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3 High Efficiency Furnace Plastic Vent Pipe Types (PVC, CPVC & ABS)
Plastic vent pipe types listed below have been certified by the American Gas Association for use in furnaces classified as Category 4.
These particular types of furnaces use positive pressure vent systems (exhaust gas temperature…
Gas-Appliance Chimney Placement and Termination
Furnace and / or water heater chimney requires proper placement and termination to safely discharge exhaust gases from the appliances combustion (fuel burning) process. Improper chimney placement and termination is often responsible for…
Proper Brick Chimney Crown Installation & Materials
Brick Chimney Crown
A brick chimney crown – also known as a chimney termination cap, cement wash, or just a chimney cap – seals the chimney top opening around the flue and sheds rainwater / prevents moisture from…
Gas Water Heater and Furnace Chimney Flue Size Calculations
Chimney Flue Size Calculations
The following gas water heater and furnace chimney flue size calculations are based on Peoples Gas “Construction Guide for Gas Usage” in the city of Chicago and National Fuel Gas Code. Before applying any of…
Chimney Inspection | Home Inspector Tips
House chimney inspection
No climbing on and leaning the ladder against your chimney stack while performing chimney inspection!
You are going to start chimney inspection by examining its structure from the ground. Depending on…
Chimney Flue Requirements, Furnace and Water Heater Venting
Proper furnace / water heater venting is an extremely important issue, which depends on the performance of the house chimney / chimney flue or other exhaust assemblies. The conditions explained in this post also apply to the wood burning…
House Brick Chimney Problems & Leaking Masonry Chimney
House brick chimney is one of the most important, and at the same time neglected components of our homes, because we don't understand their functions.