08-2022 03:38 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 9,053
    Bob Harper
    10-06-2022, 04:28 PM Go to last post

  2. Unhappy CO Gases from Wood ???

    Started by Joe Reilly, 01-22-2021 03:19 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 9,113
    Bob Harper
    10-05-2022, 06:03 PM Go to last post

  3. Fuel Pipe On Gas water Heater

    Started by Sam Morris, 08-04-2022 03:33 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 998
    Bob Harper
    10-04-2022, 09:00 PM Go to last post

  4. InspectionNews Login

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 08-10-2022 07:03 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,860
    Brian Hannigan
    08-18-2022, 07:18 AM Go to last post

  5. Vertical brick cracks exterior chimney

    Started by Randall Clark, 05-04-2021 06:52 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
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    Marc M
    05-16-2021, 07:30 AM Go to last post

  6. Fireplace flue too close to a window?

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

  7. Is this Transite?

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

  8. sand deposits at hearth extension

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

  9. appliance connector on exterior

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

  10. Flue Pipe on this Gas Water Heater

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

  11. Flue Pipe Touching Building Material

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

  12. Rubber Chimney

    Started by Sam Morris, 03-05-2020 05:27 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 4,174
    Bob Harper
    03-08-2020, 05:49 PM Go to last post

  13. Sealed Gas Fireplace Clearances

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

  14. Ash dump under home

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

  15. Air Return within 10 ft of Firebox

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

  16. rubber membrane used for chimney crown

    Started by Sam Morris, 04-01-2019 05:48 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 7,253
    Matthew Steger
    04-03-2019, 08:01 AM Go to last post

  17. Termination Cap

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

  18. Identifying Double Wall Stove Pipe

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

  19. CSST can this be good ?

    Started by Sam Morris, 12-12-2018 03:16 PM
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    Bart Ogden
    12-16-2018, 05:38 PM Go to last post

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

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

  21. 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

  22. 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: 21,150
    John Dirks Jr
    05-09-2018, 06:22 PM Go to last post

  23. Chimney build issue?

    Started by Aaron Scheuerer, 03-13-2018 04:39 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 10,241
    John Kogel
    03-16-2018, 05:58 PM Go to last post

  24. Vertical firestop

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

  25. Firebox support is plywood

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

  26. Thumbs up Congratulations to the graduating class!

    Started by Brian Hannigan, 09-04-2017 03:38 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 4,362
    Brian Hannigan
    09-04-2017, 03:38 PM Go to last post

  27. Blower inside fireplace

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

  28. Level II Chimney Inspection Cost

    Started by Mike Lamb, 04-15-2013 12:54 PM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 22,122
    Andrew Brown
    06-21-2017, 01:49 PM Go to last post

  29. Chimney shifted

    Started by Dave Rose, 02-02-2017 12:24 PM
    call, chimney, house, included, pretty 9 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 32
    • Views: 22,768
    Jerry Peck
    02-09-2017, 09:27 PM Go to last post

  30. B vent clearance

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 01-10-2017 07:00 PM
    clearance, vent 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 6,158
    Raymond Wand
    01-12-2017, 01:29 PM Go to last post

  31. roof felt touching water heater vent pipe

    Started by Randy West, 11-05-2016 08:06 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 7,365
    Bob Harper
    11-05-2016, 09:28 PM Go to last post

  32. Inadequate Elevation?

    Started by Dan Cullen, 10-31-2016 05:49 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 4,990
    Bob Harper
    10-31-2016, 06:57 PM Go to last post

  33. Damper needed?

    Started by Dave Hill, 10-11-2016 03:32 PM
    damper, fireplace, masonry, required, room
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 6,414
    ROBERT YOUNG
    10-28-2016, 04:50 AM Go to last post

  34. Plywood under firebox?

    Started by Welmoed Sisson, 10-13-2016 08:13 AM
    ash, dump, plywood;, pointing, removed 3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 10,909
    gary carroll
    10-21-2016, 09:41 AM Go to last post

  35. Direct Vent under opening window

    Started by Jim Hintz, 05-21-2012 06:58 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 25,814
    Kelkmac
    10-05-2016, 05:51 AM Go to last post

  36. 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: 6,720
    Bob Harper
    09-21-2016, 05:16 PM Go to last post

  37. 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: 6,576
    ROBERT YOUNG
    09-17-2016, 09:05 AM Go to last post

  38. Bimatellic spring damper

    Started by Vern Heiler, 08-01-2016 05:57 PM
    data, enclosure, find, sec, tag 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 8,994
    Bob Harper
    08-05-2016, 05:53 AM Go to last post

  39. gas furnace exterior terminations

    Started by Robert Foster, 06-10-2016 03:50 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 7,153
    Mark Reinmiller
    06-10-2016, 06:31 PM Go to last post

  40. Rusting on Type B Flue Pipes

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 05-17-2016 06:06 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 7,008
    Eric Barker
    05-27-2016, 07:09 PM Go to last post

  41. 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: 3,834
    brian engleton
    05-16-2016, 04:47 AM Go to last post

  42. 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: 10,879
    Bob Harper
    05-12-2016, 05:15 PM Go to last post

  43. 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: 5,373
    Bob Harper
    04-13-2016, 08:06 PM Go to last post

  44. Chimney sweeping and fire safety

    Started by John Kogel, 12-24-2015 10:40 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 6,298
    MichaelBrown
    04-10-2016, 11:02 PM Go to last post

  45. Gas fireplace termination

    Started by Richard Roshak, 03-18-2016 12:23 PM
    fireplace, gas, soffit, vent, vents 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 7,966
    Dan Cullen
    03-30-2016, 06:29 PM Go to last post

  46. 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: 11,029
    ROBERT YOUNG
    02-14-2016, 07:46 PM Go to last post

  47. Ventless gas fireplace verbiage

    Started by George Sharrett, 01-28-2010 06:19 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 22,360
    John Kogel
    12-05-2015, 10:42 AM Go to last post

  48. Sediment traps at fireplaces

    Started by Jerry Peck, 11-21-2015 07:39 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 8,117
    Bill Bryan
    11-21-2015, 08:16 AM Go to last post

  49. 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: 10,503
    Bob Harper
    11-01-2015, 10:12 PM Go to last post

  50. 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: 6,020
    Garry Sorrells
    10-14-2015, 06:28 AM Go to last post

  51. 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: 7,693
    ROBERT YOUNG
    10-11-2015, 12:16 PM Go to last post

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

    Started by Brian Hannigan, 09-04-2015 10:00 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 5,572
    ROBERT YOUNG
    10-07-2015, 05:00 AM Go to last post

  53. Hearth extension code?

    Started by Robert W, 01-11-2015 10:03 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 11,261
    Ian Page
    09-23-2015, 01:56 PM Go to last post

  54. Cracked Fire Brick

    Started by Jim Robinson, 06-24-2015 12:41 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 7,395
    Stephen Tilleux
    07-01-2015, 10:05 AM Go to last post

  55. metal gas vent

    Started by cory nystul, 06-22-2015 10:30 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 5,280
    Bob Harper
    06-23-2015, 06:02 PM Go to last post

  56. 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: 9,712
    Suzanne Clark
    05-18-2015, 04:36 PM Go to last post

  57. Chimney Jack Introduction

    Started by Jack King, 04-20-2015 02:35 PM
    chimney-related, jack, questions
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 6,496
    Jack King
    04-24-2015, 03:22 PM Go to last post

  58. Water Heater Flue

    Started by Tom Cissell, 04-21-2015 08:07 AM
    feet, flue, heater, vertical, water 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 5,007
    Billy Stephens
    04-21-2015, 09:01 AM Go to last post

  59. Un-vented gas logs in sealed fireplace.

    Started by Vern Heiler, 03-24-2015 01:55 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 30
    • Views: 9,262
    Mark Reinmiller
    03-26-2015, 05:22 PM Go to last post

  60. Direct vent clearance

    Started by Tom Rees, 02-12-2015 02:50 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 8,102
    Stephen Tilleux
    02-18-2015, 11:46 AM Go to last post

  61. 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: 7,578
    Marc M
    02-16-2015, 08:08 PM Go to last post

  62. 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: 6,269
    Mike Tao
    02-16-2015, 09:23 AM Go to last post

  63. fireplace chimney clearance

    Started by Cory Bates, 10-28-2014 07:22 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 7,618
    Christian Schneider
    02-13-2015, 10:08 PM Go to last post

  64. Pre-fab fireplace fire

    Started by Vern Heiler, 01-14-2015 06:47 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 34
    • Views: 9,162
    Vern Heiler
    02-06-2015, 01:40 PM Go to last post

  65. New type of direct vent fireplace!!

    Started by Trent Tarter, 02-05-2015 10:36 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 4,819
    John Kogel
    02-06-2015, 08:09 AM Go to last post

  66. First Post

    Started by jrfarrar, 01-13-2015 04:30 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 4,362
    John Kogel
    01-14-2015, 05:57 PM Go to last post

  67. Immediate Assistance Required

    Started by Raymond Wand, 12-17-2014 03:05 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 7,369
    Marshall Brown
    12-27-2014, 06:46 AM Go to last post

  68. Holiday Cartoon

    Started by Mike Lamb, 12-26-2014 04:37 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 3,904
    Mike Lamb
    12-26-2014, 04:37 PM Go to last post

  69. older gas insert in 1920 fireplace

    Started by cory nystul, 11-28-2014 08:23 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 6,059
    Bob Harper
    11-30-2014, 11:40 AM Go to last post

  70. Gas Key Covered

    Started by Chris Stichter, 11-12-2014 05:51 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 8,314
    Rich Goeken
    11-20-2014, 10:14 AM Go to last post

  71. Voids within the chimney

    Started by Chris Weekly, 11-04-2014 01:40 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 5,443
    Ashley Eldridge
    11-17-2014, 09:38 AM Go to last post

  72. Fireplace HE

    Started by Marc M, 11-12-2014 09:46 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 4,511
    Jerry Peck
    11-13-2014, 08:39 AM Go to last post

  73. Flue gaps at cap

    Started by Dave Rose, 11-03-2014 04:30 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 6,383
    Bob Harper
    11-06-2014, 03:49 PM Go to last post

  74. two vents one gas fireplace?

    Started by cory nystul, 10-23-2014 09:10 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 5,373
    john stone
    11-01-2014, 03:19 PM Go to last post

  75. Hearth extension

    Started by Marc M, 10-17-2014 08:00 AM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 7,918
    Marc M
    10-18-2014, 10:00 PM Go to last post

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