SilverGroveSide is an informational resource about wood stove and fireplace safety for households in Canada. It gathers the practical fundamentals — clearance distances, chimney upkeep, and seasonal inspection routines — into plain, readable guides for people who heat with wood.
What this site is
The material here is written for homeowners and renters who want to understand how their wood-burning appliance works and how to keep it within safe limits. The focus is on the questions that come up every heating season: how far the stove should sit from the wall, why the chimney needs cleaning, and what to look at before lighting the first fire.
What this site is not
This is not a substitute for a certified inspection or for your appliance's installation manual. Building requirements, inspection rules, and insurance conditions for solid-fuel appliances differ across provinces, municipalities, and insurers in Canada. Where exact figures depend on your specific appliance or jurisdiction, the guides point you to the listed manual and to a qualified professional rather than quoting a single number.
How the content is prepared
Guides are written to reflect widely published Canadian practice for wood heat, including the role of WETT-certified technicians and recognized standards bodies. References point to publicly available, authoritative sources so readers can verify details and check current requirements for their area.
Contact
Corrections and source suggestions are welcome through the contact form or at contact@silvergroveside.org.