Chimney Lining | Stainless Steel Chimney Liner
When the clay or terra cotta liner in an older chimney cracks or the mortar joints erode, it allows smoke, embers, carbon monoxide and sometimes fire to escape through the liner into the ceilings and attic space of your home. These cracks or voids are usually invisible by just looking in the chimney, but can lead to a devastating result. Our Chimney Professionals use specialized camera equipment to view areas of the chimney and lining that can’t be seen from the top or bottom of the chimney.
Areas Of Concern We Inspect For
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Deteriorated mortar between clay flue liners
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Cracked flue liners or tiles
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Spalling (or flaking) of the flue liner or tiles
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Gaps and holes between flue tiles
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If we discover any deficiency or problem with your liner or tile, we will immediately alert you so you can see the issue “live” on our camera system. We will also take several photos to include in the inspection report for documentation. We will make a recommendation on what kind of repair is best, and give an honest, fair estimate to repair. Our Chimney Professionals can install an insulated, stainless steel liner or, in most cases, repair the existing liner or tiles with the Heatshield method. Both types of repairs carry a lifetime warranty.
Types Of Chimney Liners
There are several different types of chimney liners. However, it is essential that the liner accurately fit the size and shape of your flue and fit the needs of your fireplace, stove or heating appliance.
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Terra cotta (clay): Terra cotta or clay flue tiles are the most common type of liner. The tiles are available in different shapes and sizes. Clay flue tiles are prone to cracking when exposed to chimney fires or moisture intrusion and will often need to be repaired.
Stainless Steal Chimney Liners
Coastal Chimney's repairs, replaces and installs both throat dampers and top mount dampers. Regardless of the damper in your chimney, it should form an airtight seal when in the closed position. It should also operate smoothly without any force. When the damper is challenging to open or close or allows air and water to seep through, it may need repair or replacement.
During an annual chimney inspection, the fireplace damper is one of the many components that we inspect