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tmcb · 11-04-2012, 10:36 AM

I have a fireplace that had been covered over for years. on removing the cover there is just a hole. the walls are not lined with anything and I know I have to have it swept if I wish to start using it again,but I am unsure what else is a must!! can I just put a fire basket into the gap to use coal or logs? or must it have something else?

joecaption · 11-04-2012, 10:41 AM

Not sure without a picture we would know what your talking about.
Always best to hire a real chimmney sweep to come clean it and check for problums. Far cheaper then having your house burn down.

**oh'mike** · 11-04-2012, 10:42 AM

You may have a gas flue for an old gas insert----best to have a pro look at that before even thinking about starting any sort of fire.

A few photos will help----

creeper · 11-04-2012, 11:01 AM

If you are from my province your insurance company will require a WETT certificate. (wood transfer technology transfer) for any wood burning fireplace.

joed · 11-04-2012, 09:10 PM

A link to WETT(Wood Energy Technology Transfer).

http://www.wettinc.ca/

11-04-2012, 10:36 AM	#1
tmcb Newbie Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 1	unused fireplace I have a fireplace that had been covered over for years. on removing the cover there is just a hole. the walls are not lined with anything and I know I have to have it swept if I wish to start using it again,but I am unsure what else is a must!! can I just put a fire basket into the gap to use coal or logs? or must it have something else?

11-04-2012, 10:41 AM	#2
joecaption Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Hartfield VA Posts: 18,822	unused fireplace Not sure without a picture we would know what your talking about. Always best to hire a real chimmney sweep to come clean it and check for problums. Far cheaper then having your house burn down.

11-04-2012, 10:42 AM	#3
oh'mike Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kane county,Illinois Posts: 16,762	unused fireplace You may have a gas flue for an old gas insert----best to have a pro look at that before even thinking about starting any sort of fire. A few photos will help---- __________________ New members: Adding your location to your profile helps in many ways.--M--

11-04-2012, 11:01 AM	#4
creeper Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: As always..beside myself. Posts: 3,490	unused fireplace If you are from my province your insurance company will require a WETT certificate. (wood transfer technology transfer) for any wood burning fireplace.

11-04-2012, 09:10 PM	#5
joed Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Welland, Ontario Posts: 6,101	unused fireplace A link to WETT(Wood Energy Technology Transfer). http://www.wettinc.ca/ __________________ Do not PM with questions that can be asked in a forum. I will not respond.

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