Jun 10, 2016 · If I were to build from scratch I would build a two flue chimney. One flue for a stove and a second for a fireplace, preferably inside the house with the mass exposed. Masonry behind a wood …

Feb 6, 2010 · Just wondering what you guys consider the proper way of building a fire. Do you use a grate to lay your logs on top of, or do you just lay them on the floor of the stove and burn from there?

Jan 26, 2020 · Just installed a new RSF Opel 3C fireplace in an addition to an old house. Chimney chase was constructed on outside wall of the addition, with 2x4 wood stud construction, Roxul …

Dec 28, 2016 · I want to build a fire pit with concrete blocks from Lowes. They sell a kit for $200 that includes 3 rows of pavers and a metal (black paint coated) fire...

Jan 3, 2012 · So my buddy whos been burning forever said a handful of table salt thrown on a hot fire once a week turns creosote into harmless flakes, anyone have experience with this? Or is it a old …

Aug 4, 2007 · I was discussing with him how I had to build a big fire and leave the door open for up to 20min to at least keep the fireburning and then I told him somtimes I had to shut it sooner since the …

Apr 8, 2019 · I'm no expert, but you could build a core fireplace out of perlite/vermiculite concrete (ie build your wood forms, mix the mud, and pour into forms). Or you could be more conventional and …

Sep 5, 2008 · It will stain, like any material directly exposed to fire. My paternal grandfather built his own stone fireplace and it's still used by the current owners of the house.

Jun 13, 2013 · The problem with this is, that it doesn't always help. Over time, the build up can become so thick that it is difficult to maintain the fire for long periods of time, in a case such as this, it is better …

Jun 3, 2007 · Mu fire pit sits on top of a 3 X 3 group of 18" pavers with a bunch of rocks around the 4 sides. I burn some pretty intense fires given the size and some of the stuff I've gotten rid of (old …