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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.

Smoking Problems - When I Light a Fire, My House Fills with Smoke

Smoking Problems

Chimney Inspection - Why do I need a Chimney Inspection

The 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.
Chimney Inspection Services

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.
Chimney Cleaning Sweep Service

Carbon Monoxide - Wood Burning Safety

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

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.  
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  • Sweeps
    • Creosote
    • Dryer Vent Cleaning
      • Dryer Safety
  • Inspections
    • WETT Inspection
    • Levels of Chimney Inspections
  • Repairs
    • Leak Repairs
    • Chimney Repair
    • Fireplace Repairs
      • Fireplace Smoking Problems
      • Damper Repairs
      • Fireplace Damper Energy Efficiency
  • Installs
    • Wood Stove Installations
    • Fireplace Installation Service
    • Heat Shields
    • Installation Manuals
  • Fireplace Shop
    • Fireplaces
      • Factory Built Fireplaces in Canada
    • Wood Stoves
    • Chimneys
      • Ventis Chimney
      • Pellet Vent
  • Service Locations
    • Cowichan Valley Chimney Services
    • Nanaimo Chimney Services
      • WETT Inspection Nanaimo
    • Shawnigan Lake Chimney Services
  • Contact
  • Info
    • Chimney Inspection Information Resource
      • Terms of Reference
    • Fireplace Dampers
    • Canadian Chimney Flue Liner Information
    • Codes & Standards
      • Building Code
        • Masonry & Concrete Chimneys & Flues
          • Chimney Clearances
      • Masonry Fireplace Chimney Clearance Requirements
      • CSA B-365
      • Solid Fuel Appliance Codes and Standards
      • National Fire Code
      • Emissions & Efficiency
      • Gas Meter Clearances
    • How To - DIY
      • Firewood DIY Guide
      • How To Burn Wood
      • How to Determine Appliance Certification
      • How To Not DIY
    • FAQ
      • Why is my Fireplace Blowing Smoking
      • What is Creosote
    • Fire Safety
      • Carbon Monoxide
      • Unregulated Chimney Industry
      • BBQ Fire Safety
    • Fireplace & Chimney Information Articles
    • Policies
      • Website Terms of Use