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Indoors or out, if a fireplace is in use, friends and family will likely end up gathered around it. The hearth is the heart of the home, according to Andy Lepin, Senior Sales Manager at Glenco ...
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"If not using the fireplace, close fireplace dampers and vents, and cover cracks around doors and windows with tape or damp towels." ...
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Tarantino recommended caulking around windows, making sure your fireplace damper is fully shut (when not using it), and adding insulation in the basement ceiling and around the window wells.
Log burners are relatively efficient, with modern models achieving 70-85% efficiency. But traditional open fireplaces are highly inefficient, losing up to 90% of heat through the chimney.