Chimney breast - Revision history

Designing Buildings at 07:54, 5 May 2022

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	In many older buildings fireplaces may have been removed, but the chimney breast may have been retained as they can form a significant part of the structure supporting the building. Where fireplaces have been removed, it is best practice to introduce ventilation at the bottom of the flue and to leave it open at the top (perhaps with a cowl to prevent rainwater penetration) to prevent the accumulation of moisture and potential deterioration of the structure. Unused flues may be filled with inert insulating material such as vermiculite that allows some continued movement of air for ventilation.		In many older buildings fireplaces may have been removed, but the chimney breast may have been retained as they can form a significant part of the structure supporting the building. Where fireplaces have been removed, it is best practice to introduce ventilation at the bottom of the flue and to leave it open at the top (perhaps with a cowl to prevent rainwater penetration) to prevent the accumulation of moisture and potential deterioration of the structure. Unused flues may be filled with inert insulating material such as vermiculite that allows some continued movement of air for ventilation.

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	* Alcove.		* Alcove.
	* Chimney definition.		* Chimney definition.
		+	* Chimney piece.
	* Flue.		* Flue.
	* Fireplace.		* Fireplace.

Designing Buildings at 07:36, 19 March 2021

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	The front of the chimney breast is carried over and above a fireplace on a structure referred to as a chimney bar. A fireplace is a very simple combustion chamber, with or without front door, in which fuels are oxidised to obtain thermal energy, which is transferred into a space mainly by radiation.		The front of the chimney breast is carried over and above a fireplace on a structure referred to as a chimney bar. A fireplace is a very simple combustion chamber, with or without front door, in which fuels are oxidised to obtain thermal energy, which is transferred into a space mainly by radiation.
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		+	In many older buildings fireplaces may have been removed, but the chimney breast may have been retained as they can form a significant part of the structure supporting the building. Where fireplaces have been removed, it is best practice to introduce ventilation at the bottom of the flue and to leave it open at the top (perhaps with a cowl to prevent rainwater penetration) to prevent the accumulation of moisture and potential deterioration of the structure. Unused flues may be filled with inert insulating material such as vermiculite that allows some continued movement of air for ventilation.

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Designing Buildings at 07:29, 19 March 2021

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−	A chimney ~~breast~~ is ~~the~~ stone or brick structure that projects into or out of ~~a room. The chimney breast contains~~ the flue. The front of the chimney breast is carried over and above ~~the~~ fireplace on a structure referred to as a chimney bar.	+	A chimney is typically a stone, block or brick structure consisting of a wall or walls enclosing one or more flues. A chimney breast is the part of the chimney structure that projects into or out of the building.
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		+	A flue is a passage that conveys the products of combustion from a combustion appliance to the outside air.
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		+	The front of the chimney breast is carried over and above a fireplace on a structure referred to as a chimney bar. A fireplace is a very simple combustion chamber, with or without front door, in which fuels are oxidised to obtain thermal energy, which is transferred into a space mainly by radiation.

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	* Alcove.		* Alcove.
	* Chimney definition.		* Chimney definition.
		+	* Flue.
	* Fireplace.		* Fireplace.
	* Fireplace recess.		* Fireplace recess.

Editor at 21:22, 18 March 2021

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	* Fireplace recess.		* Fireplace recess.
	* Mantel.		* Mantel.
		+	* Types of chimneys.

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Editor at 21:19, 18 March 2021

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−	A chimney breast is the stone or brick structure that projects into or out of a room. The chimney breast contains the flue. The front of the chimney breast is carried over and above the fireplace on a chimney bar.	+	A chimney breast is the stone or brick structure that projects into or out of a room. The chimney breast contains the flue. The front of the chimney breast is carried over and above the fireplace on a structure referred to as a chimney bar.

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Editor at 21:19, 18 March 2021

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−	~~Chimney~~ breast is the stone or brick structure ~~projecting~~ into or out of a room ~~and continuing~~ the flue. The front of the chimney breast is carried over and above the fireplace on a chimney bar.	+	A chimney breast is the stone or brick structure that projects into or out of a room. The chimney breast contains the flue. The front of the chimney breast is carried over and above the fireplace on a chimney bar.

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	* Alcove.		* Alcove.
		+	* Chimney definition.
	* Fireplace.		* Fireplace.
	* Fireplace recess.		* Fireplace recess.

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Chimney breast is the stone or brick structure projecting into or out of a room and continuing the flue. The front of the chimney breast is carried over and above the fireplace on a chimney bar.

= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

* Alcove.
* Fireplace.
* Fireplace recess.
* Mantel.

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