With its distinctive style and one of the tallest openings in its class, the BIS Panorama™ wood-burning fireplace offers the most complete view of the flame, delivers more heat and performs better than most fireplaces on the market. Features

• Heats up to 2,500 sq. ft.
• Herringbone refractory brick creates a truly distinguished appearance
• Catalytic combustion-controlled fireplace
• Single cast-iron door available in black, brushed nickel or 24K gold-plated
• Choice of 5 stylish top and bottom louver designs
• Efficient air wash system keeps the glass clean
• Decorative log retainers
• Dual-handle ash drawer with lid allows for easy removal of ashes
• Airtight combustion chamber for maximum efficiency and highest heat output
• Easy access to combustion controls
• Efficiency: 75+%
• EPA-certified
• Easy connection to optional forced-air system
• Outside-air kit included for optimum efficiency
• Limited lifetime warranty

While the traditional brick chimney has been in use since before most people can remember, it can be costly and difficult to maintain. Bricks break down and erode, which could cause dangerous leaking of smoke and fumes, often times invisible to the naked eye. This problem is easily avoided, however, by using stainless steel chimney pipe in place of the older brick method on new, or replacement, chimney projects. Metal chimney pipe is much more cost effective and simpler to install than a good old fashion brick and mortar.

Options, and Support, make Selecting your Chimney Pipe Easy

Featuring six different effective lengths, five different diameters and two different material types, Copperfield Chimney Supply offers chimney pipe with a virtually unlimited combination of possibilities for your next venting project. While this may seem daunting, they also offer knowledgeable customer support through the phone, and live chat services, to help you plan out any purchase or project needs.

Historically, heating technology was pretty simple: mankind huddled around a basic campfire to stay warm and cook dinner.

In more recent centuries, fireplaces were constructed with brick or stones and this allowed the fire to come "inside" but left the smoke out of the picture. Compared to modern wood stoves these basic fireplaces are very inefficient. It is not uncommon today to see wood stoves with efficiency rating in the low to mid 80's and emissions of less than 3 grams per hour. If you want to heat your house with wood, there are some pretty efficient ways to do so, which I'll tell you about right here.

Large scale masonry wood stoves: If you really want to impress someone (or like really big whole house heating systems) a Masonry wood stove is the ticket. Some of these are custom built in a home during initial construction as they require substantial support, its not uncommon for these to weigh in at over 3000 to 8000 pounds. My favorites are the soapstone versions from Tulukivi and the 2700 model is my dream stove.

Soapstone wood stoves: Soapstone was used to build fireplaces because it retained heat well and was pretty easy to shape. Add some traditional cast iron to hold the panels together and you can build a high thermal mass stove that will continue to keep you warm even after the fire has died away. In my home we set up our master bedroom with a mid-sized Hearthstone Heritage.

Cast iron...with colors: Keeping warm is only half the issue. The other half is that wood stoves "live" in the same space as we do (unlike a fossil fuel eating monster hidden away in your basement). Many wood stoves command a focal point in the main room of the house. You can be stylish and stay warm with a Vermont Castings Encore stove.

Top loaders are a breeze to use: When most people think of a wood stove the old image of a door comes to mind. One problem with doors is they limit the amount of wood that can be added and this will limit the burn time. The Lopi Leyden is a top loader that can handle 65 pounds of wood and burn for up to 12 hours and with an emissions output of only 2.4 Grams per hour it is well under the EPA guidelines of 7.5 grams per hour.

Get a small stove for a small space: If the 9000 pounds of masonry and soapstone is a bit over the top for you, or you worry the 50,000 to 75,000 BTU's of some of the midsize stoves will turn your home into a pizza oven or sauna... consider a small unit like the Jotul 602 the micro-sized Sardine from Navigator Stove Works.

What ever your needs are, chances are good, you can find a super-efficient wood stove that will put winter's chill in the back of your mind, and can cut your fossil fuel consumption.

More than 50% of homes in America have a mold problem, according to This Old House. While it’s common for bathrooms , kitchens and bedrooms to develop a mold problem, homeowners rarely consider looking for it in their chimney and fireplace. However, moldy chimneys and fireplaces are more common than you think, and could be the reason for the musty smell in your home , so it’s crucial you get rid of it once and for all.

Getting to the root cause

There are several different parts of your chimney that could be to blame for mold growth. As a general rule, it could be one of four things causing the mold:

• A lack of ventilation
• A damaged chimney crown
• The brick and mortar
• A damaged chimney cap

Mold occurs in damp and cold places, so when there’s poor ventilation, any damp that does get in has nowhere to go and causes mold. If the chimney crown or chimney cap fail, this can add to the amount of moisture that gets into your chimney, thus worsening the problem. Meanwhile failing to waterproof the brick and mortar that sits within the chimney allows an increasing amount of water to build up, and will quickly lead to mold growth.

Clean up operation

When you suspect that mold has taken over your chimney and fireplace, you should cease using it and arrange for it to be cleaned. If there’s just a small amount of mold visible then you can clean it with an anti-fungal spray and a scrubbing brush. However, it’s best to call in an expert mold cleaning service, as with a chimney, you can never be sure how far the mold has spread or the true extent of the problem . To tackle mold fully, a mold remediation company will thoroughly inspect, assess, and test your chimney and fireplace. From there, they’ll treat the mold with an anti-microbial system, before checking that the mold hasn’t spread further around your home.

Solving the problem

Once the mold from your chimney and fireplace have been professionally removed, you’ll find that your home will instantly smell better. To ensure that things stay this way, you’ll need to tackle the root cause of the problem. This means replacing any faulty parts of your chimney, installing adequate ventilation, and damp-sealing all the bricks and mortar in and around the chimney. It’s also a wise idea to have your chimney professionally inspected annually. An inspection will identify any damp problems early on so that you can take action to remedy them before the mold returns and ruins the inside of the chimney, emitting that annoying musty odor .

Just like any part of your home, your chimney and fireplace are susceptible to damp and mold problems. But there’s no need to worry if you do suspect that mold is invading your chimney, as it’s simple enough to remove it. And, so long as you take preventative action to keep it at bay for good, you won’t have to deal with again.

Relaxing in front of the fireplace with family members, friends or by yourself can be an enjoyable experience. Like the days of old, when families would gather around the fireplace and discuss current events and what everyone was doing, you can spend family night around the fireplace playing games or talking. You can obtain efficient wood burning, gas and electric Napoleon fireplaces from Copperfield Chimney Supply , which provides quality hearth products for the home.

Winter is just around the corner, which means that an increasing number of Americans will start their preparations for the colder weather. While many households make use of electric or gas heating sources, as many as 4.8 million homes use a wood stove , according to the U.S. Energy Information Agency. Despite rendering exceptional heat and being very economical, many homeowners wonder whether wood stoves affect indoor air quality. Although excess smoke can pose a problem, there are a number of ways to ensure that your wood stove is as safe and eco-friendly as possible in its maintenance and usage.

Use dry wood

Dry wood not only creates substantially hotter fires but less smoke as well. Where possible, collect your wood, chop it, and leave it to air dry for at least a year before using it. This will not only result in a reduction in indoor air pollution but also save you money as no heat will be wasted on evaporation. You can make your fires even more eco-friendly by collecting branches and trees that have already fallen or using wood that would otherwise have been destined for the landfill. You can even try and source offcuts from your local joiner or sawmill but take care to not use anything that has been painted or treated in any way.

Allow enough air to circulate

If you want the air inside your home to be as clean as possible you need to ensure that there is adequate ventilation . Apart from making use of a sound chimney system, you also need to make sure that there is no furniture blocking the vents. You should also consider opening a window or two a bit in order to have fresh air enter the home while letting any excess smoke and gas emissions escape. Take care not to open your windows too much, however, as you don’t want all the lovely heat your stove is generating, to escape.

Give your stove and chimney some TLC

One of the simplest ways to make your wood stove more environmentally-friendly is to keep both the stove and your chimney well-maintained. Remove creosote build-up from your stove on a regular basis with a special detergent and limit future build-up by only making fires with seasoned, dry wood. Your chimney is a very important component of your wood stove. Apart from posing a fire risk, a chimney that is filled with soot and creosote can also leave the house filled with an unpleasant smoke. In order for a chimney to remain clean, it has to be thoroughly inspected and swept at least two times a year.

A wood stove can be a great addition to any home, especially during the colder months. As long as you take the necessary steps to combat any indoor air pollution as much as possible, you will be able to enjoy the wonderful heat omitted by your stove without suffering from any adverse effects.