Archive for September, 2008

I have a gas fireplace that puts out little heat. Will a firebacker help?

Thursday, September 18th, 2008

memyselfi asked: I was told a firebacker would help radiate heat from the fireplace. Is there anything else that should be done? Are there different quality of firebackers? How will I know if one is good quality? Should it be made of cast iron'? Any ...

Where can i find plans for building a fireplace/mantel for a ventless gas firebox?

Wednesday, September 17th, 2008

Bettie_T asked: I'm putting a ventless gas fireplace in my house it comes with gas logs and a firebox with a fan. I need to build a fireplace/hearth around it preferably out of faux stone, but i dont know where to begin. i would like to find some plans ...

How do you disconnect a gas fireplace and avoid a gas leak?

Friday, September 12th, 2008

It is what it is asked: We want to insert tile around the fireplace and need to disconnect it. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!Allison

How much does a fireplace actually heat your home, will it emit enough heat to keep surrounding area warm?

Wednesday, September 10th, 2008

sweet girl asked: Hi! Just moved into my first home, and it has a fireplace. We were wondering how much heat does a fireplace actually give off in the winter and will it be enough to heat at least the surrounding room? Sorry if its a stupid question, weve never ...

Why does my gas fireplace make a “drumroll rattle” sound periodically when it is not running?

Monday, September 1st, 2008

Kim S asked: We have lived in the house six weeks or so, it was built in '94. This is a gas insert in a real fireplace (we have a chimney)...the pilot light is always on. It very irregularly (like once a week or less) does this weird thing where it ...