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2. Fireplace insert - Wikipedia

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   The fireplace insert was invented in 1742 by Benjamin Franklin, which he called 'The Pennsylvania Fireplace' (also known as the Franklin Stove), in the United States.He came upon the idea as a means of using coke (a smokeless fuel made by the destructive distillation of certain types of coal) and incorporated the use of an electric blower to improve efficiency.

3. Framing (construction) - Wikipedia

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   Wall framing in house construction includes the vertical and horizontal members of exterior walls and interior partitions, both of bearing walls and non-bearing walls. . These stick members, referred to as studs, wall plates and lintels (sometimes called headers), serve as a nailing base for all covering material and support the upper floor platforms, which provide the lateral strength along a

4. Direct vent fireplace - Wikipedia

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   The outer housing is the part of the fireplace unit that is installed in the framing of the building. The two main operational components are housed inside of it. The first key component within the outer housing is the firebox, which is surrounded on five sides by the outer housing, and on one side by the glass panel that faces towards the room.

5. 4 Fireplace Maintenance Tasks You Should Complete Before ...

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   If you have a gas fireplace, a gas leak detector is a must-have. This can save you from a toxic and potentially deadly gas leak. Regardless of the type of fireplace you have, make sure you use a ...

6. Fireplace - Wikipedia

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   Manufactured fireplaces are made with sheet metal or glass fire boxes. Electric fireplaces can be built-in replacements for wood or gas or retrofit with log inserts or electric fireboxes. A few types are wall mounted electric fireplaces, electric fireplace stoves, electric mantel fireplaces, and fixed or free standing electric fireplaces.

7. 16 Divisions - Wikipedia

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   The 16 Divisions of construction, as defined by the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI)'s MasterFormat, is the most widely used standard for organizing specifications and other written information for commercial and institutional building projects in the U.S. and Canada.