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The Original Flame - Wood Burning Fireplace

A wood-burning fireplace, stove or inserts are a wonderful and magnificent addition to any household. It brings warmth, builds an ambiance, and adds style to just about any space.

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The Original Flame - Wood Burning Fireplace

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  1. MAINTAINING AND INSTALLING FIREPLACES IN PETERBOROUGH, THE KAWARTHAS, BUCKHORN, LAKEFEILD, MILLBROOK AND SURROUNDING AREAS. https://www.theoriginalflame.com/ How to Maintain Your Wood Burning Fireplace

  2. Wood Burning Fireplaces A wood-burning fireplace, stove or inserts are a wonderful and magnificent addition to any household. It brings warmth, builds an ambiance, and adds style to just about any space. For effective usage, it is important to maintain your fireplace and keep it in optimal condition. A well-maintained and cared for wood burning fireplace will not only save you time and money but will also add tremendous value to your home. It will amaze your family members and keep guests in admiration.

  3. TIP 1: Clean the interior of the fireplace Tips For Maintaining Wood Burning Fireplaces Burning of wood in fireplaces produces deposits and buildup of a variety of dust, dirt particles, ashes etc. It is important to remove these byproducts left behind regularly after the fireplace is burnt out. It is a crucial step because the deposits are potentially harmful for the home and those that live there.

  4. TIP 2: Install heatproof glass doors and blower Glass fireplace doors greatly reduce the chances of sparks or logs tumbling out of the fireplace which can damage tile or wood flooring, destroy carpeting, melt linoleum or even worse roll right into someone standing next to the fireplace. The heatproof glass doors should be cleaned regularly to prevent the buildup of materials and keep your fireplace in good condition. You can try using a light sandpaper to scrape off any tougher buildup that doesn’t just wipe off. Tips For Maintaining Wood Burning Fireplaces

  5. TIP 3: Look out for smoke Tips For Maintaining Wood Burning Fireplaces An efficient wood burning fireplace should not emit smoke into the home. Hence, if you notice any smoke from the fireplace, it could be a warning sign to immediately consider cleaning your fireplace. The major reason for smoke is either a wrong wood-burning practice or a dirty chimney with soot or creosote build-up. It can also be because there is debris in the chimney jamming the venting of the smoke.

  6. TIP 4: Use the right wood All types of wood are not okay to burn in your fireplace. As a general rule, stick with seasoned hardwood like maple, oak and birch. And stay away from softwoods like cedar and pine. Seasoned woods are those that have been properly dried with usually less than 20% moisture. Generally, wood should be dried for 6-12 months before they’re good for burning in your home. To make them dry faster, you can split logs into smaller pieces of wood. Hardwood may be more expensive, but they also produce more heat, burn longer, and don’t produce as much creosote as softwood. You’re much better off using hardwood over softwood for the long run. Tips For Maintaining Wood Burning Fireplaces

  7. TIP 5:Check the Chimney and its Cap A well-functioning chimney is crucial for an efficient fireplace. Whether you have a masonry or metal chimney, you must regularly check it for cracks, dents, or rust. They could be warning signs of a bigger problem. Also, the chimney has a cap usually made of stone or metal slab, designed to keep water, birds, and other debris out. The cap features a screen on its side, which also functions as a spark arrester. Regularly check the cap and the screen and replace them when necessary. Tips For Maintaining Wood Burning Fireplaces

  8. TIP 6:ANNUAL INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE Tips For Maintaining Wood Burning Fireplaces Apart from the regular cleaning and maintenance, it’s recommended that you hire a professional installer and/or service provider to inspect your fireplace annually, especially close to the winter months. This will ensure that your fireplace is in good condition and prepared for the colder season. It’s easy to skip things while performing your regular cleaning since you are not an expert. A specialist will professionally inspect your fireplace and make appropriate recommendations.

  9. Tips For Maintaining Wood Burning Fireplaces Bottom line – whether you own a wood burning fireplace, wood inserts or wood stove, they all need a little extra love and care. You can always do it yourself of course. But for those who can’t, you should reach out to a reputable fireplace installation and service provider for expert maintenance.

  10. Phone: 1-705-742-9452Mailing Address: Unit 2 – 982 Hwy 7 E Otonabee, ON, K9J 6X8Showroom Location: 982 Highway 7 East, Unit 2Peterborough, ON K9J 6X8Showroom Hours: Monday to Friday – 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.Saturday – 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Sunday Closed https://www.theoriginalflame.com/

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