Problems with Breeching Pipe
Does your breeching pipe look like this?
If so, it needs replacement!
What is it?
Breeching pipe is the exhaust duct that leads from your oil or gas fired furnace, boiler, or water heater to the stack or masonry chimney. You commonly see breeching pipe in your basement, in a residential single family home, or boiler room, in a multi-unit building/commercial building.
Why is it important?
It is the first leg of an important journey of carrying exhaust up and out, it needs to be intact and properly pitched. Sadly, this portion of venting is frequently overlooked. There are too many times that an inspection will find improperly sized, misrouted, or even pipe that’s too close to combustible materials by running alongside wooden beams, drywall or possessions.
The good news; It can be fixed!
If your breeching pipe looks like it is in need of repair or replacement, call Boston’s Best Chimney today for an evaluation.
Lindsey joined BBC in 1998 as an administrative assistant learning every aspect of the industry and company. Lindsey embraced her chimney career, slowly working her way up the ladder to President of Operations. Lindsey has been an integral part of the daily operations for the last ten years, implementing numerous policies, systems, and procedures. In 2016, Lindsey became a partial owner of the company with her brother Matthew. She is dedicated to preserving the company’s family-owned values while providing top-notch customer service from both the office staff and field technicians. Lindsey lives in Bridgewater with her husband and two daughters and plays in a women’s soccer league to unwind.
Lindsey holds her Construction Supervisor’s License with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and is certified by the Chimney Safety Institute of America, CSIA Cert#8198