Hello all. Just found this site. Looking to learn more. Just tried my first fire as i recently moved to a new home. Its an original 1985 open to room wood fireplace. It has these two side vents (see pics) that both lead to the same vent behind open to air. I assume they are for fresh air.
Should they always be open fully, when the fire is burning? Thank you.
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Should they always be open fully, when the fire is burning? Thank you.
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