DIY

We get this question a lot. Is chimney liner insulation necessary? Personally for us we almost always recommend a pre-insulated chimney liner if conditions allow. The pre-insulated version saves a ton of time and hassle over wrapping the liner. Plus the outer steel helps to protect and preserve the insulation, not just during installation but for the life of the product. With that said, insulated chimney liners are not necessary most of the time, but in our opinion more is better when dealing with fire.  Forever Flex Top Sealer Plates seal so tightly, they virtually prevent the flow of air...

Now that Fall is officially upon us, it's time to start preparing your chimney for another heating season. Chimneys and fireplaces are major architectural features, as well as part of the beauty and charm of old houses. When chimneys become faulty through age or abuse, however, they can quickly threaten the safety of a building and its occupants. Evaluating the status of a chimney 80 or more years old is often a two-level process: first determining if it was built adequately, then examining how it is faring through seasons of use. Though large or seriously deteriorated chimneys are best inspected...

It may seem like just a part of the chimney that you don’t really need to understand, but a liner is actually a very critical part of every chimney. In fireplaces that burn gas, oil, or solid fuels, a liner helps guide the combustion by-products out and away from the chimney. Every chimney needs a working liner and during your annual chimney cleaning, your chimney professional may tell you that you need a new one or that you need to repair the existing one. There are a few reasons why you may need a new liner; if your chimney currently...