When you want to buy a new fireplace but you’re not sure who to call, start with a local company staffed by certified professionals. Why choose a certified professional? Certifications demonstrate that a hearth specialist has extensive education in the field and knows the ins and outs of fireplace safety. At Mountain Hearth & Patio, it is our policy that all of our employees—technicians, showroom, and office staff alike—attain at least one certification from either the National Fireplace Institute or the Chimney Safety Institute of America.
What certifications can a hearth professional attain?
For professionals in the hearth industry, there are several routes to certification. Hearth professionals typically are certified through the NFI and CSIA with a specialty relevant to their day-to-day duties. Each certification has its own testing and continuing education requirements that hearth professionals must meet and maintain to receive or renew certification. The certifications attained by our team include:
NFI-Certified Gas Specialist
NFI-Certified Woodburning Specialist
NFI-Certified Pellet Specialist
NFI-Certified Hearth Design Specialist
CSIA-Certified Chimney Sweep
What does NFI-Certified mean?
The National Fireplace Institute certifies planners and installers in hearth appliance applications. NFI-Certified Gas, Wood, Pellet, and Hearth Design Specialists have proven their education and skill in fireplace, stove, and insert installation. No matter what kind of hearth appliance you choose, a certified installer is well versed in the requirements for:
Safety guidelines
Safety clearances
National Building Codes
Hearth appliance requirements
Fuel delivery issues
Venting applications
Combustion criteria
Post-installation inspection & service
At Mountain Hearth & Patio, we have NFI-Certified technicians and staff who can help you plan and finish your installation. Our experts aren’t just certified, they have years of experience with hearth appliance applications. Their wealth of knowledge is also specific to installing and maintaining fireplaces, stoves, and inserts in the Denver Metro and at high altitude in the Mountain Communities.
What does CSIA-Certified mean?
The Chimney Safety Institute of America certifies Chimney Sweeps in the maintenance and cleaning of wood burning hearth appliances and venting. This separate specialty is necessary, as proper maintenance of your wood burning unit is fundamental to protecting your home from hostile chimney fires and your wallet from wasteful, inefficient burning. CSIA Certified Sweeps also perform inspections on fireplaces to ensure their proper function and diagnose any potential issues.
We have several CSIA-Certified Sweeps on staff at Mountain Hearth & Patio, and they can help you keep your wood fireplace, stove, or insert running safely and efficiently for years to come. Our professionals are well-versed in the nuances of maintaining fireplaces in Denver and the Foothills, including the unique complications that come with burning wood at high altitude.
Mountain Hearth & Patio — Certified fireplace service in Lakewood, Littleton, Denver, & the Foothills
If you’re about to take on a fireplace project or you just need annual maintenance on your existing fireplace, you should always choose certified professionals. At Mountain Hearth & Patio, our employees are certified and experienced in hearth appliance applications and maintenance. Our experts know the intricacies of installing and maintaining fireplaces in Colorado, from code requirements in Denver to the complications of burning at high-altitude with limited oxygen.
We can help you with your hearth appliance from top to bottom. Give us a call at (303) 679-1601, fill out the form on our contact page, or email Office@MtnHP.com to schedule your certified, expert fireplace service.
