Module 2 Section 2 Other Aspects of Heating Flashcards
List 6 characteristics of a good chimney
-removes combusti12on from house
-prevents poison gas from entering house
-minimizes heat loss from house
-controls the fire
-keep water out of house
-enhance appliance draft
Give a short definition of:
a. chimneys
b. flues
c. vents
a. chimneys-used to carry exhaust products safely out of house
b. flues-interior passages within a chimney which gives move gases upwards from different fuel burning appliances
c. vents-metal devices for getting exhaust gases from burning fuels out of the house safely
Chimneys may have multiple flues. T/F
True
Masonry chimneys usually help support wood frame structures. T/F
False
List 4 common fuels that need chimneys
Wood, oil, gas, propane
List 6 things that affect chimney draft
height, flue size, any offset from vertical, appliance size, number of appliances, direction of prevailing wind
List the 5 basic components of a masonry chimney
footing & foundation; vent connector; chimney walls; flue liner; chimney cap
Why is condensation an issue in chimneys
condensation damages the masonry
List at least 15 common chimney problems
settling/leaning; cracking; spalling masonry or concrete; loose or deteriorating masonry; loose/missing or deteriorating mortar; efflorescence; excessive offset from vertical; chimney too short; no liner; flute obstructed; cracked or broken liner; cap missing; cap cracked; too many appliances on flue; incomplete liner; abandoned opening for flue connections
List 5 implications of chimneys settling or leaning.
structural failure; fire hazard; exhaust gas entry into house; water leakage or blocked flues; high maintenance & reduced durability of the chimney & adjacent house components
List 4 implications of cracked chimneys
structural inability; fire hazard; exhaust gas entry into house; moisture entry; increased maintenance & reduced durability
What is the maximum that a chimney can be offset from vertical
30 degrees max
How far should a masonry chimney extend above the roof?
3 feet minimum & 2 feet above anything within 10 feet horizontally
What is the minimum total height for a chimney serving a wood stove?
Minimum 15 feet
When did masonry chimneys start to get built with clay liners?
Approximately the 1950s
You can tell whether a chimney is lined by looking for a liner extending above the top. T/F
False
Generally speaking, how far should wood framing members be kept away from masonry chimneys?
Minimum 2 inches
Two wood burning fireplaces can share a single flue, as long as they are on the same floor level. T/F
False
B vents are typically used for which fuels?
Natural gas & propane
L vents are typically used for which fuels?
gas & oil
Class A chimneys are typically used for which fuels?
oil & some wood burning appliances
Factory-built chimneys are typically used for which fuels?
solid fuels
Any B-vent can be installed up the outside of a house. T/F
False
Metal chimneys often have several flues. T/F
False
List 12 common metal chimney vent problems.
not labeled for application; sections not well secured; inadequate clearance from combustibles; inadequate fire stopping; no cap, wrong cap or obstructed cap; warped/buckled or twisted chimney walls; rusted or pitting; inadequate chimney height; creosote build up; excessive offset from vertical
List at least one implication for each of chimney vent problems.
fire or life safety; fire hazard; poor draft;
List at least one inspection strategy for chimney vent problems
look for labels that clarify the suitability if the application; check connecting sections; check above roof level/ensure it is level; check for proper standoffs/thimbles/clearances; ensure there are no gaps from top & bottom; check for a cap & make sure it is secure; check chimney walls anywhere they are exposed, above & below roof line; check all accessible sections of chimney for corrosion; chimney heights; check for creosote build up inside flue; follow chimney flue & watch for dramatic offsets; recommend further investigation; check number of chimneys against number of appliances; check for 16 inch clearance between metal chimneys
Metal chimneys that extend more than _feet above the roof should be laterally supported.
greater than 5 ft
Metal chimneys for wood fireplaces typically need _inches of clearance from combustibles.
2 inches
What part of metal chimneys often rust? (location)
above roof line
It is good practice to connect a metal chimney to a masonry chimney part way up a house so that the exterior part of the chimney is masonry. T/F
False
Define creosote
Tar-like by product of incomplete combustion