Chimney relined with steel?good idea?old caly is falling apart?

Bob Harper

I guess I was just a little incredulous at the question. He knows he has a rotten masonry chimney then questions the longevity, durability, and applicability of stainless? Maybe its just me but it sounded like asking if a Mercedes is better than a Yugo. There is no comparison. I guess when you work with this stuff all the time, simple things seem to blow right by you.

If I came across too hard or arrogant, I do apologize. Jim is, of course correct that a sweep would be the best place to start. You can also do some research into various liner brands on the Internet. However, I would resist the temptation to buy a liner online because no one will install it for you and when it gets stuck, you will end up paying even more to get it fixed.

Because you have oil, make sure they incorporate a cleanout in the base of the liner. They should set the barometric damper for you but plan on having the oil tech come behind him as often, the burner will need to be adjusted with the new liner.

HTH,

Joe.G

Chimney relined with steel?good idea?old caly is falling apart?

Hi, my old chimney caly liner is falling apart, I was wondering if installing a steel liner is ok. and tips I would have acompany do it but I would like to know what's going on? do they use the same dia flue as what is in there now? please tell me what you know. ( I don't want a temp fix I wanted it to last a long long time.0

Bob W._3

What type of heating appliances are connected? Gas, oil, wood, coal, etc.?

jim lockard

joe

find a good local chimney sweep and get his advice for your chimney. Most are using stainless steel liners but let him advice you whats best. Your chimney may or may not have structure issues that need to be corrected. Best Wishes J.Lockard

Joe.G

Oil boiler.

Bob Harper

confused

Joe, I'm not sure I follow your question. You have a rotten masonry chimney and are questioning the need to install a listed liner? Do you understand most good liners are now warranted forever or at least lifetime? Masonry chimneys are warranted until the mason gets to the curb. I have never heard of a single case anywhere in the United States where a mason was located and made to rebuild his work when it failed. Its rare enough to track one down and get him to tear it down and rebuild it to code as a construction defect.

The liner is sized for the application. You need a relining professional such as a sweep to do this. Most masonry flues are oversized for the application anyway. Tell the contractor you want the details spelled out in his proposal as to liner brand, alloy, warranties from the liner mfr and him, that the job includes new connector pipes properly manifolded in the basement with a cleanout, rain cap, any crown repairs, heater flue staggered above adjacent fireplace terminations by 18".
HTH

jim lockard

bob

I think Joe is asking for little help with his chimney, and refering him to a cert. sweep is the best advice I could give. Best Wishes J.Lockard

Joe.G

I am new to this and I was wondering what every one though about the stainless steel liners. Also I think I have a 8 inch now,the liner he said he would put in would be 6 inch (maybe 5.5) is that ok? the chimney is about 30 foot. I am unsure what size is needed the boiler is a peerless ec model. Thanks