Combustion

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.

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Fireplaces

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...

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Flue Pipes

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.

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WETT Inspection

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...

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Space Heating

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. ...

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Inspection

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...

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Solid Fuels

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...

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Chimneys

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...

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Orillia WETT Inspections

Orillia WETT Inspections for all your wood burning insurance requirements. Call the Orillia Home Inspector to book your WET Inspection. 705-795-8255 The Scope of a Level 2 WETT Inspection is termed as “Accessible” ,...

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Cleaning your Chimney – Chimney Sweeps

A chimney sweep is an individual who cleans and removes soot from chimneys. In England boys as young as four were used to clean chimneys. Chimney sweeping was also one of the more commonly difficult, hazardous, and low-paying...

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Wood Heating and WETT Inspections

Wood heating is practiced on a small scale, the fuel is usually harvested from a local resource, and the users gain a more complete understanding of their impacts on the environment than users of other energy sources. As...

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