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Monthly Archives: March 2011

choosing the right wood burner

Posted on March 25, 2011 by admin
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Where to begin! As with many products, once you start googling, it can be quite overwhelming. Simply thousands of woodburners to choose from. Our rationalle was as follows, which helped to narrow our options: Continue reading →

Posted in Heating and Hot water System, Renovation | Tagged Existing House, Wood Burner | Leave a reply

finishing the recess for the wood burner

Posted on March 18, 2011 by admin
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The plaster scratch coat is applied to the recess and the surrounding area where the plaster was removed. Next the flue needs to be finished. Continue reading →

Posted in Heating and Hot water System, Renovation | Tagged Chimney, Existing House, Wood Burner | Leave a reply

the chimney opening is enlarged

Posted on March 11, 2011 by admin
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Whole bricks are removed, including the original lintel. The remaining bricks on the ‘tooth’ edge will be cut back. Recommend that this is done with a cutting disc to prevent brick damage, but it will be very dusty! Continue reading →

Posted in Heating and Hot water System, Renovation | Tagged Chimney, Existing House, Wood Burner | 6 Replies

getting started with the wood burner installation

Posted on March 4, 2011 by admin
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There are many elements of mid-century design that I like, but there are some that I dislike. One of these dislikes tends to be fireplace surrounds – they are usually characterless lumps of concrete clad in ceramic tile, or faux-stone. Ours is no different. Continue reading →

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