A 275-page, completely updated, woodburning reference manual, with new tables and illustrations. This manual is also the standard for all solid-fuel hearth product planners, technicians and installers (except pellet). In addition, the manual serves as the reference material for the NFI Certified Woodburning Specialist Exam. Topics covered in the text are:

Solid Fuel Combustion
Heat Transfer
Factors Affecting Efficiency
Solid Fuel Appliances
Space Comfort
Codes and Standards
Venting Systems
Combustibles
Planning the Installation
Chimneys
Installation Guidelines and Troubleshooting
Factory-Built Fireplaces
Inserts
Wood Stoves
House Pressure Tests
Tools and Instruments
Construction Fundamentals
Safety Guidelines