WETT Inspections in Barrie, Alliston and Orillia

Solid Fuels

Solid fuel refers to various types of solid material that are used as fuel to produce energy and provide heating,oih sually released through combustion.Solid fuels include wood (see wood fuel), charcoal, peat, coal, Hexamine fuel...

Combustion

Combustion or burning is the sequence of exothermic chemical reactions between a fuel and an oxidant accompanied by the production of heat and conversion of chemical species. Share this:DiggFacebookRedditStumbleUpon

Chimneys

A chimney is a structure for venting hot flue gases or smoke from a boiler, stove, furnace or fireplace to the outside atmosphere. Chimneys are typically vertical, or as near as possible to vertical, to ensure that the gases flow...

Flue Pipes

Flue pipes may be metallic or wooden. Metal pipes are usually circular in cross section; wooden pipes, square or rectangular, though triangular and round wooden pipes do exist. Share this:DiggFacebookRedditStumbleUpon

WETT Inspection

A fireplace insert is best described as a woodstove inserted into the fireplace opening. The most common reason for an insert being installed is to increase the efficiency of your fireplace. The Ontario B365 Code which is the...

Space Heating

A space heater is a self-contained device for heating an enclosed area. Space heating is generally employed to warm a small space, and is usually held in contrast with central heating, which warms many connected spaces at once. ...

Fireplaces

A fire is contained in a firebox or firepit; a chimney or other flue directs gas and particulate exhaust to escape. Fireplaces are a central household feature, as the flames and crackling sounds are comforting, even when not...

Inspection

An inspector will check the roof, basement, heating system, water heater, air-conditioning system, structure, plumbing, electrical, and many other aspects of buildings looking for improper building practices, those items that...

Pellet Stoves