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Replacement Chimney Liners
Similar to most things in life, chimneys
begin to deteriorate with age. Most chimneys contain a liner
that is used to keep carbon monoxide, moisture, smoke, creosote,
and other products of combustion from seeping through the
bricks and mortar of your chimney. A secure lining system
is essential to the safety and well being of your home and
family.
Regular cleaning is extremely necessary
as a protection against carbon monoxide poisoning, but also
for the removal of creosote. Creosote is a hard tar-like
substance that accumulates in chimneys and can ignite and
cause a chimney fire if not maintained. The amount of creosote
that accumulates depends on the design of the fireplace,
the types of fires you make, and the chimney.
If you start to notice your chimney liner
is cracking, crumbling and becoming heavily deteriorated,
you may want to consider replacement. Of course, you could
always rebuild the entire chimney liner, but that is the
most expensive option. A more economical, cost effective
and popular approach is to invest in a chimney re-liner
system. It's what you need when the original clay tile liner
was either never installed, or when the tile lining wears
away.
Typically, replacement chimney liners are
made with a stainless steal relining pipe. This steal pipe
is then inserted into the homes chimney. However, it is
not a job that we recommend taking on by yourself. Installing
a liner requires the skill, knowledge, and experience only
a chimney professional can handle. We strongly advise hiring
a qualified professional to insert your replacement chimney
liner.
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