Frequently Asked Questions FAQ
Woodburning Fireplace & Chimney Information
This Canadian Chimney webpage contains some fairly common questions that we receive pertaining to wood burning systems, chimney and fireplace maintenance, definitions and more. Click on the button below the question title to read the related answer and information. The information on this site does not substitute the knowledge, and diagnosis a Professional Chimney Technician can provide during a service appointment.
If you would like to schedule us in for one of our chimney services, please visit the Canadian Chimney contact page and complete the service request form, or select your preferred choice of company listed contact information.
If you would like to schedule us in for one of our chimney services, please visit the Canadian Chimney contact page and complete the service request form, or select your preferred choice of company listed contact information.
Smoking Problems - When I Light a Fire, My House Fills with Smoke
Chimney Inspection - Why do I need a Chimney InspectionThe Fire Code requires all chimney, flues and flue pipes be inspected at least every 12 months, and factory built fireplace and solid fuel appliance manufacturers require annual inspections and service to maintain their limited warranties.
How Often Do I Need to Clean My Chimney?The amount of creosote that accumulates on the inner wall of your chimney flue will be dictated by many variables. The moisture content of your firewood, condition of your wood burning system, location and type of venting, how often you burn, the efficiency of your wood burning appliance and much more. The most important service to render is a chimney inspection. During a chimney inspection, the Technician will be able to identify if the chimney should be swept or not. The fire code states that chimney flues must be swept when there is 3 mm or more of creosote deposits.
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Where is the Best Place to Install My New Fireplace?
If you are considering having a new wood burning appliance and chimney installed, an ideal location must first be determined. A location that is convenient, and compliments the flames in the fireplace or stove is important, and so is a location that provides optimum system performance. To achieve high efficiency, good draft, and optimum system performance, it is important to consider how your home is designed and operates - building science. Chimney and venting physics, your homes building envelope - the way your home maintains air pressure equilibrium will play a vital role in determining the ideal location for ultimate system performance. During a site visit, a qualified Chimney Technician should be able to identify the ideal location for a new wood or gas appliance installation and help answer any other questions you may have. If you have an existing fireplace or stove that is not performing well, and are interested in modifying the system for better performance, a site evaluation by one of our qualified Professional Chimney Sweeps, will assist you in addressing cause and effect.
