Creosote is highly combustible and can catch fire. It is a common source of wood heater-related fires. A check of the flue system will help ensure it is free of defects and flammable materials such as grass, small twigs and other debris that may be the result of birds nesting in the flue or surrounding chimney cavity. The intense heat generated in flues when the heater is being used can cause this debris to catch fire.
Tips for operating your wood heater To minimise wood smoke and allow your wood heater to operate at maximum efficiency, you should also note the following: follow the manufacturer's instructions for lighting, fuelling and operating the wood heater use paper or kindling wood to get the fire started only use dry, seasoned wood arrange the wood so plenty of air can circulate around all sides always leave the air control open for at least 20 minutes after starting or refuelling the fire do not overfill the heater or try to burn logs that are too large.
The Australian Home Heating Association website provides information on how to choose a wood heater. They not only install the fireplace but also ensure the following specifications are met:. When your draftsman designs your residence, a great part of it is designed around the position of the fireplace. Essentially, the fireplace should be located in a part of the house that would not allow the expelled smoke to be blown back in.
It should also be located some distance from stairs, doorways, and hallways, so that any accident resulting from its use would not block your means of exit. Even the materials to be used in the room should be carefully chosen, to significantly decrease the chance of mishaps. Even the number of floors in your residence would influence the position of the fireplace or wood heater in the plan, as the restriction on wall distance means you cannot have the chimney near any second floor walls.
It would not be an exaggeration to say that the fireplace is the literal heart of the home when it comes to design. The fireplace or wood heater should also undergo periodic maintenance, to ensure it is operating properly. This should also play a role in the planning process. Ideally, a fireplace should be somewhere that can be easily accessed for cleaning i. To ensure maximum efficiency, the home should also be adequately insulated to prevent the heat from escaping.
Even the local climate of the state or city could play a role, as the fireplace and chimney is ideally located in an area that catches the wind — both to ensure that smoke is blown away from the house, as well as to make sure that fresh air is channeled down the chimney for better cleaning. Fortunately, these are all skills that an expert draftsman is trained to do. Why are there yet no regulations or standards in Victoria or indeed Australia to protect neighbours from smoke from outdoor, wood burning heaters and cookers?
This is known to be a nuisance and dangerous to health yet there is nothing a neighbouring property owner can do to protect themselves from such a situation.
Matt learnt his trade in Ballarat and has been active in the heating industry in Ballarat and regional Victoria the entire time.
This diverse experience has allowed him to be one of the most experienced heating experts in Australia. Matt is viewed as an industry expert in the heating industry, he specialises in the most challenging wood heating, wood stove and wood oven installations, difficult access sites, multi-story wood heating jobs and very large wood heating systems.
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