Rusting and/or pitting metal chimneys

Heating · Metal Chimneys or Vents · printed page 173 (PDF page 174)

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Rusting and/or Pitting Pitting or Rusting Pitting or Rusting Metal Chimneys Rusting and/or Pitting Metal Chimneys Metal Chimney Metal Vent

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pitting
rusting

Generated explanation

The illustration shows a capped metal chimney extending above a sloped, shingle-covered roof. The chimney has joined cylindrical sections and a collar at its roof penetration. A circular enlargement of the chimney wall highlights small surface pits and a larger rusted patch. These conditions depict corrosion and deterioration of the metal chimney.