Let’s begin with the concept of a chimney, what it is, what it does and how it works.

Although not all of the information is available about who invented the chimney, one can use their imagination on what might have happened to lead to the creation of a smoke evacuation system, because that is what a chimney really is.

It all began with the ability to harness, transport, and eventually, create fire. When you think about it, life must have been very cold for those living in northern climates before the evolution of fire. Continue reading