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Masonry Chimney Clearances
How to reinforce a hearth extension
Job site Sequencing
Air space around linings
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Concrete Chimneys
"Tumbled Terra Cotta"
AAC Chimneys
Rammed Earth Chimneys
Temple Cob Construction & Rocket Stoves
Rumford Perspective on Timber Framing
Metal Chimneys
Gas lines for gas starters and gas logs
Kindling Balls & Fire Starters
Two Flues Better Than One?
Two Appliances in One Flue?
Lean Smoke Chamber for 2"x6" wall
How Soon Can You Build a Fire?

Economics
Build the Core - Then Veneer
How to get the builder to build a Rumford
How to get the mason to read the plans
Use the right flue size
How Much Should a Rumford Cost?
Economical Masonry Enclosures

Smoky Fireplaces
Smoky Fireplace Checklist
Balancing the Ventilation System
Big Kitchen Fans - by Bruce Manclark
Harry Wappelhorst's smoky fireplace
Verna Jones' wind induced downdraft
Bob Harper's Guide to Smoking Fireplaces
Troublesome Multi-sided Fireplaces
Smoky Outdoor Fireplaces
Venting Japanese and American Indian fires
Scott's Toast

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Rumford compared with Modern Fireplace
Modern Fireplace
Which Rumford Version is Correct?
Rosin Fireplaces
Insulated Rumford
Iron Firebacks
Which is better - Stove or Rumford?
How About Burning Coal?
Heatilator or Rumford?
How About Heating Air with a Rumford?
Or Water?
Or Bricks - A Rumford Masonry Heater?
Zero or a Rumford?
Converting a Zero to a Rumford
Metal Rumfords
Soapstone vs Firebrick
Some Persceptive on Emmissions