Green fireplace Questions

Is glass fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC) considered eco-friendly?

— Mary Du La Verne, CA

Molly McCabe, AKBD, CGP, CAPS

Answered by Molly McCabe, AKBD, CGP, CAPS

A Kitchen That Works LLC

March 13, 2011

Is glass fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC) considered eco-friendly?

— Mary Du La Verne, CA

Answered by Molly McCabe, AKBD, CGP, CAPS on March 13, 2011

For LEED ratings, what is the best fireplace?

— juiyeun New York, NY

Answered by Sergio Grado on February 24, 2011

What's the best way to insulate an unused fireplace and chimney?

— Jim Simmons Reston, VA

Answered by Harold Remlinger, AIA, LEED AP, NCARB on January 11, 2011

We need to seal our fireplace since there is a constant cold draft coming in, and lot of heat escape. How to seal it?

— Bhuvana Nokesville, VA

Answered by Harold Remlinger, AIA, LEED AP, NCARB on December 23, 2010

I was given a fireplace insert with a really powerful blower. Any thoughts on a sensor for the blower to turn on above 90 degrees?

— Barbara Donahue Sandy Hook, CT

Answered by Scott Johnson on December 20, 2010

Our living room is rarely used. Should I include it in the central air space or buy a high-efficiency fireplace?

— Amy Mountain View, CA

Answered by Molly McCabe, AKBD, CGP, CAPS on December 9, 2010

Are EcoSmart fireplaces better or worse than the dreaded ventless gas fireplaces in a tight home, in terms of combustion safety?

— Chris Laumer-Giddens Atlanta, GA

Answered by Danny Kelly on December 2, 2010

I have a fairly inefficient gas fireplace. Is it difficult to replace it with a pellet wood fireplace? Also, is it worthwhile?

— Brandon Stewart Washington, DC

Answered by Florian Speier on October 27, 2010

Our neighbor across the street keeps his fireplace burning most of the day. Smoke blows up into our house. How to counter this pollution?

— ann welsh Carmel, CA

Answered by Maggie Michel LEED AP on October 1, 2010

What is the greenest, best fireplace replacement?

— Beth Seymour, IN

Answered by Lee Hall on August 13, 2010

 

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