Re: [GBlist] Heating backup for masonry fireplace

[GrenSheltr@aol.com]

In a message dated 1/23/2002 12:11:32 PM Eastern Standard Time, bmcmaster@swrpc.org writes:


> Here's a link to some top-of-the-line heaters for propane or natural gas.  They can be gotten much cheaper if you don't mind the unvented kind.  


approach UNvented heaters with care - they are illegal in MANY jurisdictions, illegal in most bedrooms and can be very problematic -  had a discussion Tuesday with a contractor using ICFs (insulated concrete forms) had a REAL problem with floors coming up, turned out that the condensation from the propane fireplace/heater was condensing on the windows dripping down onto the floors and causing the floors to come up   Linda Lloyd