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We can reline virtually any chimney configuration you may have from single, straight flues, to multiple flues and flues with bends and size changes.

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How often should I have my chimney cleaned?
My fireplace stinks, especially in the summer. What can I do?
When I build a fire in my upstairs fireplace, I get smoke from the basement fireplace
I heat with gas. Should this chimney be checked too?
What is creosote?
What is a chimney liner?
My masonry chimney is in bad shape; can I still install a chimney liner in it?
Why use a chimney liner?
How does a chimney Liner protect my Chimney?
Why is moisture bad for the inside of a Chimney?
When is a Stainless Steel Chimney Liner used vs an Aluminum Chimney Liner?

Q. How often should I have my chimney cleaned?
This a tougher question than it sounds. The simple answer is: The  National Fire Protection Association Standard 211 says, "Chimneys,  fireplaces, and vents shall be inspected at least once a year for soundness, freedom from deposits, and correct clearances. Cleaning,  maintenance, and repairs shall be done if necessary." This is the  national safety standard and is the correct way to approach the problem. It takes into account the fact that even if you don't use your chimney  much, animals may build nests in the flue or there may be other types of deterioration that could make the chimney unsafe to use. The Chimney Safety Institute of America recommends that open masonry  fireplaces should be cleaned at 1/8" of sooty buildup, and sooner if  there is any glaze present in the system. Factory-built fireplaces should be cleaned when any appreciable buildup occurs. This is  considered to be enough fuel buildup to cause a chimney fire capable of  damaging the chimney or spreading to the home

Q. My fireplace stinks, especially in the summer. What can I do?
The smell is due to creosote deposits in the chimney, a natural  byproduct of woodburning. The odor is usually worse in the summer when  the humidity is high and the air conditioner is turned on. A good  cleaning will help but usually won't solve the problem completely. There are commercial chimney deodorants that work pretty well, and many  people have good results with baking soda or even kitty litter set in  the fireplace. The real problem is the air being drawn down the chimney, a symptom of overall pressure problems in the house. Some make-up air  should be introduced somewhere else in the house. A tight sealing, top  mounted damper will also reduce this air flow coming down the chimney.

Q. When I build a fire in my upstairs fireplace, I get smoke from the basement fireplace.
This has become quite a common problem in modern air tight houses  where weather-proofing has sealed up the usual air infiltration routes.  The fireplace in use exhausts household air until a negative pressure  situation exists. If the house is fairly tight, the simplest route for  makeup air to enter the structure is often the unused fireplace chimney. As air is drawn down this unused flue, it picks up smoke that is  exiting nearby from the fireplace in use and delivers the smoke to the  living area. The best solution is to provide makeup air to the house so  the negative pressure problem no longer exists, thus eliminating not  only the smoke problem, but also the potential for carbon monoxide to be drawn back down the furnace chimney. A secondary solution is to install a top mount damper on the fireplace that is used the least.

Q. I heat with gas. Should this chimney be checked too?
Without a doubt! Although gas is generally a clean burning fuel, the  chimney  can become non-functional from bird nests or other debris  blocking the  flue. Modern furnaces can also cause many problems with the average  flues intended to vent the older generation of furnaces. We  suggest you check the areas on gas and carbon monoxide for more  information.

Q: What is creosote?
Inside your chimney, creosote builds up from every fire that you burn. After a while, that creosote  can build up so much that it can catch fire up inside that chimney. If that happens, your whole house can burn down. To prevent chimney fires, have your chimney cleaned professionally every year. In addition to cleaning out the  creosote your chimney sweep, we will inspect your fireplace and chimney for  safety concerns.

Q: What is a chimney liner?
New Appliances installed today yield higher efficiencies than  yesterday's technology. This helps you save by increasing the amount of  usable heat for your home generated by each BTU of fuel you burn. Higher efficiencies effectively help you "send less money up-the chimney".  However, because more heat is used by the home, there is less heat in  the exhaust gases vented to the outside. If not vented properly, these  lower temperature exhaust gases can lead to excessive moisture in your  chimney (or not vent at all!).

Q: My masonry chimney is in bad shape; can I still install a chimney liner in it?
Prior to installing a liner in your masonry chimney, make sure the  masonry chimney is in sound condition, clean and free from all loose and potentially flammable debris. If you find any cracked, loose or missing bricks or tiles, have them replaced. If in doubt, contact a  professional chimney sweep and/or a qualified heating system technician  for a thorough inspection.

Q: Why use a chimney liner?
The most important reasons for using a chimney liner would be to correct problems with an existing masonry chimney that has become unsafe due to deterioration, moisture damage or eroded mortar joints. Another reason  is to improve the efficiency of the appliance by reducing the existing  chimney to the correct flue size to match the appliance it serves. By  doing so, you will be improving the draft, reducing fuel consumption and ensuring consistent operation.

Q: How does a chimney Liner protect my Chimney?
Flexible Chimney Liners have two primary ways of protecting your chimney:
   a. the Flex Liner contains the vent gases which can react with moisture to damage the inside of your chimney.
   b. Flex Liners reduce the size of the chimney opening, so they require  less heat to effectively exhaust the fumes and prevent moisture  build up.

Q: Why is moisture bad for the inside of a Chimney?
Moisture, over time, will cause corrosion and decay or bricks, mortar  and clay liners. How? Moisture reacts with the exhaust gases to form  acids which "eat away" at your chimney. Also, moisture collects into  cracks and can seep into bricks and mortar. In cold climates, the  moisture freezes, expands, then thaws, causing chunks of your chimney to break loose and crumble. Finally, moisture can actually drip back into  your Appliance, causing it to rust or corrode.

Q: When is a Stainless Steel Chimney Liner used vs an Aluminum Chimney Liner?
Stainless Steel Chimney Liners are listed for use with Oil and Wood  burning appliances. Aluminum is used in Gas installations, where flue  temperatures are much lower and corrosive gases are much less.

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