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I can answer questions related to chimney and fireplace cleaning, construction and repair as well as questions related to the performance of chimneys and fireplaces. I can also answer questions related to clothes dryer ... Hello - I have an old fireplace that has a metal fire box instead of a fire proof brick fire box.
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en.allexperts.com/q/Chimney-Fireplaces-3286/2009/1/meta...
en.allexperts.com/q/Chimney-Fireplaces-3286/2009/1/metal-fire-box.htm
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Cracks in the metal; Sometimes due to installation error (air inlets/ outlets constricted) or improper use (fire built directly against metal back wall), small distress cracks may develop in the firebox area. Superior’s suggested repair is a replacement repair plate, a part made by them from boiler plate steel.
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www.yourwayfireplaces.com/docs/Air%20Circulating%20Meta...
www.yourwayfireplaces.com/docs/Air%20Circulating%20Metal%20Fireplaces.pdf
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Fireplaces come in two general types, masonry fireplaces built entirely of bricks, blocks or stone and mortar, and factory built fireplaces consisting of a lightweight metal firebox and a metal chimney. ... A quality chimney cover, keeping the crown in good repair, and a waterproofing treatment, are money well spent to...
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www.csia.org/LinkClick.aspx?link=125&tabid=37
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Behind the firebrick panels are two pieces of thin sheet metal forming a 3 inch air chamber. The firebrick panels protect the sheet metal chamber walls. Air is drawn in the bottom vents of ... Here is an example of a dangerous prefab fireplace in need of repair (left), and a panel we have poured to repair a firebox (right).
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www.ableschimneysweeps.com/firebox_repair.htm
www.ableschimneysweeps.com/firebox_repair.htm
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A method for replacing a metal firebox in a pre-existing open-hearth ... steps of removing the metal firebox, inspecting and performing any needed repair to ...
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www.patentstorm.us/patents/4805591/claims.html
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In a typical replacement situation, the worn metal firebox is removed. After inspecting and performing any needed repair to the existing hearth slab, ...
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www.patentstorm.us/patents/4805591/description.html
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Metal insert fireplaces, on the other hand, are just that. A metal firebox is inserted into the framing of the house and a single or double-walled flue is extended through the siding or roof of the house. They are primarily designed to burn gas logs only.
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www.home-werx.com/insptip012002.htm
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Retro fits into an existing masonry or metal firebox, old or new, utilizing the existing damper, smoke chamber and the tile lined flue, without altering the existing facing. This firebox is the basic building block in each of the four types of Bellfire systems. ... The same firebox as the above Repair Unit, with the addition...
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www.safesidechimney.com/bellfire.htm
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Home Repair ... DEAR WALTER: You absolutely can clean the firebox and reuse it. The only thing that would be a reason to condemn it is if the metal firebox has developed a crack or hole that would allow embers or hot flue gases to bypass the box and enter anything other than the chimney.
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www.askthebuilder.com/Restoring_a_Metal_Firebox_Damaged...
www.askthebuilder.com/Restoring_a_Metal_Firebox_Damaged_by_Hurricane_Katrina.shtml
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