Chimney 101: Smoke Chamber
2016年12月8日 · The smoke chamber is above the firebox and damper and is shaped like an upside-down funnel. Its purpose is to help the smoke move into the chimney while not causing any backdraft. Sloping masonry walls in the smoke chamber are part of good fireplace design.
Fireplace Smoke Chamber, Smoke Shelf and Damper Design
The smoke chamber is the space above the smoke shelf that acts as a funnel for smoke and gas. It slants from the firebox walls toward the chimney, correcting the length gap between the two while squeezing gases out of the flue.
Smoke shelves and chimney draft - Fine Homebuilding
1998年3月4日 · The smoke shelf serves the same function of helping to create a convection loop inside the flue regardless of whether the chimney and fireplace are inside or outside the house. Learn more about smoke shelves and chimney draft in this Q & A.
Building an Efficient Fireplace - Fine Homebuilding
1997年5月1日 · Synopsis: A master mason explains how to build a fireplace that warms the room efficiently. He covers the whole project, from calculating the proportions of the firebox to shaping the smoke chamber and building a stone arch. A illustrated sidebar shows cross-section views of a properly designed firebox, smoke shelf, and damper.
The Correct Way To Build a Fire in a Fireplace (2024 Guide)
2024年8月16日 · Smoke shelf and chamber: Behind the visible part of your fireplace, there’s a smoke shelf and chamber. These components help direct smoke up the chimney. The smoke chamber is typically cone-shaped, narrowing as it approaches the …
Building Smoke shelf in fireplace - DIY Home Improvement Forum
2015年10月15日 · how do I construct a smoke shelf? I am tempted to fill exterior cavity with stone and add concrete to the last 2 inches while topping this off by shoe horning my dampener top. Is there a better way?
Outdoor Fireplace Chimney & Flue Design - Concrete Network
Outdoors the slightest wind can downdraft your fireplace and force smoke forward of the hearth. To reduce this, a "smoke shelf" must be designed into all wood burning fireplaces, your flue sizing must be calculated properly, and chimney height must be tall enough to encourage proper draw. Hot Tip!Do the math!