Fireplaces, Chimneys and Stoves – a Complete Guide

Fireplaces, Chimneys and Stoves provides essential information for anyone who is considering re-opening a chimney, or who has chimney problems or who wishes to make an informed decision about the selection and installation of a new fireplace or stove.
Topics covered: · Safety, the need for correct ventilation and the danger of carbon monoxide poisoning · Using electricity, gas, oil, wood or solid fuels · Closed and open appliances, inset and freestanding installations, and making the correct choice · Chimney design, regulations, standards and choosing the ‘right’ chimney · The refurbishment and repair of flues, bedding-in chimney post and re-pointing chimney stacks · Surveying, testing and commissioning chimneys and their subsequent care and maintenance
AUTHOR:
Michael Waumsley started work as a design apprentice with a leading solid-fuel appliance manufacturer and in 1982 joined the Solid Fuel Advisory Service. In 1989 he moved to British Coal and became National Technical Manager. Michael holds a MBA and runs his own consultancy company providing authoritative technical services.
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ISBN: 9781861267467
Author: WAUMSLEY MICHAEL
Format: Hardcover
Publication date: 11/02/2005
RRP: $75.00
Pages: 176
Dimension: 246mm X 189mm
Imprint: Crowood Press