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Dave.
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Dave. asked in Home & GardenDecorating & Remodeling · 7 years ago

Hi. Can anybody tell me if it's normal for the front of a fireplace to be soot stained?

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  • Anonymous
    7 years ago
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    Hi so have you checked the chimney as it sounds like it's blocked that is why you would get a blow back like that.

  • Anonymous
    7 years ago

    Sweep the chimney. Maybe fit a taller pot to improve the draw. Also bear in mind that there has to be at least some fresh air admitted to the room to enable a proper draw.

  • Dave.
    Lv 4
    7 years ago

    Good question, Dave, did you tell them that the front of the fireplace is either granite or marble and not brick or stone? Does that matter?

  • gerald
    Lv 7
    7 years ago

    no it means poisonous fumes are getting into the room not going up the chimney as the all should carbon monoxide is a killer your fire needs checking by a qualified engineer

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  • Anonymous
    7 years ago

    yo

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