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Title: Downsizing Existing Masonry Chimneys For Fuel Efficient Natural Gas Appliances A Flexible Approach
Author: B. F. Stubbert
Source: American Gas Association 1988
Year Published: 1988
Abstract: Hi-tech has made its presence felt this decade in the control of home environment. Our homes are now equipped with high-efficiency natural gas heating systems coupled with computerized control of temperature and humidity. It is not difficult to understand why we are racing down this technological pathway when one is exposed to these new systems. However, as is often the case when people are caught in a wave of enthusiasm, some details are being overlooked. The new breed of gas fired heating equipment has been hailed as the energy saviour but in the past couple of years these units have brought about a renewed focusing of attention onto an old problem-the vent system. This new generation of heating equipment has made us very aware of flue-gas condensation. The industry has been caught by surprise to find that this condensation has been deteriorating our masonry chimneys long before the arrival of high-efficiency appliances. Everyone involved in efforts to deal with this nuisance agrees that there is no single cure-all. It is essential to address the entire home as a system in which the heating system and its vent are components. Since 1980, flexible aluminum venting systems have been serving as an economical Band-Aid. We think youll agree upon review of the following material that this product may, in fact, be part of the cure for venting ailments.

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