Chimney relining is the most practical and affordable way to repair deteriorated or damaged chimneys. Chimney liners are used to protect the inside of a masonry chimney from wear and tear caused by wet conditions. Moisture, over time, will cause decay and corrosion of mortar, clay, and brick liners. How? Moisture reacts with the exhaust […]
It seems that every year our summers end earlier. The days are getting shorter and the nights are getting colder. As our fall heating needs are realized, our chimneys, that have been idle for the last six months, suddenly have to go back into heavy use. The summer heat has dried out the flammable deposits
Wood heating was part of the energy crisis of the 1970’s created and it created a tremendous growth in wood burning. This exponential growth helped to create the present day chimney service industry. As people burned more wood, chimney fires were prevalent and chimney sweeping became the newest cottage industry in the United States. Many
Some homeowners have asked Chimneys.com to provide some basic information about their chimney liner. With all the different types of chimney liners, the strength and weakness of each and their different applications, one can understand the need for clarification. This article will attempt to provide answers in this chimney liner overview. The primary purpose of a chimney
Author – Marge Padgitt Homeowners often get confused when they hear that their chimney needs to be relined. The first thought that may come to mind is, “What the heck does that mean?” This writer will attempt to explain – in laymen’s terms – what relining is, why it may be needed, and all of
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After a chimney sweep has inspected a chimney he/she may find damages to the original liner due to exposure to rain and acidic flue gasses, chimney fire, or other cause and recommend a new chimney liner. Chimney contractors often prefer to use steel flue liners due to their relative ease of installation compared to tile
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Author – Marge Padgitt Most importantly, your professional installer should analyze the space that will be heated first. Factors involved are the size of the home, the layout of the rooms, the size of the room the insert will be placed in, how well the home is insulated, how high the ceilings are, and what
Author – Marge Padgitt So you’ve decided to purchase a wood-burning heating appliance but can’t decide whether a freestanding stove or a fireplace insert would be best? There are several factors to take into consideration before making the purchase. If there is an existing masonry chimney and fireplace available, most homeowners decide to go with
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