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LoC No.: 13003269

Title: Making a Fireplace

Series Title: House and Garden Making Books

Note: Reading ease score: 57.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Markus Brenner and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Summary: "Making a Fireplace" by Henry H. Saylor is a practical guidebook written in the early 20th century. This informative manual provides readers with detailed instructions on designing, constructing, and maintaining an efficient fireplace in a modern home. It emphasizes the significance of fireplaces as both functional elements of comfort and aesthetic features in interior spaces. The book explores various aspects of fireplace construction, including the importance of proper sizing, the arrangement of materials, and essential components like the smoke shelf and flue dimensions. Saylor shares practical advice on achieving optimal performance from fireplaces while highlighting common pitfalls that can lead to smoke issues or inefficient heating. Additionally, the book addresses fireplace accessories, such as andirons and tools, as well as tips for building an efficient fire, ensuring that readers are well-equipped to create and enjoy a warm, inviting hearth in their homes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Saylor, Henry H. (Henry Hodgman), 1880-

EBook No.: 26670

Published: Sep 19, 2008

Downloads: 137

Language: English

Subject: Fireplaces

LoCC: Technology: Building construction

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 13003269

Title: Making a Fireplace

Series Title: House and Garden Making Books

Note: Reading ease score: 57.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Markus Brenner and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Summary: "Making a Fireplace" by Henry H. Saylor is a practical guidebook written in the early 20th century. This informative manual provides readers with detailed instructions on designing, constructing, and maintaining an efficient fireplace in a modern home. It emphasizes the significance of fireplaces as both functional elements of comfort and aesthetic features in interior spaces. The book explores various aspects of fireplace construction, including the importance of proper sizing, the arrangement of materials, and essential components like the smoke shelf and flue dimensions. Saylor shares practical advice on achieving optimal performance from fireplaces while highlighting common pitfalls that can lead to smoke issues or inefficient heating. Additionally, the book addresses fireplace accessories, such as andirons and tools, as well as tips for building an efficient fire, ensuring that readers are well-equipped to create and enjoy a warm, inviting hearth in their homes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Saylor, Henry H. (Henry Hodgman), 1880-

EBook No.: 26670

Published: Sep 19, 2008

Downloads: 137

Language: English

Subject: Fireplaces

LoCC: Technology: Building construction

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.