Domestic chimneys: solid fuel - flue installation
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Failures: smoke and gases vent into the dwelling; poor combustion; lack of heat output; condensation leaking from flue into brickwork
Defects: insufficient air flow through appliance; blocked flue; holes in flue; masonry and flue liners not jointed properly; flue liner surround not filled; flue terminal unsuitable