Principles of Home Inspection: Chimneys & Wood Heating

Virtually every home heating system requires a chimney or vent—this text thoroughly covers this important home inspection topic. Wood stoves and wood fireplaces, popular throughout North America, are discussed, as well as wood-burning furnaces.

In addition to problems, their causes and practical implications, and inspection strategies for finding them, the book covers installation, repair and improvement issues for chimneys and wood-burning heating systems.

• Dozens of technically detailed illustrations parallel the text.
• Learning objectives, key terms, and margin notes highlight key topics.
• Inspection checklists summarize topics and serve as inspection field notes.
• Inspection procedures help readers develop best practices.
• Topics and procedures discussed are consistent with ASHI® Standards of Practice.
• Chapter review questions and answers help readers evaluate their understanding.

CONTENTS
Overview of Chimneys · Masonry Chimneys · Metal Chimneys or Vents · Overview of Wood Heating · Wood Furnaces and Boiler · Wood Stoves · Wood-Burning Fireplaces · Inspection Tools · Inspection Checklists · Inspection Procedure · Answers to Review Questions

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