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la c30 economist suntribune january 20 1988 efficient heating woodstoves viable option this article is provided by the ontario real estate association orea for the benefit of consumers in the real estate market as a hearty lot living north of the 49th weve learned how to endure the harsh winters that come our way for one million canadian families reducing the icy chill of old man win ter means using woodstoves as a source of efficient heat to totally or partially heat the home if a woodstove is properly installed it can add to the marketability of your house should you decide to sell but if not properly installed it can reduce the house to a mere pile of smoldering ashes in the past 10 years there have been 30000 fires in our country as a result of poorly installed woodstoves however this is not to say that wood stoves are a menace when properly installed they are an excellent source of heat and because this is equally a dilem ma for homeownever and potential buyers both parties should pay close attention a homeowner is responsible for maintaining hisher property in accordance to the fire code many people do not realize this in cludes woodburning appliances which must be installed as outlined by the canadian standards association a potential homeowner should take note as to whether or not there is a woodburning appliance in the dwelling once you purchase a house you are then responsible for maintaining the dwelling in accordance to the ontario fire code and if there is a faulty woodstove the onus is on you to re medy the problem woodburning appliances as de fined by the canadian standards association csa comprise wood stoves factorybuilt fireplaces and woodburning furnaces a teal estate salesperson is not qualified to inspect a woodstove the ontario real estate association orea urges it members to advise the party they represent to seek a proper inspection of the unit it is wise for a homeowner or prospective homeowner to be aware of the following and what the personal effects would be first the date of the last inspection inspections should be held yearly second if the woodburning ap pliance is found to be faulty or the woodburning appliance does not meet fire code regulations what is re quired to correct the problem in terms of adjustments to the unit and or the room in which it is located it has only been in the last 10 years that standards to ensure proper in stallation of a woodstove have been put in place the csa has defined the standards for safe installation of a woodstove based on extensive laboratory testing they have undertaken these tests revealed a process the csa identified as pyrolysis chemical decomposition by action of heat pyrolysis is a gradual and undetect able hazard no homeowner vendor or purchaser has any way of knowing that it is happening specifically when a woodstove is firedup it radiates heat in all direc tions this heat penetrates nearby walls floors and ceilings to the point that moisture and other substances in the wood evaporate inducing a che mical change this chemical change causes the wood to carbonize so that over time temperatures needed to ignite the wood get continually lower until fire results faulty installation of a woodstove and the proximity of combustible materials that is materials which may easily catch fire are often the causes because of its instructural sound ness the sole survivor of a fire is very often the woodstove that in its own way caused the fire because there are never any clues suggesting the possibility of combus tion one can at best examine the area surrounding the woodstove and ask that the appliance be inspected your local fire marshall a qualified building inspector or a responsible re tailer or installer can inspect your woodstove the csa installation code stipur lates that there should be a fourfoot radius around the woodstove in which there are no combustibles such as carpets furniture or anything made of wood if the design of the room makes a four foot radius impossible then cer tified shielding panels can be used shielding panels and an airspace markham by air taken during an aerial photography session this fall this shot shows the four corners at hwys 48 and 7 corners which have seen some changes since the makham village library was constructed on the former site of the markham fair grounds it moved in 1977 family trust headquarters can be seen at the north west corner own living 104 main street west stouffville ontario stouffville 6402225 uxbridge 4732440 av tiuar comoawnw maitok realty limited r preston lake stouffville area excellent commuting access to 404 ex ecutive sidesplit 4 bedrooms 3 baths 2 fireplaces 3 walkouts double car garage central air absolutely immaculate fenced and professionally landscaped lot re duced to 279900 call tom stephenson 6402225 the town and country specialists tammy a very popular model uxbridge great starter or retirement home in town 2 bdrms oak kitch with walkout to sun room large ceramic foyer main fl family rm unspoiled full base ment asking 168900 pauline mancini 2941372 ext 243 8523443 have to be installed behind the wood stove again in accordance to regula tions the flue pipe of a woodstove is also subject to these regulations if a woodstove does not comply with the ontario fire code a building per mit is required to correct the installa tion failure to comply can result in a fine for every day that the problem is left uncorrected inspectors should be following the recently revised 1984 csa installation code copies of which can be purchased from the csa 4167474000 catalogue code number b365 whether you own a house or plan to in the future the addition of a wood stove can be a worthwhile invest ment however this investment is only as good as it is safe reisc 7271941 yortt group realty inc 7736163 r buy land only s169900 older 3 bdrm home with lots o potential in mature area of newmarket bay window hardwood floors cab brenda armstrong 7736163 or res 8533733 philip mihorean associates ltd realtors appraisers 4701 hwy 7 jnionviue 4771777 presidents estate home 8300 square foot decorator designed home on 1 acre near unionville adjacent to greenbelt highlights include 560 sf 18 x 32 master bedroom with fireplace and conversation area huge walk in closet and enormous ensuite bath bright mod ern convenient kitchen 330 sf 2300 sf basement with completed entertainment areas plus much more and valued at 935000 call mr rosner 4771777 another exclusivei a very attractive markham lifestyle 4 bdrm brick 2 storey home with 1 9 family room with fireplace master bdrm with en- suite raised dining room overlooking liv ing room and living room with 12 ceiling has walkout to private deck mature pro fessional landscaping carrier air con ditioning and new broadloom youll like this at 277000 call wilma willan 477- 1777 or 2943501