In this section you will learn about functions of Chimneys and Vents. Materials fuels, and characteristics of a good chimney. Common fuels and things that affect chimney draft. This section covers Masonry Chimneys. The components, abandoned chimneys, annual inspections, common chimney problems, condensation, and key terms.
Required Text - Chimneys & Wood Heating - Principles of Home Inspection by Dearborn Publishing Co - 223 pages - paperback
Approved for: Oregon Home Inspector CEU - 5 credit hours $55 (Does not include cost of required textbook).
This section covers Metal Chimneys or Vents. The types, function, connections of vent pieces, and flues. The different vents and what fuels are typically used , common vent problems and the implications for each, and key terms.
Required Text - Chimneys & Wood Heating - Principles of Home Inspection by Dearborn Publishing Co - 223 pages - paperback
Approved for: Oregon Home Inspector CEU - 5 credit hours $55 (Does not include cost of required textbook).
This section covers an Overview of Wood Heating. The types of wood heating, efficiency ranking, components and by-products, and comparing wood to gas and oil heating. This section also covers Wood Furnaces and Boilers. Overview of the components, duct system, add-on furnaces, duel fuel furnaces. Learn about Combustion Air Supply and Combustion Air Control. Problems with combustion air dampers and air fans, heat exchanger problems, and key terms.
Required Text - Chimneys & Wood Heating - Principles of Home Inspection by Dearborn Publishing Co - 223 pages - paperback
Approved for: Oregon Home Inspector CEU - 5 credit hours $55 (Does not include cost of required textbook).
This section covers Wood Stoves. Function, components, materials, and location. Heat distribution methods and installation authorities. Wood Stove safety issues, common causes of chimney fires. Unique features of pellet stoves. This section also covers Wood-Burning Fireplaces. Combustible clearance, fire safety. Learn about the footing and foundation, hearth, heat circulators, gas igniters, damper and problems with them, common fireplace accessories and key terms.
Required Text - Chimneys & Wood Heating - Principles of Home Inspection by Dearborn Publishing Co - 223 pages - paperback
Approved for: Oregon Home Inspector CEU - 5 credit hours $55 (Does not include cost of required textbook).
Chimneys & Wood Heating Principles of Home Inspection by Dearborn Publishing Co - 223 pages - paperback
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