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Posted on April 1, 2006 by Deon Melchior | Posted under Home Improvement
Preparing Your Home for Your New Wood-Burning Fireplace or Stove
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It is certainly important to make sure that your home is ready for your new fireplace. However, because every unit is so different, it is difficult to come up with a very specific list of how to prepare your home for the installation of your new fireplace. You can also rest assured that if you have done your homework and chosen wisely, your fireplace manufacturer and/or your fireplace installation service will certainly be sure to let you know if there is anything specific to the type and model of stove or fireplace you have chosen that you need to do to prepare for. However, there are some things that you as the customer may want to do in order to be sure that installation goes as smoothly as possible. The first thing you will want to do, particularly if you have chosen to purchase a wood stove, is to arrange for the installation of heat barriers to protect your home from the hazards of a potential fire due to the heat your new stove will generate. This is something that you can try to do yourself, if you are fairly handy, but be certain to check the building codes for insulation against fireplaces and heat before you purchase supplies. If you were not certain you could meet the requirements, it would be safest to ask your installation service to do the job for you. When readying your home for the arrival of your fireplace and the installation service, look around the room where the fireplace will go. Are there any rugs, curtains or wall hangings near the proposed installation spot that could be a fire hazard? Move them before the installation service gets there; also be sure to take things off the walls that could be knocked down as the movers come in with your fireplace and their equipment. It may be prudent to lay a non-slip runner from your front door to the proposed location for the fireplace, so movers will not track in excess dirt, mud or dust in poor weather. It should also be understood that all children and pets should be removed from the area during installation for everybody's safety. It depends on the type of fireplace being installed, yet there may also be a considerable amount of dust and debris showered all over your lovely furniture. Use old sheets or painter's drop cloths to cover anything that cannot be taken out of the room altogether, in order to protect upholstery and wood finish from the hazards of plaster dust and other renovation inevitabilities. What are some problems I should expect when installing my wood-burning fireplace or stove? If you have found a good fireplace manufacturer, and if you have chosen your installation service wisely, your problems should be minimal. Professionals will have a good idea of what to expect, especially if they have done the professional thing and come inside to inspect the area before commencing installation. Nevertheless, it is wise to ask your installation service what you can do to be prepared in the event of an emergency; they will have the experience necessary to advise you on what might go wrong, and how to prepare for any possible inconveniences that might arise. Check out information for EPA, since you will find some helpful tips in installing your new fireplace or wood burning stove. Prepare wisely. You should not have any problems, especially if you follow proper rules and guidelines. About The Author: Deon Melchior is the Editor and Publisher of Article Click. For more FREE articles for your ezine and websites visit - www.articleclick.com |
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