


Once you determine the above 4 requirements you will need to choose a manufacturer and brand of chimney (many manufacturers offer several brands within a type). There are different requirements for the US or Canada in some cases which we point out based on the type of chimney.Never go smaller than what is required or you risk having smoke or gasses backing up or a poor draft in other words. Next,determine the size of the chimney pipe needed.Bottom Line - Read your instruction manual to see what type of chimney is required for your appliance. Direct-vent chimney is for a direct-vent gas appliance. B-Vent is for certain gas appliances but not all. Pellet vent is for pellet burning appliances or corn burners. For instance Class A chimney is for wood, coal, and most fuels however, it may not be required for your gas appliance or pellet appliance. This information is in the instruction manual of your appliance and there are several types of chimney. Start first by determining what type of chimney your appliance requires.We'll answer several questions here though. The easiest way to start is to go to our Chimney Pipe Installation Planning Guide.
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