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THE HERALD January 1MZ Installation and maintenance key concerns Committee says are buying Wood stoves sod Increasing home beating to supplement their coats ban been sparking home beat system and cut renewed interest in wood beat irn an their consumption of gas and electricity energy Canadians Halloa Fire Prevention Committee commends this the Ma too ire departments swing to alternative heating report an increase in the sources but expressed number of ires caused by concern over the Increased improper Installation opera of Tires Now that tion or maintenance of colder weather has arrived stoves Proper installation is the key said firelighter of Milton 19et of the Hilton Fire Prevention Committee Shoddy workmanship and More than one way to get burned BBB warns firewood buyers A roaring Are In the fire place can be a warming romantic touch on a cold winter day Under the right heating a room with wood also can be an energysaving economical step to lake But be care ful fire wood caution Paul Tux president of the Better Business Bureau of Metropo litan Toronto There more than one way to get burned Aa with any purchase It possible to minima the risk of trouble if tbe buyer knows the reputation of the seller Aiso be sure to check the local market rale and ask a few questions about tbe type of wood being purchased Since firewood Is on Infre quent purchase few consu mers are aware of the pre vailing price inquire around get the best deal but be wary of a drastically low out of line price Why end up with less wood than bar gained for or wood that la too lo burn Verify that delivery is included In quote and that there are no other hidden costs the quanti ty Most people know mat wood is often sold by he cord but exactly bow much is that A standard cord is defined as a well- stacked pile of logs eight by our feet by four feet This is the equivalent of in cubic feet of wood and about two tons Since few home fireplaces bum wood that our by eight feel long wood Is usu ally told as a face cord or This a pile four by eight feet on a side and cut desired lengths For example a face cord of Itinch pieces is actually onethird of a standard cord Be sure lo understand which type of cord is being purchased and for what price Mr Tux says Keep In mind too that although a firewood sales person may talk about a rick of wood there Lb no precise meaning to the term It can mean different amounts depending on who Is selling so be sure to gel more specific with that In some areas of country It Is more common to buy firewood by the ton If so look or the driest wood There s no point In paying for extra water Types of Wood The type of wood is also on important factor Hardwoods like oak birch hickory and maple burn slowly with a minimum of smoke By comparison are easier to ignite because they are resinous but they burn more rapidly Examples of softwood are pine spruce fir and other evergreens That softwood residue is what creates creosote deposits In a chimney There is a potential danger that the creosote can Ignite so bum softwoods will require more caution and diligent chimney maintenance A third category of wood comes from fruit and nut trees such as apple cherry beech or pecan These smoke with on aroma that the tree fruit The wood often sells at a higher price than hardwoods with greater heating value but fruit tree woods burn with a steady pleasant tame For the most economical fire Mr Tut recommends the hardwoods Otherwise it combination of the woods types can be worthwhile Softwood can make the fire start quickly the hardwood wilt make It last long and the fruit wood will add a fragrance Whichever type of wood purchased make a point of learning woods look like when shopping It also Important to dry aged wood which bums evenly and well Seasoned wood has cracks In the grain hollow ringing sound produced two logs arc clapped together Mr Tux strongly suggests to those using fireplaces this winter keep safety in mind Be careful when purchasing firewood and when 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loss of a fire If you have not not fled your agent follow the rcr on installs lion clearances required floor insula I on pads and chimneys Make sure the room the stove will be is ventilated Wood stoves consume and a separate ventilation pipe may be needed to feed stove Ins tail a unit which has been by Canadian Standards Association or Underwriters Laboratories of Canada Check your clearances from combustible materials floors curtains A burning appliance needs greater clearances than gas ml and electric systems Locate your stove away from a ha 11 ay stairwell or escape route An insulated floor pad should be used It must extend IS Inches in front of the stove and at host six Inches on each of the other sides Get expert advice on whether or not your chimney can handle the higher tempe rature a wood fire will generate Chimneys built for gas fires are not sufficient for wood units Ideally a wood stove should be connected lo its own chimney to Have the building inspector check your tion before you light your first fire Use only wellseasoned wood that has been airdried for at least six months and stored in a dry place away from rain and snow Never stent wood or other near a stove II Chimney Tiros can be caused by a of creosote and soot which are formed by the incomplete com bustion of the ruel of a chimney tire increased by burning fuel at a higher than normal rat such as when paper cardboard Christmas tree branches ply wood or other scrap materials is Never use gasoline kerosene charcoal lighter fluid machine or motor oil or manufactured to start the fire Kindling wood chips or newspapers are safest McDonalds Colouring Contest Win McDonalds Gift Certificates And Watches your Crayons and Fall Market going to win certificate for delicious food McDonald En will be judged on originality and each month there will be a draw for a unique Ft Id McDonald- Watch Enteral often as you like LAST WEEKS WINNERS UTAH MeKMALD like DRAWING CARTOONS WTTHOENMS BLAKE Georgetown Public 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