Chimney fires, lightning strikes and other traumas to the chimney can cause damage to the liner and, in some cases, to the masonry structure itself. Wood, coal and, to a lesser degree, oil, fires combust fuel incompletely. The resultant smoke exits the chimney with these unburned particulates in suspension. As the smoke rises, it cools. […]
Pumped Masonry Stainless Steel Is centered in the flue to assure complete coverage throughout the chimney. Provides structural strength to deteriorated or cracked casings,fills open joints, seals crumbling mortar. Golden flue installers line fireplace smoke chambers, protecting the flue for its entire length. Masonry liners experience minimal expansion and contractionfrom flue heat. Golden Flue masonry
The Anatomy of a Chimney will help you to better understand how things work with your fireplace, gas or wood stove, even your furnace. A chimney, simply put, is a vertical tube designed to draw combustion products (smoke and gasses) from an appliance like a wood stove or fireplace to the atmosphere outside the house.
Cast masonry chimney? What does a manufacturer of cast masonry chimneys think? What concerns should you have: what is the longevity of these products, cast masonry and stainless steel? What is their endurance capability? What about the safety of the system? What you are really asking is, What is the difference between products? The following
This article is not directed at anyone or any company just at the process and in the name of doing quality work. Being in the chimney business for over 20 years has allowed me to witness all kinds of installations and repairs. As in any construction there are right ways to do things and there
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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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Author – Dave Hannah Chimneys.com has responded, with articles such as this, to hundreds of requests from concerned homeowners about the different chimney lining methods available today. As a homeowner, why should I read about chimney lining right now? The US Census Bureau reported in 2013 that wood heat is now the greatest increase
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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