We have just renovated a fireplace and have just had our first woodburning log fire. The chimney has been swept and is perfectly clear but we seemed to get 90% of smoke going up chimney and 10% wafting out into room. The distance from base of hearth to chimney opening is approx 30" (75mm) and someone told me that the fire grate may be too far away. Is that correct or a loada rubbish? So,
1) Do I need to raise the height of the base of the hearth by another 12" (30mm) making the gap between grate and flue about 20" or should existing height be OK ??
2) If I do need to raise it, can I use a mix of ordinary cement for the floor of the hearth?
Any tips or advice greatly appreciated
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1) Do I need to raise the height of the base of the hearth by another 12" (30mm) making the gap between grate and flue about 20" or should existing height be OK ??
2) If I do need to raise it, can I use a mix of ordinary cement for the floor of the hearth?
Any tips or advice greatly appreciated
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