In ancient times, fireplaces were one of the main means of heating the premises. With the advent of new heating systems, they lost their functional meaning and turned mainly into an interior decorative element.
However, the craving for living fire, originally inherent in a person, gradually returns to the fireplace the former popularity. Now they can often be seen in private houses and cottages, and some arrange fireplaces in ordinary city apartments.
Particular attention should be paid to fire safety, because safety in terms of fire is a defining factor when installing a fireplace. That is why it should be performed by professionals, while observing a number of safety measures and technological requirements. So, the installation of the chimney requires a thorough check of the reliability of the connection of all the elements and the tightness of the joints.
For the normal functioning of the fireplace, a constant flow of air is necessary. Due to the lack of oxygen, incomplete combustion of fuel occurs and carbon monoxide production, which can become a threat to health and even the life of the inhabitants of the house. Therefore, it is so important to ensure a constant flow of air.
The entire space surrounding the fireplace must be made of non -combustible materials, and in order to prevent fire and smoke, it is necessary to ensure the installation of a good chimney. In this case, it is necessary to correctly calculate the strength of the supporting structures, taking into account the weight of the fireplace.
Another element of the fireplace is the smoke exhausters designed to output smoke, if there is no way to ensure natural ventilation. Sluxias prevent the occurrence of smoke.
During the construction of chimneys, high -quality waterproofing should be ensured in those places where chimneys and elements of the roof of the building are in contact. For this, only non -combustible materials can be used, for example, mineral wool.