by Peter Westbrook | Jan 23, 2023 | Cold Chimney
Knowing how to start a fire in a fireplace can be challenging enough, but when you’re dealing with a cold chimney, it can be even more difficult. Why? It has a lot to do with airflow. Because your chimney can fill with cold winter air, especially if it’s on an...
by Peter Westbrook | Dec 21, 2022 | Fireplace Ash
Where there’s a wood-burning fire, there will be ash. Ash may seem all-around messy, but it actually offers many advantages – both while it’s in your fireplace and after you remove it. So don’t let the joy of your fire be dampened by the thought of the ash it’s...
by Peter Westbrook | Nov 28, 2022 | Fireplace Safety
We at Dunrite Chimney know the value a fireplace adds to your home’s ambiance and comfort, which is why we offer a wide range of services from installations, to fireplace facelifts, to providing the maintenance required to keep your system running efficiently and...
by Peter Westbrook | Oct 23, 2022 | Fireplace Updates
Leaves are changing, there’s a chill in the air, and the days are getting shorter. As the rhythm of the changing seasons reminds us that winter is coming, we are also reminded that it’s time for some important home maintenance. And a great place to start? Your...
by Peter Westbrook | Sep 15, 2022 | Chimney Sweeping
The colder seasons are quickly nearing, which means it’s time to have your chimney inspected if you haven’t already. Annual inspections give sweeps the chance to spot any masonry issues or damaged components that could cause your system to run poorly or in ways that...
by Peter Westbrook | Aug 27, 2022 | Fireplace Fuels
Nowadays, fireplaces, stoves, and inserts come with a range of fuel options. All have their pros and cons, but what’s important is finding the best options for your home and budget. At Dunrite Chimney and Stove, we’re happy to go over the advantages and disadvantages...
by Peter Westbrook | Jul 6, 2018 | FireplaceX, Lopi
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by Peter Westbrook | Jan 6, 2016 | Blog, News & Events
Pellet stoves use compressed pellets (made from wood or other biomass) for fuel and can be either fireplace inserts or free-standing stoves. They can be categorized into two types based on the pellet delivery systems, top-fed and bottom-fed. A top-fed pellet stove...
by Peter Westbrook | Oct 26, 2015 | Blog, News & Events
Q. How often should I have my chimney cleaned? This a tougher question than it sounds. The simple answer is: The National Fire Protection Association Standard 211 says, “Chimneys, fireplaces, and vents shall be inspected at least once a year for soundness, freedom...
by Peter Westbrook | Oct 24, 2015 | News & Events
Why a Wood Stove? The answer is simple-comforting, economical, and environmentally-friendly. “Whether it’s the warm glow of the fire, the crackle of the wood or the deep penetrating warmth, wood stoves have a way of making people feel relaxed and right at home, yet,...
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