The smoke guard not only changes the ratio between the size of the fireplace opening to the size of the flue, but it effectively makes the size of the top of the firebox larger. That difference in the size of that space allows more room and more time for excess smoke to collect before it is drawn up the chimney, keeping the smoke in the fireplace and not allowing it to escape into the room.
How can fireplace smoke guards help improve my fireplace experience?
Using fireplace smoke guards can help improve your hearth experience tremendously. Wood fireplaces produce smoke as a matter of course; use our wide product selection to ensure this smoke is directed away from your room and, instead, filtered through your chimney, protecting your air quality and your hearth leisure.
How do I mount a smoke guard to a brick wall?
In most cases, there will be enough of a brick ledge behind the doors to allow the guard to be anchored. However, you will likely need to remove the door surround in order to mount the smoke guard.
Do I need a smoke guard for a wood stove insert?
Unfortunately, no. Wood stove inserts are typically operated with the doors closed, so smoke guards for them are not very common. How do I know what size smoke guard I need?
Do I have to remove the door surround to Mount smoke guard?
However, you will likely need to remove the door surround in order to mount the smoke guard. Removing the doors will allow access to either side of the surround and will provide the ability to anchor the shelf into position. You can then re-install the door assembly.
How does a fireplace smoke shelf work?
The smoke shelf sits between the smoke chamber and the firebox. Its purpose is to collect small pieces of debris and water that have gotten into the chimney. The smoke shelf helps with the transition of smoke and works to prevent downdrafts from blowing into your home.
How do I get my fireplace to stop smoking?
How To Keep Smoke From Coming Out Of A FireplaceUse A Fireplace Grate. ... Build Fires Towards The Back Of The Fireplace. ... Build Fires Using The Top-Down Method. ... Burn Dry & Low Moisture Content Firewood. ... Open The Damper Fully Before Each Fire. ... Preheat The Chimney To Start The Draft. ... Build Smaller, Hotter Fires.More items...•
Why does smoke come out the front of my fireplace?
Too warm outside: Even fireplaces that draft great when its cold outside can be known to puff out fireplace smoke when it's slightly warmer out. The greater the temperature differential from the inside room temperature and the outdoor temp, the better the fire will draft.
Why does my fireplace fill my house with smoke?
The most likely reason that your house is filling with smoke when you light a fire is that the damper is closed. The damper should be fully opened when the fireplace is in use, and closed when it is not. All indoor fireplaces have a damper that must be opened before you light a fire in your fireplace.
Why is smoke not going up the chimney?
Smoke sometimes won't go up a chimney because there is a column of cold air in the chimney flue that pushes the smoke back into the home. It's important to check the draft before lighting a fire, to be sure priming isn't needed.
How do you make a smoke guard for a fireplace?
Fireplace smoke guard Before you buy one, do this: Take a piece of aluminum foil a little wider than the fireplace opening, and fold it in half width-wise, to make it sturdier. When the fire is going, tape it over the top of the opening, covering a few inches of the opening. (Go easy on the tape!
Should I crack a window when using fireplace?
To alleviate this problem, make sure that your basement fireplace damper is closed. The best solution is to crack a window in the basement (about a quarter of an inch) when you use your upstairs fireplace.
How do you stop Backdraft in a fireplace?
Try opening a window near the fireplace to increase airflow into the home before opening the fireplace door. The area will be exposed to more air, allowing for less to be immediately taken through the chimney. Also, consider using a fan or turning on exhaust fans to troubleshoot this problem.
Should fireplace damper be open or closed?
You should close the damper on your fireplace once the fire and embers have all burned out. This prevents warm air in your house from escaping out the chimney. You should open the damper before lighting a fire and close it once the fire is done burning.
How often does chimney need to be cleaned?
once a yearBoth the NFPA and Spisto recommend getting your chimney cleaned and inspected once a year by a qualified professional. Carli says that regardless of chimney type, you should you have your chimney swept at least one time a year.
Why use a smoke guard on a fireplace?
Using fireplace smoke guards can help improve your hearth experience tremendously. Wood fireplaces produce smoke as a matter of course; use our wide product selection to ensure this smoke is directed away from your room and, instead, filtered through your chimney, protecting your air quality and your hearth leisure.
How big should a fireplace flue be?
1 Answer. Ideally, your fireplace will have a 10 to 1 opening to flue ratio. That is to say, your fireplace flue will have 1 square inch of area to every 10 square inches of opening size. If you know the size of your flue, you can use that to determine how big your opening would need to be to get to that 10 to 1 ratio.
Does a smoke guard help with gas fireplace odor?
No, a smoke guard will not help odors from gas fireplaces. Vent free gas log sets always produce an odor. If you have a vented gas log set with a detectable odor, we would recommend having a local qualified service technician service the unit and check for issues.
Do you need smoke guards in masonry?
Smoke guards would only be needed in masonry installations where smoke rollout is experienced due to the fireplace being over-sized for the chimney diameter. Submitted by: Will M. on January 12, 2016.
