// < ![CDATA[ // < ![CDATA[ google_ad_client = "pub-0360944017767954"; /* 120x600, vent pipe clearances top */ google_ad_slot = "0641701191"; google_ad_width = 120; google_ad_height = 600; // ]]>Why does the furnace, water heater vent pipe require clearance to combustible materials? Gas burning appliances vent pipes produce heat when discharging exhaust gases to exterior. Temperature of... 

As with every fuel-burning appliance, proper venting is always critical, and to enjoy your solid (wood/coal) fuel-burning stove, you have to get it right. This guide is just an explanation of basic safety / code requirements for the solid fuel burning stoves. However, you should always consult stove installation with your local building code enforcement division, owners / installation manual, and /... 

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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 back-drafts, excessive corrosion of the chimney pipe walls, condensation, and Carbon Monoxide contamination of your house. The rule explained on the pictures... 

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 deteriorating the chimney. For the chimney crown to fulfill its purpose, it must be properly shaped and installed. Unfortunately, after looking at hundreds of brick chimney on new and old... 

The following guide is based on Peoples Gas “Construction Guide for Gas Usage” in the city of Chicago and National Fuel Gas Code. Before applying any of the following rules, you must check your local building code requirements, and appliance manufacturer installation instruction.Have you checked your house brick chimney lately… or whatever type of the chimney you have? Did you... 

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