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    Does an outdoor fireplace need a flue?

    I started building my outdoor fireplace before I knew what I was doing. I can't say I know a lot more now, but here's my question. I am building a cement block fireplace with a 27" x 21" opening, with a planned chimney height of 10 feet above the opening of the fireplace. The internal...
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    Is soapstone insert bad for occasional Soapstone

    I am looking into a fireplace insert (zero tolerance fireplace) but only plan to use the insert for fires a few times a week. Am concerned reading the Clydesdale manual that I would have to do a warm up fire each time to warm up the soapstone if it is cold start (wouldn't this generate a lot of...
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    Replacing old Scandia, new Stove Setup Questions

    So I bought my house and it has a Scandia 310C in it. Apparently it used to work but I've tried to fire it up 3-4 times with no luck this year. I had a new stainless steel 8" liner put in over the summer as well. I've tried sealing the stove up with cement but it still leaks smoke. So after some...
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