featured Should I Insulate My Chimney Liner?
If you have questions regarding your chimney and fireside, you're certainly not alone. We are here to help you answer whatever inquiries you have! We often get questions regarding chimney liners and whether they need to be insulated or not. In order to best answer that, let's first discuss the liner itself. The primary purpose of a liner is to funnel hot...
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How to Install a Rigid Chimney Liner Top Kit
Installing a stainless steel chimney liner is an easy and economical way to repair a deteriorated, old, or inefficient chimney flue. Our rigid lining systems are constructed of high grade, 24 gauge, seam welded, stainless steel. They are available in 304 for wood burning and 316 alloy for all fuel applications. The smooth interior of the pipe allows for better draft and...
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What Is The Difference Between a Chimney Cap and a Fireplace Damper?
Did you know that your fireplace and chimney have several unique and important parts to it? It isn't just a big tube going up out of the roof! There are several different pieces that are in place in order to ensure you and your family are safe and healthy. Anything that has to do with fire and smoke is worth knowing about...
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How Chimney Dampers Can Save You Money?
Your chimney is a lot more complex than just a chute going through your ceiling and out the roof. There are several parts that all need to be in working order. One of these is your chimney damper. If it's working the way it should be, it actually saves you money. This is something all homeowners like to hear! What is a...
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How Do I Keep Animals Out Of My Chimney
When it's frigid cold outside, your home is nice and toasty. This makes it very comfortable for you and your family, and makes all the little critters in your neighborhood pretty jealous. They'd love a spot to get out of the cold. If your chimney doesn't have the necessary parts to seal up tight, they can! How do Animals get in? Racoons,...
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Should You Install Your Chimney Liner Yourself?
Many older homes have maintenance needs that newer homes don't. This includes the chimney. If you live in a house that was built before the 1940′s, your chimney was probably built without a clay tile liner. Newer homes are typically built with prefabricated metal chimneys rather than with traditional brick and mortar ones. Even though your chimney is older and different, it...
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4 Styles of Chimney Caps
Chimney caps are a very important chimney product because they actually serve several purposes. Putting a chimney rain cap on top of your chimney prohibits deterioration on the inside from the elements, including both snow and rain. Using a chimney cap, also known as spark arrestors, prevents hot sparks from escaping from the chimney and landing on an area that could cause...
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