Chimney Liners
A typical liner found in our chimneys here on the Cape are
made of terra cotta clay. They are installed in two foot sections
and mortared together as the chimneys are constructed from
the ground up. These liners are designed to contain the by-products
of incomplete combustion emitted from our fireplaces, wood/coal
stoves and oil or gas heating systems and rid them to the
outside atmosphere.
When a liner fails to contain these harmful
gases it can become a fire and/or health hazard.
HOW DO LINERS FAIL?
- When rain water mixes with corrosive flue gases and
condensation produced from our home heating appliances
(both gas and oil) it accelerates deterioration of the
inner walls of the clay liner.
- Overheating of the clay liners due to "thermal
shock". A chimney fire in the flue is a classic example
of this.
- Deteriorated joints between the liners weakens the column
of liners often causing partial or full obstruction due
to collapse.
TOP TO BOTTOM installs highly corrosive
resistant, stainless steel liner systems with a manufacturer's
lifetime warranty for all fuels (oil, coal, wood or gas).
Whether the liner is venting a fireplace, wood/coal stove
or home heating appliance your chimney is sure to run safer
and more efficiently, thus saving you heating cost dollars
and giving your family peace of mind.
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