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What is a fireplace Insert?
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This type of fireplace is designed to be installed into an existing masonry
fireplace and makes use of the existing masonry chimney.
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What is a BTU?
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"British Thermal Unit" - technically speaking it is the amount of heat required to
raise the temperature of 1 lb of water by 1 degree fahrenheit. However, it is
useful for comparing the energy inputs and outputs of various fireplace models.
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Is there a difference between hardwood and softwood?
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Hardwood contains about 29.03 million Btu per cord. Softwood contains
about 17.74 million Btu per cord.
Following is a list of wood species from hardest to softest:
Ironwood, rock elm, hickory, oak, sugar maple, beech, yellow birch,
ash, red elm, red maple, tamarack, douglas fir, white birch,
manitoba maple, red alder, hemlock, poplar, pine, basswood, spruce, balsam.
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How much wood will I use?
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A fireplace with an input rating of 50,000 Btu requires 50,000 Btu of
wood per hour. Therefore, one cord of hardwood will last about
580 hours.
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What is a cord?
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Firewood is measured in cords. A full cord measures 4' x 8' x 4'. Many
firewood dealers sell wood in 'face cords' or 'stove cords', which measure
16" x 8' x 4' (1 full cord = 3 face cords).
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Will a fan improve the heating?
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Yes. Heat radiates from the front of the fireplace into the room. Additional heat
from other parts of the fireplace can be blown into the room using a fan.
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What is the difference between Tempered & Ceramic glass?
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Tempered glass reflects heat, whereas heat can radiate through ceramic glass. Therefore,
ceramic glass will allow more heat to pass into the room.
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Do I need a CO2 detector?
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A CO2 detector is mandatory.
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Do I need a building permit?
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A building permit is required for the installation of a wood fireplace.
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How long does it take to install a fireplace?
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About 1 day to install the basic unit and then another 2-3 days for finishing
(depends upon the type of finishes chosen)
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What do I do if my question is not answered by this FAQ?
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See the Contact Us section for information on how to
ask Hubert Heating for more information.
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