accumulation creates a fire hazard,
making its reduction or removal
imperative.
One method of reducing creosote
buildup is to gradually stoke a
medium hot fire for 15-30 minutes
at least once per day. This tends
to burn off the creosote in small
amounts. Seasoned or dry woods
tend to form less creosote deposits
than unseasoned or wet wood. In
mild weather, frequent, slow burning
of the fireplace will severely aggravate
the creosote problem.
Frequent inspection of chimney flues
is important, especially during the
first season of use. Any problems with
creosote buildup can be corrected
before it becomes a hazard. Inspect
the chimney regularly from the roof
using a flashlight, or alternatively by
using a mirror to look up through the
flue. If an inspection indicates soot or
creosote buildup, the chimney should
be cleaned.
CAUTION: The use of chemicals
which are supposedly meant to
clean the chimney when they are
placed on the fire could produce heat
intense enough to cause damage to
the concrete masonry and clay flue
liners, contributing to the deteriora-
tion of these elements.
MASONRY BAKE OVEN
Wood-fired ovens constructed of
masonry materials have been used
for cooking and baking for centuries.
In the past two decades we have
seen a significant increase in the
construction of masonry ovens
designed for commercial and
residential applications, for both
inside and outside use.
The architectural sketch that follows
offers some design suggestions. Many
additional designs are feasible, with
varying materials in different shapes
and sizes. Some are built traditionally
using masonry materials from scratch.
Others use pre-engineered component
parts offering the latest technology,
providing operational efficiency and
ease of construction.
No matter your preference in oven
design, all products used in masonry
CODE ENFORCEMENT
oven construction (e.g., brick, block,
firebrick, refractory components,
stucco, stone, terra cotta, etc.) are
widely available at your local masonry
supply dealer. As with all masonry
construction, carefully observe fire
safety and code compliance.
NOTIFICATION
Code enforcement authorities must be notified when solid- burning fuel
heating appliances or chimney construction materials are purchased
or acquired.
All businesses selling or installing solid fuel burning heating appliances
and / or chimney construction materials must notify the purchaser(s) in
writing at the time of sale or acquisition that they are legally required to
notify their local code enforcement official before installation commences.
Please accept this Tek Spec 4.0 document as official written notification
of the above.
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