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  Key Takeaways Good chimney draft for wood stoves is 0.04 to 0.08 inches of water column (in WC). Below 0.02 in WC, combustion gases cannot exit the flue and smoke backs up into the room. Above 0.10 in WC,...

Key Takeaways Standard firebricks measure 9" x 4.5" x 2.5"; splits are 1.25" thick and suit tighter wood stove firebox liners where the full depth is not needed. A 36" x 20" x 20" masonry firebox typically needs 120-140 standard...

Key Takeaways Vented and ventless gas logs follow completely different sizing rules; choose your type first. Vented logs size purely by firebox width. Ventless logs add a second check: the BTU rating cannot exceed your room's square footage multiplied by...

Use this stove pipe calculator to confirm the correct pipe diameter for your wood stove, check your clearance requirement based on pipe type, and verify that your horizontal run and elbow count fall within code guidelines. Unlike manufacturer-specific configurators that...

Key Takeaways Infrared heat warms people and objects directly; it does not heat the air, making it effective outdoors where warmed air escapes immediately. A covered patio needs roughly 25 watts per sq ft; an open-air deck needs 28 to...

Use this propane to natural gas conversion calculator to find the correct burner orifice diameter for your fire pit or outdoor appliance in decimal inches, millimeters, and the nearest standard drill bit number. Enter your BTU rating to get the...