That the word “HEARTH” is synonymous with “HOME” in many languages is not surprising since much of the enjoyment of home & camp life centers about an open fire. In mild climates a properly built fireplace will heat a single room, and when equipped with a convection heater will also heat a second room on the same floor or an upper floor. In colder climates it is a useful adjunct to other heating systems if provided with a damper.

**** This bulletin is intended to give the householder and perspective builder, especially the farmer who might superintend the construction of his home, a working knowledge of the principles to be observed in planning & building fireplaces & chimneys. These principles, if observed will make the structures useful & satisfactory & insure their safety.

**** Safe fireplaces & Chimneys that function properly can be built by applying the principles given, but a good chimney will not last indefinitely without proper care and repair.

**** Fireplaces & chimneys, being conspicuous architectural features, should be pleasing in appearance and conform with the general design of the building & its surroundings.