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chimney

Channel through which smoke and combustion gases from a heating device are evacuated while ensuring the free flow of air.
chimney Part fitted around a chimney at certain points to protect combustible materials in the floor, ceiling and roof from the heat. T-shaped pipe joining a heating device to the chimney stovepipe. Sections of stovepipe forming the chimney are joined in various ways: they are screwed, welded or fitted into collars. Part fitted around a section of the chimney to protect combustible materials in the floor, ceiling and roof from the heat. Part located where the exterior of the chimney joins the roof; it protects against water seepage. Part protecting the watertightness of the flashing by diverting water runoff. Part covering the top of a chimney to protect it from wind and rain.

ceiling collar

Part fitted around a chimney at certain points to protect combustible materials in the floor, ceiling and roof from the heat.

capped tee

T-shaped pipe joining a heating device to the chimney stovepipe.

roof

floor

pipe section

Sections of stovepipe forming the chimney are joined in various ways: they are screwed, welded or fitted into collars.

ceiling collar

Part fitted around a section of the chimney to protect combustible materials in the floor, ceiling and roof from the heat.

ceiling

flashing

Part located where the exterior of the chimney joins the roof; it protects against water seepage.

storm collar

Part protecting the watertightness of the flashing by diverting water runoff.

rain cap

Part covering the top of a chimney to protect it from wind and rain.