Glossary

This is a pipe that is made of Aluminum material and is often used for lining a low-efficiency gas furnaces, or flues. These shouldn’t be

After combustible material is oxidized from being burned thouroughly, this is the solid residue that is left. This is the powdery residue that is left

This is an opening that is located at the bottom of a fireplace. After ash has accumulated enough, you can then dump it from this opening, and

Much like an Ash Dump – This is a chamber located in the base of a chimney. It collects the remnants of ash, and allows you to remove

This is an object that can be installed in an appliance, usually within a wood stove, or chimney, that will assist in changing the direction of

If you need to force air under pressure, then a blower is a fan that you can use in order to achieve this.

This is a byproduct of combustion not being complete. It is a colorless, odoreless, tasteless, and potentially fatal gas that is highly toxic.

This is a condition that occurs after you inhale too much Carbon Monoxide. It is difficult to detect, and not irritating at first. For these reasons,

A technique that is based around metal flue pipes, and used to simulate the structure of a chimney. It is often built using wood, or steel stud material,

A near vertical passageway, that’s main purpose is for transporting flue gases from an appliance within a household, and funneling it outside.

Located at the top of a chimney – This is a covering that is used as housing, and it’s sole purpose is to try and prevent various

These are chimney caps that is approved to be used on a zero clearance fireplace.

When a chimney cap isn’t installed properly it can lead to the chimney not being able to breathe as it should. This often leads to a backdraft,

This is a cleaning process that is used to remove various elements such as: debris, soot, and creosote. Commonly referred to as a chimney sweep – this should be

A chemically laden log that when burned will loosen creosote, and soot. This allows the debris to fall into the firebox for easy removal. This is not considered a

This is a pipe that connects a wood stove to a chimney.

Located inside the chimney, and usually made out of metal or clay tiles. These contain combustable products, and must be kept intact in order for any

An organization that is made up of various chimney sweeps. It’s sole purpose is to offer awarness to the public, as well as furthering the education of

Found in a masonry chimney – this allows access to the interior in order for a sweep to inspect, and clean. They are generally made of clay,

Used in masonry metrics – this is an object that extends out from a wall in order to support a structure above it.

A dark oil that is distilled from coal tar, and typically used as a wood preservative. It is composed of mostly organic compounds.

This is used to shed water away from the flue liner, and is a design that slightly slopes, or has a bevelled edge at the top

This is a movable flutter that is used to control air flow or smoke.

Located at the very top of a chimney, this works by closing the top half of the flue when it is not in use. It’s purpose is to

This runs from an insert, or the hearth stove, and connects to the very first flue tile.

This is a pressure difference that draws combustion into the appliance and expels gas into the chimney.

A fireplace that runs on electricity, and is mostly for decorative purposes. Does not emit much heat.

The amount of heated air that is expelled due to cracks, or seals around doors / windows / flues.

The chamber where the fire burns in a fireplace, or woodstove.

Can withstand high amounts of heat, and is made of clay and silica. It comes in a brick shape.

Various manners in which a fireplace is constructed. Mostly for functional purposes, but often to visually enhance a home as well.

These are inserts that fit inside a pre existing fireplace and are made of pellet, coal, or wood.

Often made of glass or mesh meterial – these are placed in front of a fireplace opening with the intention of protecting your house from

Located above the firebox and at the base of the flue – this is where smoke gathers and is exhausted out of the chimney.

This is the definition of using a material in hopes of waterproofing valleys in a roof, or the angle between a roof and the chimney.

This is the passage in a chimney that’s purpose is to exhaust flue gas outside.

A liner that is required by codes and standars to cover the surface of the flue. It serves as a buffer between flue gases / chimney walls. It is designed

A fireplace that runs off of gas. It is not a significant source of heat.

An appliance that burns propane or a natural gas. It is an insert that you put into an existing fireplace and it helps create a

This is the floor of a fireplace or stove.

If you have a double wall chimney, this is the interior component.

This is made of stones, bricks, or reinforced concrete and is then lined with flue liners and built to code.

This consists of a firebox, and a heart that is made out of masonry materials such as brick / stone reinforced concrete, and then given a chimney.

A chimney that contains two or more flue.

This is an international Codes and Standards organization.

A coat of mortar that is applied to the walls of a smoke chamber.

Made of wood sawdust, and usually in the shape of a small block or ball. These contain no additive.

The process of a combustible material being altered by heat.

The process of relining a chimney whenever one or various components need repair.

A stainless still that isn’t flexiable, and is used to reline a chimney that doesn’t have an offset.

A cap that attaches and covers one clay tile flue.

This sits above a smoke shelf, and extends to the base of a flue.

This is created when the back wall of the firebox arches forward, and is at the intersection of a smoke chamber and firebox.

A test to check for smoke leakage.

Either powdery or flaky, and always black. This is the leftover matter from an organic compound not being fully burned.

Lower pressure being created due to warmer air rising.

A liner that is made out of stainless steel.

Metal surfaces expanding due to the temperature being altered.

This can either be a lining, tube, or ring that is removable and may be located in a hole where the chimney connector passes through a wall

A passage that continues from flue collar to the draft hood.

A fireplace that doesn’t need to vent fumes outside. All electric and most gas fireplaces fall into this category.

Usually made of steel or cast iron, and are a source of heating your home. They tend to be enclosed.