The Englishman's house, from a cottage to a mansion. A practical guide to members of building societies, and all interested in selecting or building a house (1871)
Richardson, C. J. (Charles James), 1806-1871 · London, J. C. Hotten · leaf 433
t each separate flue must have its own outlet.A design for this, one that should take away the open THE FIREPLACE. 427 character of tlie flue, and fit tlie stack, possibly forthe Mansard roof, is here given. In fig. 21, a a are the flues, delivering their smokeinto a large ventilating flue, b. The… … Fig. 21.—The ventilating flue. This is the principle upon which all the best venti-lating chimney-pots, tall-boys, and cowls are made, andit is a very sure one. The jet of steam in the funnelof the locomotive, drawing the smoke from the fire,and creating a draught, is adopted on the sameprinciple.…
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