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Fireplaces and Chimneys

  • Architectural Strategy for a Unique Skylight

    Learn how this "skylight chimney" cleverly solves massing issues as well as how to properly air-seal this kind of feature.

  • Podcast 549: Energy Upgrades, Chimney Inspections, and Questions About a Home You Might Buy

    Anvils, vapor control, subfloor air barriers, chimney inspections, and questions for home sellers.

  • Tips for Choosing and Installing a Woodstove

    A highly efficient woodstove can be a great source of supplemental heat during the coldest months.

  • Code Requirements for Fireplace Clearances

    Avoid DIY disasters by following code-required clearances to combustibles, rules for hearth extensions, and trim-projection limits for elements above and beside the firebox opening.

  • Podcast 511: Floor-to-Ceiling Windows, Spray-Foaming Stone Foundations, and Supporting Cast-Iron Waste Lines

    Patience vs. experience, tall windows, insulating stone foundations, and holding up cast-iron waste and vent stacks.

  • How to Repair a Chimney Crown

    Depending on the size and severity of the cracks, you might be able to use products to repair the cap, or you may need to remove the old crown and build a new one.

  • Polly Doolittle, Specialty Plaster Painter

    In this Q&A, Polly Doolittle talks about how she learned the craft of plaster veneer and dives deep into the materials she uses in people's homes.

  • Can Burning Wood Be Green?

    While burning wood is sometimes considered a "green" source of heat, when it comes to carbon emissions and occupant health, natural gas or propane is usually a better choice.

  • 7 Common Fireblocking Locations

    Builder Mike Guertin outlines fire-safety code requirements and suggests acceptable fireblocking and draftstopping methods and materials.

  • A Custom Fireplace Becomes a Focal Point

    Modern accents surround this traditional hearth and make it a commanding centerpiece in the FHB House great room.

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