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Randy Brooks
U.S.
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| Inspection of Masonry, Pre-cast Tilt-up, and Factory Built Fireplaces as well as Free Standing & Insert, Gas, and Wood Appliances. We also provide Litigation Support, Consulting Services, Flue Sweeping, Installation and Repair. Additionally, I’ve been a chimney sweep for 19+ years, service and install hearth appliances as well as being recognized by the Superior Court of California as an expert witness. | Available
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James Ball
U.S.
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| I am a chimney sweep with over 22 years of experience, CSIA certified and member of the NCSG, I can answer questions about smoky fire places, wood stoves, and heating units (boiler and furnace chimneys) do you need a relining? A cap? And much more | Available
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John LeBaron
U.S.
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| I currently ONLY inspect fireplaces. I have been a professional in the construction industry most of my adult life. After the 94' earthquake I began my fireplace and chimney repair career.
I then began my inspection career and have for the past 3 1/2 years have solely inspected fireplace/chimney systems.
I only inspect and will not sell a client repairs. | Available
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Sean Folino
U.S.
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| Most questions related to maintenance, repair and restoration to fireplaces and chimneys. | Available
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Bart Ogden
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| I can answer questions related to chimney and fireplace cleaning, construction and repair as well as questions related to the performance of chimneys and fireplaces. I can also answer questions related to clothes dryer vent cleaning and repair. Additionally, I can field questions related to masonry repair. | On Vacation
returns 07/24/2008
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2008-07-04 chimmeney: Hello Tina, to answer your question, No. You can not as per NPFA 211 code, mix liquid and solid fuels in the same flue. you can how ever install a stainless steel chimney up the out side (or inside) of...
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2008-07-03 Converting Propane Fireplace downstairs to Wood Burning: Michele, Adequate space for both units to exist in compliance with the terms of there listings and manufactures installation instructions and minimum clearances to combustible materials. Obtain the...
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2008-07-02 Fireplace convert to 2 sided: Hello Joyce, a two sided fireplace has a flue (the tube inside the chimney) that is sized for two openings (then most people install two glass doors), and it might not be structurally sound. If you really...
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2008-07-01 fireplace demo: Hi, Thank you for your question. It is not feasibly possible to remove the lower portion of a masonry fireplace system without starting from the top. It does not take a lot of skill to remove...
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2008-06-30 rust on exterior of fireplace and lowering hearth: Hi William, Thanks for your questions. First, the easy one: The hearth extension does not have to be raised. Ensure that no combustibles are used as part of the Hearth extension finish materials...
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