Hello. I have been cleaning up my yard and trying to gather the "good" wood for burning next year. There is a particular downed dead tree that appears to...
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Chad King
timber__wolf
Mar 2, 2006 3:53 pm
I have to say that is a informative post.. Thanks Gary! I did mention I'm little slow sometimes but that really helped it sink in. I'll keep my eyes open...
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monte bloyd
mbloydatwork
Mar 2, 2006 4:19 pm
I've seen some Catalpa that had a greenish cast to it. If the color isn't a fungus or something of that color then perhaps Catalpa. Elm weathers out a silver...
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stevemeylink
Mar 2, 2006 6:38 pm
If your in need of replacing siding I HIGHLY recommend adding 1-2" of foam to the side of your house before adding the siding if you live in the Northern...
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socko287
Mar 2, 2006 6:43 pm
Ok, this is sort of a spin off of the other burn time thread (burning less than 2 cords)...I also have a non-epa wood stove. And as much as I'd like to get a...
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rob r
rob_757
Mar 2, 2006 7:11 pm
Yes, they help to keep heat within the firebox, which does help with burning-off additional smoke. Also, from a safety standpoint, they help to reduce...
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rob_757
Mar 2, 2006 7:16 pm
Currently have a medium/large stove attached to a 6" metal chimney flue. Circumstances are such that my draft is somewhat "marginal"; (basement flue w/ outside...
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Tim Novak
ctwoodburner
Mar 2, 2006 7:29 pm
Good point, Rob. Wood is a "renewable" resource if we are smart about our use. Regarding Chad's orig. inquiry about amount of wood used to heat the house: if...
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Tim Novak
ctwoodburner
Mar 2, 2006 7:39 pm
Excellent post!! _____ From: woodheat@yahoogroups.com [mailto:woodheat@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jeff Bowen Sent: Wednesday, March 01, 2006 9:16 PM To:...
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The Dales
dalet56245
Mar 2, 2006 8:14 pm
I have a Hotblast furnace, and late last year lined the walls with firebrick. I have had better luck getting all night burns (about 6 hours) since I did that....
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samiamrd
Mar 2, 2006 9:32 pm
I agree with the addition of foam. This is cost effective addition if you are replacing your siding. There are some things that you must take into account...
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gary
ggoetz111
Mar 2, 2006 11:24 pm
Ditto here. I am half way through residing the house. I remove the homosote board upgrade the stud space f-glas from r7 to r13 add 1 1/2" dow board (1"over...
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Dan & Lu
GardenFairy_GA
Mar 3, 2006 2:36 pm
Cut a piece and try to spit it. If it's down in your yard and it can be split it is good wood. Elm is hard to split. Dan ... From: c j To:...
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Chad King
timber__wolf
Mar 3, 2006 2:41 pm
OK I'm now convinced that the low emissions EPA stove and stainless liner are the way to go not only for efficiency but safety also.. Currently I'm sure most...
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stevemeylink
Mar 3, 2006 3:01 pm
Glad you caught it early and all is well. 12x12 is probably your biggest problem. I am assuming your in a colder climate (i.e. not MO, AR, NC etc) Our set-up...
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Chad King
timber__wolf
Mar 3, 2006 3:30 pm
Yeah I know it's way to big for my setup.. The outlet on the insert is ~8inches in diameter if I remember correctly. I had planned on installing a chimney...
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bob belfer
chimneyman1
Mar 3, 2006 4:00 pm
In larger masonry chimneys servicing wood stoves I have seen occasions when very little smoke would come out the top of the chimney because it mostly condensed...
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Chris Valluzzo
vallslingslo
Mar 3, 2006 4:25 pm
Chad, I'm a bit of a newbie do I have this correct... You have an 8 inch stove pipe connected to a 12x12 clay square chimney liner and that's the reason for...
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Chad King
timber__wolf
Mar 3, 2006 4:41 pm
Yeah, that I guess has to be the case this time.. It just seems odd that I haven't had problems until the last 3 or 4 weeks. I'm just glad I didn't walk out...
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Chad King
timber__wolf
Mar 3, 2006 4:43 pm
Not exactly my Insert does not have a stove pipe attached. It exits into the masonary fireplace and then up the 12x12 chimney. Chris Valluzzo...
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rabrocious
Mar 3, 2006 7:06 pm
Folks, I've put a photo of our floor plan for our new house (1,875 sqft) on the Yahoo Groups website. I have a question related to it. If you look at it you...
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rabrocious
Mar 3, 2006 7:07 pm
Folks, I've put a photo of our floor plan for our new house (1,875 sqft) on the Yahoo Groups website. I have a question related to it. If you look at it you...
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rob r
rob_757
Mar 3, 2006 7:38 pm
It probably won't work, using the furnace fan as a circulator of heat. Most new houses are required to bring-in fresh, outside air for heating. I found this...
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Harold Everett
hbeverett
Mar 3, 2006 7:41 pm
Just curious Is your insert lined with firebrick? If so what does the firebrick usually look like after a burn, is it tan or black? ... ...
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Luke Greenwood
luke_g28607
Mar 3, 2006 7:58 pm
I know there has been some discussion of using the furnace fans to circulate. Even left as is the circulation should do you some good in evening out the...
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Dexter McIntyre W4DEX
dmcintyre
Mar 3, 2006 7:58 pm
Chad, Your chimney fire message encouraged me to inspect my chimney which I have been putting off. My installation is similar to yours, 8" direct connect into...
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Bob Carpenter
racyy
Mar 3, 2006 8:25 pm
I have an 1800sqft ranch with a basement. Circulating with the furnace fan didn't work for us. We blocked off the return for the basement and tried different...
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Chad King
timber__wolf
Mar 3, 2006 9:03 pm
Firebrick after it goes out is white and tan.. It's only lined about half way up the sides and back and the bottum is completely lined. Chad Harold Everett...
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Chad King
timber__wolf
Mar 3, 2006 9:16 pm
Dex, That was really my primary point in posting the original message.. It could have been much worse if my wife and I had gone to bed or if neither of us...
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patty_tourigny
Mar 3, 2006 11:48 pm
well our central wood burning furnace is up and running... thanks to a mild winter all the tubes are in and we are using a modine to heat the basement! It is...
