Fireplaces - Tips for the construction, use and safety

Fireplaces is one of the last vestiges of our places of ancient open-air meeting. The chimney is safe for an eye for friends to gather, cook, relax and feel good. It reminds us of a simpler time, a form of outdoor life, the smell of the air, the sound of creaking wood, heat, cold night. I like the fact that a fireplace can be used all year round.

Many cities now have orplanning restrictions on the recreational function. Unfortunately, this was partly because some of my people are a bit 'too enthusiastic for the use and ruthless in building a fire. If not many people know how to mine using a fire or inconsiderate of the safety and health for others, the remains of fun for everyone else.

I'm sure if I built my fire that I was away from structures (at least 3 meters) away from trees andis designed to be protected from the wind.

The base of the gravel pit. Above the gravel lay on a grill with legs folded on a table to act as a fan, what would be the wood. This prevented the wood from moisture in the air and gravel 'allowed to smoke better, cleaner combustion and less.

On the wall of rock or stone fire Anders Rack reduce heat in the air to take away the '.

The nature of thecombustible materials must be of high quality natural wood without painting limited. I dry grass or leaves and, sometimes, flyers and newspaper to light. Good use of dry materials from the flame and remember to clean and dispose of the ashes on a regular basis.

I like the cast materials to keep the wood and fire in a warehouse in flames immediately, but comfortable enough to reach the wood, if necessary, usually two to three meters.

Familiarity with the windConditions around the fire. Be prepared to handle sudden changes of wind and fire have a plan to settle a part when things start to go out. Make sure children are supervised and never leave a fire unattended.

Try to keep the flame of less than a meter wide and three meters high. All that is greater potential for disaster (and an over-emphasis by the authorities to win.)

Sometimes there are restrictions on the times, a personYou can with a fire pit. For example, in Calgary, Alberta, see the regulation that is not a fire in the early hours of 1 and 10 clock If there is a fire ban in your area, it is probably wise not to pay fines, light a fire, not only for safety, but also possible.

Always be respectful of their neighbors in the use of fire. Invite times close to your garden can allay any concerns and can build a betterRelations. There is nothing worse than to disturb the neighbors, firefighters are trying to have a peacemaker and fines or lawsuits.

If you follow these guidelines will probably have many years of fun for the whole season. To see photos of the fire that I built and designed under control blog.