Making you're own firebrick. | Hearth.com Forums Home
Dec 4, 2008 · Has any one on here tried this? I know their is a lot of different recipes. Could they be fired in side of a wood stove? Just remove the ones in the stove and place the ones made (after they are …
Will a Wood Stove Smell-up The House??? - Hearth.com Forums
Apr 22, 2010 · Having a newer stove is great in terms of efficiency, the burn, the "window" to the fire and its clean burning and of course the set up . . . but I honestly feel that when it comes to smoke spilling …
No bricks in wood stove! | Hearth.com Forums Home
Mar 13, 2012 · It is a ruse, is all I can imagine, and a way to make fire boxes smaller for creating smaller hotter fires that burn more wood than is required for the heat eventually generated. The EPA or some …
Using Cement Board as fire retardent walls - Hearth.com Forums
Dec 13, 2010 · A fire "resistive" fireplace facing is not the same as a fireproof shield like pure cement board. My understanding is that firestop material has to pass a stricter ASTM E814 test.
Anyone use leaves with twigs, etc to start a fire?
Oct 14, 2007 · Tried this method last night for a shoulder burn. Plenty of dry leaves around, lit extremely quickly and gave a real hot start that warmed the flue fast. It's not that I think this is a great all year …
Discussion: hotter fire or slow burn? | Hearth.com Forums Home
Oct 24, 2009 · Arguments could be made that a smoldering fire is inefficient as smoke is unburdened fuel. So let’s assume both hot and slow fires are clean burning with nearly the same efficiency.
Thoughts on brick/rock type for outdoor fire pit??
Aug 31, 2010 · Someone around you has to have a fire pit thats been in use for a few years that can give you some feedback. Man has been building fire pits for at least a few decades, probably only …
Fireplace insert burn techniques/best practices? - Hearth.com Forums
Nov 7, 2013 · This is my 3rd season burning with a fireplace insert and I love it! I've read, experimented and learned a lot, but I would value some input from seasoned burners about the actual burning …
Fire burning procedures: Add one log at a time or many? How much …
Nov 12, 2008 · I have a new wood insert and have questions on how to best make a fire and keep it going. I have no problem getting it started, it is just what to do from there. First, regarding the …
Fire cement and time to 'cure' | Hearth.com Forums Home
Nov 9, 2006 · WHat about the 'ferocity' of the fire - I mean, is it a case of 'low to medium' heat or can I go to town and go for a hot burn, without risking the cure? I keep the fire low for at least an hour. It …