 Chimneys USING A FIREPLACE OR STOVE When burning a fire in a log stove or insert fireplace with glass doors that are closed on a regular basis, it is important to follow the manufacturer's recommendations. Most manufacturers recommend after a slow, relatively cool fire has been burning for a few hours, that the fire should be stoked up and burned hot for twenty minutes to a half hour. This burns off the creosote that begins to form in the chimney when there is a slow burning fire. Recommended temperature for operating a log stove with a catalytic converter is between 400 and 550 degrees. The wood you burn should be well seasoned, preferably hardwood. The wood should be kept dry and well ventilated before use. Wet or green (unseasoned) wood will burn poorly causing a buildup of creosote in the chimney. The chimney or flue pipe of a log stove should be cleaned every year that it is used. Most log stoves have stainless steel flue liners that will deteriorate if not cleaned every year they are used. They should have a cap at the top of the pipe to stop water entering the flue. Rain water mixed with soot turns into an acid that destroys the joints in the stainless steel liner. | Welcome to BIS | About BIS | Home Inspections | Get Started | Technical FAQ | Contact us |
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