St. George Fireplace Ventilation

When prepping your St. George home for fireplace usage this winter, assuring that your home has adequate ventilation is important to the health of your family and is good for the burning fire as well. With the rising energy costs, we hear frequently about St. George residents adding or repairing the weather stripping surrounding doors and windows in their homes, sealing out all airflow leaks to preserve the temperatures indoors. Weather stripping is important to stop unwanted drafts however fireplaces and wood burning stoves need some type of ventilation to feed the flames. While preparing a fire in your fireplace, cracking an exterior door or window on the lowest level of your home will give the fire adequate air to sustain flames while assuring you that your home will stay ventilated and free from soot and smoke smell. Once the fire is established, the exterior door or window can be closed as long as the smoke continues to be removed out the chimney and the fire continues to thrive. For more tips on how to successfully use your alternative heat source this winter such as a fireplace or wood burning stove, call HiCaliber of St. George at (435) 674-9338 or visit us online at http://www.hicaliber.biz

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