- Nov 27, 2012
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Question:
In older houses when the fireplace is located in the basement, is it important to have a fresh air outlet piped from the outside when none is present fot the existing gas furnace ?
Answer:
You say "older houses" , which usually means ones that are not very tight...If the basement area is tight (no leaky windows, basement doors, etc.) then it could be important to have a source of outside make up sir. This will allow the fireplace to updraft better (less flow reversal), and also assure that the gas furnace has enough combustion air.
In older houses when the fireplace is located in the basement, is it important to have a fresh air outlet piped from the outside when none is present fot the existing gas furnace ?
Answer:
You say "older houses" , which usually means ones that are not very tight...If the basement area is tight (no leaky windows, basement doors, etc.) then it could be important to have a source of outside make up sir. This will allow the fireplace to updraft better (less flow reversal), and also assure that the gas furnace has enough combustion air.
