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Signs
of Fireplace Backdrafting
Signs of backdrafting include:
There are other conditions that, while
they don’t identify a problem, should raise your level of awareness and
maybe prompt you to ask some questions.
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If a fireplace has not been used
in a number of years, it may be that the owners do not care about
the fireplace or that possibly there was a problem. If the
owner/occupant is home, ask if there was a problem with the
fireplace.
If the chimney height is marginal,
check the draft with a match or ask if there were problems in the past.
The presence of a smoke shield should
prompt a question. A smoke shield does not shield smoke, it is a
piece of metal about 4 inches deep and the width of the firebox
opening. It is installed across the top of the firebox and reduces
the size of the firebox, which improves the flue to firebox ratio.
If the throat above the damper is not
relatively smooth, it may also be an indication of a problem.
Consider asking the question.
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