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Is it safe to use a fireplace with cracks in the back firewall?

dsjnix questioned:


We live in a 20 year ancient home taht we heve been in for 3 years. It has a pre-fab fireplace. We have noticed cracks in the back firewall. Is it safe to use the fireplace with these cracks?

Donald

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Tags: 3 Years, Cracks, fireplace

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3 Responses to “Is it safe to use a fireplace with cracks in the back firewall?”

1. mark h says:

   January 30, 2009 at 1:04 am

   Longs it has been inspected recently, you can have it inspected it or they make a high temperature silicone caulk for aplications like that.Just fill it in,but if it hasnt been inspected in awhile i would recommend that.

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2. William B says:

   February 2, 2009 at 8:11 am

   yep, the back wall is just a heat reflector,

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3. harlysdream66 says:

   February 5, 2009 at 2:37 am

   here what i suggest, you have it cleaned, serviced, and have a manson , re point the back plate,
   better safe than sorry,
   carbon monoxide poisoning isn’t an option here !!

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