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Whats the proper way to construct a fireplace so as to not fill one's home with smoke?
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∙ 14y ago
The answer to this would fill a small book! The fireplace has certain design measurements that are related to each other- size of opening at front, angles of sides, angle of slope at top, size of back, size of flue, depth of fireplace, height of chimney above surrounding surfaces, etc.
A fireplace that follows those design elements will work and burn well. When those designs are not followed, you will not only have a smoky house, but an increased risk of fire, carbon monoxide poisoning, etc. The design criteria are available- do a on line search for "fireplace design", check with your library- or find a mason that builds fireplaces, and buy him a cup of coffee.
PS- you will need more than one kind of brick- the firebox should be lined with firebrick- the flue lined with a clay tile liner (or metal flue).
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What is a fireplace flue?
The inside of the chimney. The flue carries smoke and combustion gasses out of your house. The clay tile traditionally used to line a chimney is known as a "flue liner".
When were chimneys invented?
Chimneys were invented during the 12th century in Northern Europe, though we do not know who invented them, or precisely where. The oldest known example of a chimney dates from the year 1185. Prior to the invention of the chimney, smoke was vented in various ways. One was to have a hole in the roof, possibly with a vent cover called a louver to keep rain out. Another was to vent through window-like holes high in the walls, possibly with louvers to keep birds and bats out. Another way, used in castle and monastery kitchens, was merely to have very large, high windows. There was a thing called a smoke canopy, which gathered the smoke and vented it through the roof or a wall. A hearth that was situated against a stone wall, with a smoke canopy over it, looked rather like a fireplace, such as would have a chimney, even though no chimney existed. There is a link below to a question on smoke canopies. There is also a link to the history section of an article on chimneys, as well as a link to a picture of a great hall of the Late Middle Ages, with the hearth in the middle of the room.
When wood burns in a fireplace is mass lost?
No, mass is an innate property of matter, and matter can not be destroyed in a chemical reaction. Although after the fire the remains (ashes) weigh less than the original wood, the fire has also produced CO2, Carbon (soot/smoke) and H2O as gases and this is where the mass that was once part of the wood has gone.
What does a smoke stack do on a steamship?
A smoke stack on a steamship vents exhaust from the ship's boiler to the air outside.
What happens if your smoke detectors goes off but there's no smoke?
This may because specs of dust can cause activation of the detector as it has the same effect as smoke. Spiders also can crawl into the sensors which does the same thing- same way with deodrant, paintfumes etc. It also may be because the smoke detector is just faulty.
Did the smoke can escape the fireplace through what?
chimney
What is the escape route for smoke in a fireplace?
Chimney
Why do buildings have chimneys?
evacuate smoke from fireplace
What causes excessive smoke in house when fireplace is lit?
Clogged chimney, closed flue, or wind blowing into the fireplace.
Is a black electric fireplace safer than an ordinary fireplace?
A black electric fireplace can be considered safer than an ordinary fireplace because an electric fireplace sends off no sparks. It also emits no fumes or smoke.
Why is a chimney called a chimney?
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.
What is a vent free fireplace?
A gas fireplace. It is designed to burn at about 99% efficency, and does not produce smoke or carbon monoxide, and is not vented to the outdoors.
Why chimneys fixed near ceiling?
To let the smoke from the fireplace go out
What is chimney fireplace bathtub in analogy?
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.
What is the purpose of a fireplace flue?
To draw the smoke from the fire up the chimney and out of the house.
Whats an easy way to get high?
smoke weed
What are the pros and cons of choosing to install a gas fireplace over a woodburning fireplace?
The pros of intstalling a gas fireplace are no smoke, it looks like a real wood burning fireplace, and not having to chop wood. The cons are paying for the installation and having a higher gas bill every month.
