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Chris Prior - Adirondack Chimney Company, Inc (Middle Grove, NY)

Chris Prior studied mechanical engineering at Northeastern University in the early 1970’s.

For the last 35 years has been a designer and builder of innovative masonry fireplaces, masonry heaters and bake ovens, including the masonry and pizza oven at the CSIA Technology Center


He has conducted countless classes and seminars on a vast variety of topics throughout the US and Canada.


Currently partnered with John Meredith (SaverSystems) building and testing at the Wardenclyffe Hearth Lab. 
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      • How do Chimneys Work? Design & Function of Chimneys.
    • About Your Chimney & Venting System >
      • Anatomy of Your Fireplace
      • Chimney Liners
      • Chimney Safety Overview
      • Gas Appliances
      • Oil-fired Appliances
      • Water & Your Masonry Chimney
    • The Facts About Chimney Fires
    • Properly Storing & Burning Wood >
      • How to Select Firewood
      • How to Build a Top-Down Burn
      • Installing Woodstoves and Inserts
      • Handling Wood Ash
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      • Chimney Documentation to Reduce Liability & Increase Profits
      • Installing and Troubleshooting Gas Hearth Appliances
      • Chimney Science
      • Masonry Repair for Chimney Professionals
      • Rope Access and Safety
    • CSIA eLearning >
      • Subscription
      • À La Carte
      • Online Chimney Physics
      • Lining Masonry Chimneys with Stainless Steel
      • Certified Chimney Sweep® CVE Online Review - NEW
      • Certified Dryer Exhaust Technician® Online Review
    • CSIA ROADSHOW
    • Apply for CEUs
    • Military Benefits
    • Instructors
  • Partner with Us
    • CSIA Accepted Products >
      • ChimFex Fire Suppressant
      • Creosote Buster Firelog
      • CSL Creosote Sweeping Log
      • Duraflame Firelogs
      • Duct Cleaners Supply
      • National Chimney
      • SaverSystems
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