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Chimney, roofing, gutter & dryer-vent terms
122 plain-English definitions — the vocabulary every homeowner should recognise on inspection reports and insurance forms.
Chimney
CreosoteFlueDamperCrownCapFlashingFireboxSmoke ShelfLinerDowndraftChaseLevel 1 InspectionLevel 2 InspectionLevel 3 InspectionRefractoryTuckpointingWaterproofingEfflorescenceChase CoverClass A ChimneyZero ClearanceEPA-CertifiedCatalyticSecondary BurnDraftBackpuffingChimney FireSilicate SealantSpallingMortar JointType-N MortarRepointingFirebrickSmoke ChamberPargingChimney SweepCast-In-Place LinerFlex LinerChimney Crown CoatDraft CapDraft InducerFirestopChimney AnchorCold Flue SyndromeSmoke GuardVentless FireplaceDirect VentB-VentChimney BalloonDamper GasketFireplace InsertZero-Clearance FireplaceBlower Motor
Roofing
Ice DamShingleUnderlaymentIce & Water ShieldRidge VentSoffitFasciaValleyDrip EdgeFlashing (roof)TrussSheathingPitchMembrane RoofCricketIce CableAttic VentilationNFATurtle VentPower VentShingle WrapSealant StripRake EdgeHip RoofGable RoofFlat RoofFall ArrestCricket FlashingStep FlashingKick-Out FlashingBootRoof Ventilation Ratio
Gutters
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