Questions tagged [fireplace]
For questions generally relating to devices or implements in which fuel is burned in a controlled manner for aesthetic reasons in addition to heat production.
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What type of material should be used to fill a gap in between my fireplace tiles?
I recently repainted the tiles and grout of my fireplace, using the appropriate sander, primer and paint recommended by Benjamin Moore. I then inserted a new set of fireplace doors. I was hoping the ...
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How to fit a fireplace insert into my existing fireplace?
I am currently not using my wood fire place and would like to put an infrared insert in. Note, there are many options for conventional, convection based heaters but I am only interested in an infrared ...
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Gas Fireplace pilot light stays on but the main burner won't start
I have a Superior DR-500CMN direct vent gas fireplace that won't start. I have cleaned the Thermocouple and Thermopile. The pilot light stays on strong and has a clean blue flame. I tested the ...
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Installed ledgerstone around fireplace but doesn't look right - panel seams obvious - what did we do wrong?
I had 6 x 16 ledger stone panels installed and I'm surprised that the seams are so visible/obvious. I'm not sure if this is because of the source we chose, the install is poor/incorrect or this just ...
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Would removing an interior brick facia reduce foundation settling?
We've got a 16ft by 8ft wide fireplace. The brick facia inside the house has been slowly detaching from the wall and we have some drywall cracking around windows on each side of the fireplace. We don'...
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How do I automatically run a fan whenever my freestanding gas fireplace is running?
Under the 2020 NEC, I'm looking to add an extra fan to a freestanding gas fireplace beyond the built in blower. The extra fan is an ordinary wall fan with a 15A/120V plug.
The existing blower uses a ...
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Creating a subfloor where a fireplace used to be
I've got to fill in and put a subfloor where they removed tiles and Bricks used to be. What I have are a mixture of 2x10 on the left, concrete blocks in the center and bricks on the right all at ...
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Wall switch doesn't work on fireplace [closed]
Our gas fireplace has the panel underneath for ignition, gas level, and pilot/on/off. We can fully operate the fireplace from here regardless of the wall switch. I'd like to leave the one knob on on ...
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Firebox lever left bottom
On the lever in lower left front of the firebox. Yes,I have a vent outside. Is the up and to left locked the open position?
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Natural gas fireplace pilot line size? Pilot stays lit, no main gas unless jumped
Natural gas fireplace pilot line size? Pilot stays lit, no main gas unless jumped
I replaced the pilot light, thermocouple, thermopile and igniter. The unit I bought has a much smaller pilot line than ...
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Gas logs will not ignite
I have gas logs that will not light. I do see the spark when I push the button. However, when I hold down the pilot button for an extended period of time I get no fire or flame and I also do not ...
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Hearth Protection
Looking for some kind of protective mat for the area in front of this wood burning fireplace. Both to keep it clean for the 9 months we aren't using it and to protect it from heat/embers. It's only ...
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What's the best way to tile over brick?
I'm replacing an old brick hearth with tile, and wondering the best way to approach this. I've removed most of the brick except for a 48x60" area, and will be using 12x24" tiles. My plan is ...
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Pilot light on gas log fireplace extinguishes when turn gas control knob to "on" (with good sensors)
My questions is similar to this one. With my gas fireplace, when lighting the pilot, I press the pilot knob inward, send a spark, and hold the pilot for two minutes. I then release the pilot at which ...
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What's the difference btw a pilot light & thermocouple in gas fireplace?
A follow up to an earlier question. I have a new Heat & Glo Slimline fireplace, MODEL SL-5X-IFT-G hooked up to a propane tank. After many adjustments by technicians, there seems to be a reasonable ...
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Replacement doors are about an inch wide and cover part of heat return holes. Can i seal this with caulk and what would i use to brace?
I bought a set to cover fireplace doors. Gave exact measurements and stated I had double blowers for heat return to house. What I received is slightly covering the return holes and the bracing can't ...
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Top handle, metal fireplace screen warms. Unit not lit, and days after use. No pilot light on unit, has internal fan
Top handle, metal fireplace screen warms. Unit not lit, and days after use. Unit is enclosed propane burner, with mantel. There's an internal fan and no pilot light on unit, but has thermocouple. ...
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Hanging objects on wood panel mantle
I have a house built in 1957 and in the living room is a fireplace with wood paneling mantle. This is my first home and am not sure what is behind the wood paneling and what it can support. I'd like ...
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Gas Fireplace Chimney / Flue Question
In a new build the fireplace installer came to install the last portion of flue, cap, and "crown" - in my case all of this is metal. They left without saying anything (probably normal since ...
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How do I vapor seal around a fireplace exhaust?
I have a fireplace exhaust going through an exterior wall. It is a double-wall one for a freestanding propane fireplace, with the supply air coming in the outer chamber. The wall has rockwool ...
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Cleaning hot ash out of a woodstove without creating soot plumes
We got a woodstove insert last year and it worked great. The only problem was that every time I go to clean out the ashes, it creates small plumes of black soot that dusted all of our shelves and ...
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Outdoor Kiva Fireplace grate
New house to me here in the mountains of CO. I have an outdoor Kiva that does not have a grate at the bottom. Thinking that may be helpful for airflow etc. But remember the shape of the Kiva is in ...
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Removing fireplace mantle made out of drywall
I'm wondering if I can remove the drywall looking mantle buildout and replace with a wood mantle? I'm guessing it would be easiest to leave the vertical drywall beams, but I'm not sure if it makes ...
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What can I safely burn isopropyl gel fuel in?
I would like to decant isopropyl gel fuel (i.e. Terraflame) into a safe container to burn in my fireplace.
In other words, I would like to create a fire bowl essentially in my indoor fireplace.
What ...
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Gas fireplace won’t stay lit unless I remove glass
Runs good when I remove glass and lean it against opening otherwise it goes out
It’s a napoleon insert
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Is it safe to install an electric fireplace in front of a decommissioned gas fireplace?
I have a gas fireplace that I’ve not used in 7 yrs and I’m trying to update it to an electric fireplace. My contractor thinks it’s better to just cap the gas line and build a new fireplace wall with a ...
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Wire gauge smaller other switches and confused on how to replace with timer switch
I upgraded couple of exhaust fan flip switches with timer switch(this one) and it went smooth. Now I am trying to do the same with fire place switch but little confused. I opened the switch and look ...
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Natural gas fireplace with included "smart" thermostat and DIY added "dumb" thermostat as a power outage failsafe [closed]
I'm seeking a fireplace that can have two thermostats installed in parallel, a "smart" thermostat that requires power and a "dumb" mechanical thermostat that allows the fireplace ...
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What adhesive do I need for this fireplace cladding?
I have a fireplace where the stones are falling out and some are loose. This is my first time dealing with fireplaces so i’m not sure what type of stone this is. What type of adhesive would I need for ...
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What are these fireplace features and parts called?
I had my old fireplace damaged in a storm which resulted in its hasty removal and an ugly patch to cover the hole. I've been shopping for a replacement off and on since but it seems I'm running into ...
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Fireplace Crack between Brick and Drywall
Recently bought a house and today noticed a bit of a crack running vertically along where the fireplace bricks meet the drywall. Also there is some paint cracking on the ceiling right above (maybe old ...
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Installing floating mantel on metal studs
We got our fireplace tiled recently and bought a floating mantel shelf. It is a 5 foot long mantel shelf that weighs 15-20 pounds. It is hollow and is 4” tall. There are only metal studs available to ...
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Can this upper vent be covered?
can this upper vent be covered/removed? This is a wood fireplace, that we plan on using. There is also a hole in the right side of the fireplace.
We plan on putting a large post/shelf where this vent ...
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Moving fireplace mantle mounted with bolts in mortar and liquid nails
i’d like to attempt to have our fireplace mantle moved just a little bit lower as we don’t use the fireplace, but want to change the function of the mantle a bit.
it looks like it’s mounted with two ...
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How to install vinyl flooring around rough edge fireplace?
I am wanting to replace my carpet with vinyl plank flooring but I have a stone fireplace that is kind of jagged stone at the bottom. I am hoping to be able to do the installation myself but don’t know ...
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Mounting a TV on a 5/16" thick stone (or faux stone) facade
I'm planning to mount a 65 inch TV (62 lbs) over my fireplace using this pull-down mount.
The fireplace has a stone facade as shown below. It may be faux stone, I'm not sure - the individual stones ...
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How to seal the top of a wood-burning cooking stove?
I am doing maintenance on the following cooking stove:
The top deck is composed of three cast-iron (or steel, not sure) tablets. All three are in direct contact with flames from the bottom; hence ...
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Use a 1/8 inch mesh to keep out roaches?
Can I put a 1/8th inch mesh over the unused chimney and chimney cap to keep roaches and other large insects from entering?
Somehow a few get every once in a while, and I find them on the bench or base,...
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Why is my pilot flame turning off when I rotate the knob?
I have a gas fireplace in my living room & I’ve had to turn it on without and problems. It’s come time to turn it on again & when I go through the same steps, it’s not working. I have a knob ...
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Ideas for humanely removing rodents from entering home under this fireplace bumpout in garage
I have a fireplace bumpout into my garage. It sits 5-6 inches above the floor. Mice have chewed a hole through the foamboard at the foundation & gotten inside my walls (& wherever they want!). ...
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Can I safely drill into a wall behind which is my fireplace and chimney?
I would like to drill 2-4 holes to mount a monitor on the wall of my office. The problem is that on the other side of my plaster wall is the back of my fireplace and chimney. Can I safely drill into ...
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Why type of drywall-like material to use on a gas fireplace?
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I am remodeling an addition with a gas fireplace. The gas fireplace manufacturer recommends to not use drywall as high as 12in above the firebox. I am looking for a material that is similar to ...
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How can I keep wind from blowing out my gas fireplace?
I have a gas fireplace insert (the kind with the permanent glass cover and automatic ignition). It exhausts out the wall, not a roof chimney.
In very windy weather, when this fireplace is running, a ...
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Fill Gap on sides to Existing Fireplace for Wood Heater [closed]
Looking for ideas or a solution. Wanting to fill in the gap on both sides of the existing Fireplace for when we install a wood heater. Have put the cardboard in place to see what the gap would look ...
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What type of weather proof house wrap to use around an exterior gas fireplace 225F minimum?
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I am installing an outdoor/indoor gas fireplace. The manufacturer recommends to use a minimum 225F weather proof material around the exterior of the fireplace within 6in of the top and 1in of ...
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Is it safe to detach and reattach this propane hose with a household wrench?
I'm wondering if it would be safe to use a household wrench to detach (and reattach) this propane hose at the coupling indicated by the yellow arrow if I've shut off the gas supply at the propane tank ...
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Electrical near a traditional fireplace
We are currently adding built-ins around a traditional fireplace. We wanted to move outlets from the floor next to the fireplace up so we can add lighting above the built-ins. When we started to cut ...
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Wiring thermostat for gas fireplace correctly
Good day,
I'm attempting to wire a Skytech SKY-1001 TH thermostat to a Jotul GF 400 BV propane fireplace. I thought this would be an easy plug-and-play job but so far it has not been.
With the ...
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Is there any way to check if the mortar used in a fireplace is regular or high-temperature?
A technician suggested we seal our firebox with high-temperature mortar since allegedly the existing mortar used around the bricks in the firebox is regular mortar (according to him a crack already ...
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Easiest way to test propane fireplace and tank before sale?
I want to sell a freestanding propane fireplace that came with the house I bought. I'll be replacing it with a wood-burning insert, and the house uses electric heat otherwise, no other propane used. I ...
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