Chimney Liners
Purchasing and installing chimney liners that work well for your home takes a little bit of understanding about the very nature of chimney liners as well as evaluating what you need in the way of a chimney liner. Here are some tips to help you pick the chimney liner that will provide you with the best service.
Before you begin your search, it is important to note that for preexisting chimneys you will want a Class 1 chimney liner. This type of chimney liner is specifically for insertion and adherence to chimneys that have been around for quite some time. You will find Class 1 chimney liners come in a variety of types, so you should have no trouble finding one that will work with your chimney.
Depending on the condition and age of your chimney, you may find that a stainless steel chimney liner will work very nicely. Stainless steel chimney liners have the advantage of being tough as well as being very easy to clean. There are of course other types of chimney metal liners you can choose from, such as aluminum chimney liners. However, if you are talking about a chimney in an older home, especially one that extends two or three stories, you will find stainless steel domestic chimney liners will hold up much better than aluminum ones.
A flexible chimney liner may also be a good choice, depending on the dimensions of your chimney. One of the advantages of flexible chimney liners is they are very easy to install. Persons who want to install a chimney liner without outside help will find flexible chimney liners among the easiest to handle of all the domestic chimney liners, especially in comparison to the heavy duty stainless steel type, that really should be installed by a professional.
Chimney liner parts can be found at most hardware stores and in some cases at home repair stores around the country. Often you can purchase a chimney liner kit that will include all the hardware and instructions you will need to properly install the chimney liner of your choice. Keep in mind that while you may plan on doing the job yourself, failure to install the line properly may void any warranty that you have. With this in mind, you may find it more prudent to hire a professional to handle the installation of the chimney liner, as well as any other parts that you want to include such as the chimney cap.
