Fireplaces and Chimneys

John Stuart Mill · en
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                               FIREPLACES

                              and CHIMNEYS



                                FARMERS'
                                BULLETIN
                                NO. 1889


                             U.S. DEPARTMENT
                             of AGRICULTURE


THAT THE WORD "HEARTH" is synonymous with "home" in many languages is
not surprising since much of the enjoyment of home and camp life centers
about an open fire. In mild climates a properly built fireplace will heat
a single room, and when equipped with a convection heater will also heat
a second room on the same floor or an upper floor. In colder climates it
is a useful adjunct to other heating systems if provided with a damper.

This bulletin is intended to give the householder and prospective
builder, especially the farmer who might superintend the construction
of his home, a working knowledge of the principles to be observed in
planning and building fireplaces and chimneys. These principles, if
observed, will make the structures useful and satisfactory and insure
their safety.

Safe fireplaces and chimneys that function properly can be built by
applying the principles given in this bulletin, but a good chimney will
not last indefinitely without proper care and repair.

Fireplaces and chimneys, being conspicuous architectural features, should
be pleasing in appearance and conform with the general design of the
building and its surroundings.

This bulletin supersedes Farmers' Bulletin 1649, Construction of Chimneys
and Fireplaces.

Washington, D. C. Issued December, 1941




FIREPLACES AND CHIMNEYS


By Arthur H. Senner, _mechanical engineer, and_ Thomas A. H. Miller,
_agricultural engineer. Division of Farm Structure Research, Bureau of
Agricultural Chemistry and Engineering_




CONTENTS

                                              Page

  Chimneys                                       2
    Design                                       2
    Construction                                 7
    Estimating brick                            18
    Smoke test                                  18
    Cleaning and repairing flues                19

  Fireplaces                                    22
    Characteristics                             22
    Modified fireplaces                         24
    Selecting a fireplace                       27
    Construction                                34
    Dimensions                                  35
    Cost estimate                               43
    Smoky fireplaces                            45