A chimney is to a fireplace what a drain is to a bathtub. One is the route for smoke to leave, the other the route for water to leave.
It was wood & thatch with a brick chimney.
A combustible fireplace is designed to burn actual wood or other combustible materials, requiring a chimney for ventilation. A noncombustible fireplace uses electricity or gas for heating, eliminating the need for a chimney.
Excessive smoke in the house when a fireplace is lit could be caused by a blockage in the chimney, poor ventilation, wet or unseasoned wood, or a closed damper. It is important to have the chimney inspected and cleaned regularly and ensure proper ventilation for a safe and effective fire.
Chimney use to remove the flue gases and smoke from the building and from the boiler, furnace, fireplace, stove to outside atmosphere. Chimney construct as much as possible in the vertical shape to remove the smoke outside easily. Romans used hole in the bakeries to remove the smoke outside but real chimney found in Northern Europe in 12th century.
A smoky fireplace can be caused by poor ventilation, insufficient airflow, cold chimney temperature, or a buildup of creosote and debris in the chimney. It can also be due to burning wet or unseasoned wood or a damper that is not fully open. Regular cleaning and maintenance can help prevent a smoky fireplace.
No, it is not safe to burn wood in a gas fireplace with a chimney designed for gas.
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To effectively neutralize creosote buildup in a chimney or fireplace, you can use specialized chimney cleaning products or hire a professional chimney sweep to remove the creosote. Regular chimney inspections and cleanings can also help prevent creosote buildup.
You should hire a fireplace and chimney cleaner at least once a year for inspection. You can find top rated fireplace and chimney cleaners near your area in your local phone book, or you can call the Chimney Safety Institute of America to get some phone numbers.
It was wood & thatch with a brick chimney.
That is the correct spelling of the plural noun "chimneys" (fireplace vents).
A combustible fireplace is designed to burn actual wood or other combustible materials, requiring a chimney for ventilation. A noncombustible fireplace uses electricity or gas for heating, eliminating the need for a chimney.
A furnace or fireplace or the ash dump box.