I'd be interested to know what type of fireplace your dad has. Is it open, or a wood burner with a door?
We have a wood burner with a door, and after reading several articles about the dangers of woodsmoke, my understanding is that burners with doors don't negatively impact air quality until you open the door to refuel them, at which point they flood the room with airborne particles. So, you may get higher readings at refuel times if his fireplace has a door.
We've never really used our burner due to the health impacts: we have small kids who would be especially vulnerable. I haven't seen the externalities highlighted as much as the linked article before, this was an interesting read, thanks.
I'd be interested to know what type of fireplace your dad has. Is it open, or a wood burner with a door?
We have a wood burner with a door, and after reading several articles about the dangers of woodsmoke, my understanding is that burners with doors don't negatively impact air quality until you open the door to refuel them, at which point they flood the room with airborne particles. So, you may get higher readings at refuel times if his fireplace has a door.
We've never really used our burner due to the health impacts: we have small kids who would be especially vulnerable. I haven't seen the externalities highlighted as much as the linked article before, this was an interesting read, thanks.