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Footing<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n

Sometimes called the chimney pad<\/strong>, is the reinforced concrete base of the foundation<\/p>\n"},"library":"H5P.Text 1.1","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"},"subContentId":"34d1396e-04ba-47fc-9bfd-d722de860e78"}]},{"position":{"x":6,"y":87.73604201346852},"alwaysFullscreen":false,"content":[{"params":{"text":"

Foundation<\/strong> is the stable support structure that supports the fireplace and chimney<\/p>\n"},"library":"H5P.Text 1.1","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"},"subContentId":"c8e9cf92-80ac-4493-8d14-376ac9e6c311"}]},{"position":{"x":10.8,"y":79.83351146337773},"alwaysFullscreen":false,"content":[{"params":{"text":"

Ashpit<\/strong> is a hollow space below the hearth into which ashes may be shovelled or swept<\/p>\n\n

(option part of fireplace)<\/p>\n"},"library":"H5P.Text 1.1","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"},"subContentId":"80d11652-a8eb-4a68-917d-f06ee9f55084"}]},{"position":{"x":68,"y":87.76636747124698},"alwaysFullscreen":false,"content":[{"params":{"text":"

Cleanout door<\/strong>, allows access to empty the ash pit.<\/p>\n"},"library":"H5P.Text 1.1","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"},"subContentId":"a0240f5a-687b-41d2-8b4e-49186d41123a"}]},{"position":{"x":9.6,"y":72.11559378783294},"alwaysFullscreen":false,"content":[{"params":{"text":"

Inner hearth<\/strong>, this the the firebox floor.<\/p>\n"},"library":"H5P.Text 1.1","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"},"subContentId":"ecab550f-529f-4e1a-bb65-c8b286d8b675"}]},{"position":{"x":84.8,"y":70.02414213831719},"alwaysFullscreen":false,"content":[{"params":{"text":"

Hearth Extension<\/strong> or Outer Hearth<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Non-combustable area in front of the firebox, protects the floor from flying sparks.<\/p>\n"},"library":"H5P.Text 1.1","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"},"subContentId":"950c0880-9a49-4f27-a5a9-78ef2c3c4f94"}]},{"position":{"x":60,"y":78.4412596473971},"alwaysFullscreen":false,"content":[{"params":{"text":"

Fresh air inlet<\/strong>, this is the duct system that allows fresh air into the fireplace from outside.typically going from an outside intake to a door in the front of the inner hearth.<\/p>\n"},"library":"H5P.Text 1.1","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"},"subContentId":"97319ae1-f0d9-4bd3-9a34-ce10f3db80a2"}]},{"position":{"x":59.199999999999996,"y":69.42484488498789},"alwaysFullscreen":false,"content":[{"params":{"text":"

Ash dump<\/strong> located at the back centre of the hearth.It is the opening ashes are swept into, connected to the ash pit. (optional)<\/p>\n"},"library":"H5P.Text 1.1","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"},"subContentId":"1631a5a4-3e99-458d-a0bc-3ed55900c190"}]},{"position":{"x":8,"y":67.57552398607749},"alwaysFullscreen":false,"content":[{"params":{"text":"

The firebox<\/strong> A.K.A. Fire chamber<\/strong>, this is the partially enclosed structure that contains the fire.<\/p>\n"},"library":"H5P.Text 1.1","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"},"subContentId":"13690b93-ec4d-40ca-ae75-c1c86b0a5eeb"}]},{"position":{"x":66.8,"y":58.65617433414043},"alwaysFullscreen":false,"content":[{"params":{"text":"

Lintel<\/strong>, this is an angle iron that supports the masonry above the fireplace opening.<\/p>\n"},"library":"H5P.Text 1.1","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"},"subContentId":"c5bcd136-0f64-4cd6-9ebf-b4db8bdbeaaa"}]},{"position":{"x":71.6,"y":50.656637787530265},"alwaysFullscreen":false,"content":[{"params":{"text":"

Facing material <\/strong>is the fininshed surface around the rough opening. Skirt<\/strong> is also part of the finished face it overhangs the opening of the firebox<\/p>\n"},"library":"H5P.Text 1.1","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"},"subContentId":"d3a646c8-a020-4d6d-9999-87c08b103c91"}]},{"position":{"x":7.199999999999999,"y":61.01080130145279},"alwaysFullscreen":false,"content":[{"params":{"text":"

Throat<\/strong>, is the narrow opening between the firebox and smoke chamber<\/p>\n"},"library":"H5P.Text 1.1","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"},"subContentId":"4d83a3de-a1c1-4805-aa09-125cc137f0d9"}]},{"position":{"x":61.6,"y":55.04525764225182},"alwaysFullscreen":false,"content":[{"params":{"text":"

Damper<\/strong> has a metal flap that may be opened and closed to control the airflow between the firebox and chimney. It sits on the throat of the firebox<\/p>\n"},"library":"H5P.Text 1.1","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"},"subContentId":"7e9caabf-24fb-4c70-a161-d81ac5bd1f0e"}]},{"position":{"x":7.199999999999999,"y":56.92484488498789},"alwaysFullscreen":false,"content":[{"params":{"text":"

Smoke Shelf<\/strong> is a concave shelf above the fireboxand behind the damper. It's purpose is to redirect downdrafts and to direct smoke and gases upwards through the chimney<\/p>\n"},"library":"H5P.Text 1.1","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"},"subContentId":"7f4d72c7-0a03-41f6-af78-227f421aa3b6"}]},{"position":{"x":10.8,"y":48.15044264527845},"alwaysFullscreen":false,"content":[{"params":{"text":"

Smoke Chamber<\/strong> is the open area located above the throat that funnels smoke into the chimney flue.<\/p>\n"},"library":"H5P.Text 1.1","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"},"subContentId":"1018dea8-6d40-4460-aaaf-542f4ba85fa4"}]},{"position":{"x":16.8,"y":34.436951422518156},"alwaysFullscreen":false,"content":[{"params":{"text":"

Flue<\/strong> is a passageway contained in the chimney through which smoke and gases pass to the outdoors<\/p>\n"},"library":"H5P.Text 1.1","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"},"subContentId":"e3977b56-ee9b-4284-aaf6-f720f1c7c826"}]},{"position":{"x":54.400000000000006,"y":23.629029207021794},"alwaysFullscreen":false,"content":[{"params":{"text":"

Flue Lining <\/strong>is a fireproof shell that forms the flue<\/p>\n"},"library":"H5P.Text 1.1","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"},"subContentId":"0fd331d3-1bf1-4849-b3d4-d2a9ebc67aa7"}]},{"position":{"x":8.4,"y":17.42111834140436},"alwaysFullscreen":false,"content":[{"params":{"text":"

Stack<\/strong> Usually refers to the part of the chimney that extends above a roofline, though it is sometimes used to refer to the chimney structure as a whole.<\/p>\n"},"library":"H5P.Text 1.1","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"},"subContentId":"b8f2d61d-ece2-4b19-86fc-320aa25b1ef5"}]},{"position":{"x":55.2,"y":5.015227754237288},"alwaysFullscreen":false,"content":[{"params":{"text":"

Flashing <\/strong>is the sheet metal that prevents water penetration between the chimney and the roof. In this picture it is showing flashing between the cap and the flue (needed if the cap is not one solid piece)<\/p>\n"},"library":"H5P.Text 1.1","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"},"subContentId":"0fe91a41-eb85-4d30-85ac-8bdaac12c019"}]},{"position":{"x":6.4,"y":6.6524477905569},"alwaysFullscreen":false,"content":[{"params":{"text":"

Chimney Cap <\/strong>is a concrete slab with a drip edge on its underside. it is set atop the chimney for the purposes of draining water.<\/p>\n"},"library":"H5P.Text 1.1","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"},"subContentId":"050c1751-3709-4df4-97f6-c48261bebb55"}]},{"position":{"x":11.200000000000001,"y":1.6556635895883778},"alwaysFullscreen":false,"content":[{"params":{"text":"

Rain Cap <\/strong>is a flue cover which helps to prevent rain and downdrafts from entering the flue<\/p>\n\n

Spark Arrestor <\/strong>is a metal screenthat prevents burning embers fromleaving the flue. It also stops small animals from entering the flue. typically the spark arrestor and rain cap are one unit.<\/p>\n"},"library":"H5P.Text 1.1","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"},"subContentId":"13f77165-3e5a-4d8a-b282-ceeda6636ce5"}]}],"hotspotNumberLabel":"Hotspot #num","closeButtonLabel":"Close","image":{"path":"images\/image-63371a660d676.png","mime":"image\/png","copyright":{"license":"U","title":"Fireplace"},"width":405,"height":662}}

Fireplace/chimney parts

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