Fireplace Ash Pit Safety

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Fireplace ash pit safety.

Ash dumps only allow you to clean your fireplace and chimney flue with ease and are an essential component for maintaining the health and function of your chimney. To douse the fire spread out the coals ash and unburnt logs in the thinnest layer possible. An ash pit is a compartment at the base of the fireplace that holds fireplace ashes. Open the door and sweep ashes into the holding pit until they can later be removed.

Often overlooked and under appreciated. That coating can hurt the plant s ability to soak in the sun but a quick rinse with a hose will send the ash. The fireplace ash acts as an insulator keeping coals from burning completely out. This compartment usually a cavity surrounded by cinder blocks or concrete is reached through a small metal access door mounted flush in the fireplace floor or wall.

California s wildfires have left many southern california gardens dusted with ash. Chimney safety institute of america. Pleasant hearth an 1011 black alpine medium cabinet style fireplace doors with clear tempered glass 4 5 out of 5 stars 324 248 98 248. That s the most skilled person to assure that the fireplace flue and ash dump are all safe and to remove any exposed wood or other hazards.

The ash dump repair serving only a fireplace is deferrable one simply doesn t use the fireplace before it has been inspected by a certified chimney sweep or expert mason for safety and function. A little air is all these coals need to flare up again. Decent sized lumps of wood charcoal will filter impurities out of water. A pan of ash in the corner of a basement or other dark area will deter mice and roaches not tried that one but assured by a friend it works.

However it s beneficial to your fireplace and your fires to have a bed of ashes on the floor of your fireplace or stove. Wood ash in a metal or ceramic container will dehumidify a damp space very well. That ash catches coals and insulates them allowing your fire to burn at its hottest. The chimney safety institute of america recommends leaving a one inch bed of ashes on the floor of your wood burning fireplace.

We offer a selection of ash dump doors and related fireplace accessories to replace your worn out or missing ash dump door. The hot coals tend to nestle into the ash and glow adding more heat to the fuel and reflecting the heat back into the fire.