Fireplaces
Our property features two working wood-burning fireplaces, one with an insert capable of heating the basement and first floor. We would require yearly inspections and completion of initial how-to training by Rooftop Chimney Sweeps - Alexandria's local reseller that installed the inset.
Rooftop Chimney Sweeps
4410 Wheeler Ave, Alexandria, VA 22304
Main: (703) 962-4965
Regency Fireplace Products
- Regency Cascades i1500 Fireplace Insert:
- English Manual: English Manual i1500
- Personal Dropbox: User Manual PDF
- YouTube Video: Starting a Fire in a Catalytic Insert | Fireside Tips | Regency Cascades Series
- Fireplace Operation & Ventilation: When the fireplace is cold or during windy conditions, negative pressure between the townhouse inside and outside can cause smoke to be pushed into the family room when the fire is first lit.
- To prevent this, you'll need to fully open the French door to the left of the family room before lighting the fireplace. This balances the pressure and directs smoke up the chimney. Once the fire has started and the chimney shaft has warmed up (approximately 5 min), the French door can be closed, as the pressure will have equalized, and the smoke will vent properly.
- Then, follow the wood insert operation process to build a proper, visually pleasing fire or set up an overnight “heating" fire…
Original Fatwood
What is Fatwood?
Born from the wood of old pine stumps left for waste after logging, it is made from splitting the stumps of pine trees that contain a high concentration of natural resin. As the stumpwood hardens over time, the resin or sap concentrates to create an all-natural, 100% organic, chemical-free fire starter.
Our Fatwood comes from non-rainforest areas of Central America. It’s part of our dedication to sustainable forestry. Live trees are never cut for our Fatwood and we harvest only non-endangered pine species.
The stumps are split into sticks approximately 8″ in length and 3/4″ in diameter. We’ve found this size to be a convenient and ideal size for practically all applications. Whether using it in the fireplace, the backyard BBQ, a pellet stove, or even in the woods while camping, Fatwood Firestarter is the ideal choice. Yes, all Fatwood is kindling, but not all kindling will ever be Fatwood.
