rökgång
Rökgång (literally "smoke passage") is a term used in Swedish and other Nordic languages to describe a channel or duct through which combustion gases and smoke travel from the firebox to the chimney. The rökgång may be part of fireplaces, stoves, tile stoves (kakelugn), ovens, or other heating devices, and it also appears in traditional smokehouses and, in some contexts, saunas.
Function: The rökgång directs smoke away from living spaces and provides a controlled path for exhaust. In
Construction and materials: Rökgångs are typically built from brick, masonry, ceramic tile, or metal, and are
Maintenance and safety: Regular cleaning of the rökgång is essential to remove soot and creosote, which can
In Nordic building history, rökgångs are noted as part of traditional heating technology, reflecting how smoke