The Physics of Airflows in Chimneys and Houses
The links in the left column are for those who want to take a deep dive into the physics of chimney flows and their relationship to the houses they serve. If you are a professional in the wood heating business, or you are a homeowner with questions about how your stove, fireplace or furnace is working, you might find the answer here.
This section deals with content that is covered in the Chimney section but gives more technical background and some of the scientific reasons for air flows in chimneys and houses.
The menu in the left column contains four pages.
- The first is a link to a 63 page book titled Reliable Chimney Venting
- The second is a 30 minute video called How to Conduct a House Pressure Test
- And the third is a nine minute video of a factory-built fireplace backdrafting through its outdoor air duct (shocking)
- And the forth is a list of links to research reports and other resources