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Prefab males fireplace installation an easy job
Have you ever wished that
you could spend long winter
evenings in front of your own
cozy, warm fireplace? Now
it's easy to stop wishing and
start enjoying.
New'" -•-p ref abri-e-at-ed-,-.._
energy -conserving fireplaces
are easy to install and eco-
nomical too. For only one
weekend's work, you can
enjoy the pleasures of a fire-
place for a lifetime.
Easy installation
A simple, step-by-step
procedure that any experi-
enced do-it-yourselfer can
follow is offered by Preway,
Inc., manufacturers of
energy conserving, heat cir-
culating built-in fireplaces.
In addition to bringing
many hours of pleasure,
Preway's new Energy Mizer
fireplace can help reduce
your heating bills by provid-
ing a supplementary source
of heat.
Rather than steal warm
room air for combustion, the
innovative Energy Mizer
uses outside air for combus-
tion, and also re -heats and
re -circulates room air for
-added energy savings. •
Before beginning_ you
should determine where you
want the fireplace to be lo-
cated. To do this, consider
traffic patterns, window and
door placement, and existing
construction features.
Choose location carefully
Keep in mind that it's best
to select a location where the
chimney can be installed
without cutting rafters or
ceiling joists. Also remember
that the fireplace opening
must be kept at least 30" away
from a perpendicular wall of
combustible material. How-
ever, the back, sides and bot-
tom of the fireplace can touch
combustible materials with
For comfort and safety be
careful around lit hearth
The fireplace exudes
warmth in a very real sense,
and is therefore a natural as
an entertaining center. For
centuries. families and their
guests have gathered around
the hearth of an evening.
chatting. and enjoying each
other's company till bedtime.
Today, with the re-
surgence of interest iri..wprk-
ing fireplaces, all of this is
possible once again. In city
apartments. as well as com-
fortable country places,
fireplaces that have been
long bricked up are, being
opened and rendered usable,
and fireplaces are. being in-
stalled for the first time
where none were before.
Of course. there are some
rules to observe when using a
fireplace. to ensure both the
maximum in pleasure and the
maximum in safety.
First. make sure the flue is
open before lighting fire and.
once open, that it is not
blocked up in any way. If it is
open and clear. you should
be able to feel a draught com-
ing down it. When you build
your fire. direct your Togs
toward the flue to allow for
easy escape of smoke.
Be sure to build your fire as
far back in your fireplace as
you can. Use twigs, if possi-
ble, to start your fire. If not.
wadded up newspaper
around your logs will work
just as well. -
To prevent sparks from fly-
ing into the room. make sure
to set up a screen in front of
the fire.
And make certain. if you
intend to do any cooking over
your fireplace. even roasting
marshmallows, that you are
using natural firewood. and
not one of the chemically
formed logs.
Then. sit back and enjoy
yourself as a winter of warm
and cozy nights stretches
ahead.
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sign.
When the final location is
chosen, layout the dimension
required on the floor. Posi-
"tion fireplace and then, using,
a plumb bob, align the'chim-
• ney pipe and mark the cor-
rect opening for the chimney
on the ceiling. Cut out this
ceiling area with a keyhole
saw, taking care to avoid cut-
ting any wiring or plumbing
above the ceiling.
Position the first section of
triple wall pipe on top of the
fireplace. Then add sections
as you continue towards the
ceiling, rotating each section
until seams are aligned.
Frame around the fireplace
sides and over top, up to ceil-
ing as you go.
When the roof has been
reached, cut required open-
ing for chimney and 'install
flashing, storm collar and
rain cap above roof.
Remember, the finished
chimney must be at least 3'
above the roof cutout, and at
least 21' 'above the highesf
point of roof within 10' of the '
chimney.
t..
Duet site important
Back at the fireplace,
select outside air duct loca-
tions for the Energy Mizer,
keeping in mind that these
ducts must terminate outside
the home so that air is not
taken from attic space, above
roof, or from any room, es-
pecially a garage.
When you have located
outlet positions, cut 61/4"
diameter holes for the com-
bustion air ducts. Next. se-
cure the combustion air el-
bows to fireplace, making
certain that the first elhow is
in a downward position.
Next, connect the duct to
the elbows. Push duct
through the wall or floor from
outside, and secure to the
duct that is attached to the
elbow_
Then, don't forget a hearth
extension, a very important
safety feature to guard
against sparks and falling
logs. Thehearth extension
should extend at least 16" in
front of and at least 8" beyond
each side of the fireplace
opening.
The hearth must be cov-
ered' with -non-"combustible •
material such as brick, tile,
concrete, etc. Check your
local building codes and in-
stallation manuals for further
information.
Wide selection
The final finishing can be
accomplished in an infinite
variety of ways. Choose from
sheetrock, paneling, brick,
stone or ceramic tile, making
sirre to- check for clearance._..
requirements.
Also be certain that the
mantel is at least "12" above''
the fireplace and that the air
openings at the bottom and
top of the fireplace are not
blocked.
The prefabricated Preway
built-in Energy Mizer fire-
place is in the price range of
$500 to $600 depending on,
the size of the unit, only a
fraction of the cost of a built-
in masonry .fireplace,
Worthwhile investment
For a weekend of work and
a small investment, you can
sit back and enjoy years of
pleasure in front of your own
fireplace by Preway.
For more details on the
easy -to -install line of Preway
fireplaces, just visit the Pre -
way deafer.::;in_youur,
(listed under "fireplaces" in
the phone book) to see the
variety of models available,
or write to Preway. Wiscon-
sin Rapids, Wisconsin 54494.
THIS WINTER
Save on Your Fuel Bills
WITH A
SUREFIRE 1O1A
WOOD BURNING FURNACE
• Work in conjunction
with or independently
of existing forced air
system
• Uses existing duct
work
• Uses the fan of
existing system
• Utilizes its own
thermostatic controls
• Easy cleaning -3
clean outs.,
FORCED
AIR FURNACE
THE SUREFIRE 101A works to conjunction with your existing forced air heating system
utilizing the existing duct work, and fan. The 101A Is thermostatically controlled
giving you simple operation.
THE SUREFIRE 101A provides an economical way to heat your home, either as a primary
or supplementary source. Our firebox accommodates logs up to 2'/2 feet which greatly
improves efficiency without the necessity of splitting loge. Our secondary combustion
chamber enables the wood to burn more completely, again increasing efficiency.
Inquire about the Surefire 101A Wood Burning Furnace
at
HOFFM.EYER
Plumbing And Heating Ltd.
55 Kingston Street Goderich - 524-7861