Insulated flue liners fitted in Pinecrest
Sizing, insulation and clearances come from the listing and the appliance manual, not from guesswork.
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Observations that start a relining assessment
- Two appliances sharing one chimney
- A liner cap that no longer fits
- A stale odor drifting from the flue
- A cracked tile at the top of the flue
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What goes into relining your chimney
When the appliance connects through the chimney wall
Some appliances connect to the chimney through a hole in its side rather than through the fireplace opening. For that arrangement the code calls for the inlet to enter from the side through a thimble, so the connector can neither slip out nor reach past the liner wall. Liner systems handle this connection with a tee fitting.
A tee usually includes a removable cap at its base for cleaning access. We look at the existing wall opening, the thimble and the connector route before choosing the fitting. If the opening needs work to accept the tee, that is described in the estimate as part of the connection.
Where the liner meets the chimney top
The top plate of a liner sits where the crown surrounds the flue. Water that gets past a cracked crown can still reach the masonry below, even with a new liner in place. The plate closes the flue opening, not the whole chimney top.
We look at the crown while we are on the roof. If it needs repair, the estimate lists it apart from relining. You choose whether to handle both at once, and we explain what changes if one of them waits for a later visit.
Using the appliance after relining
After installation, the appliance's own manual governs how it is started and used. We explain which parts of the liner need no attention and which deserve a look later. Watch the early fires for smoke at the opening or an unusual odor.
If something seems wrong, stop using the appliance and tell us what you saw. We come back to check the connection and the cap. Our workmanship warranty covers how the liner was installed, and we explain what it includes when the job is handed over.
Keeping an open fireplace after relining
A liner can serve an open masonry fireplace as well as an appliance. The sizing then follows the fireplace opening, and the lower end transitions above the smoke chamber. The finished flue should still carry smoke up rather than back into the room.
If you mainly burn in the open fireplace, say so at the inspection. We explain whether relining suits that use and what the transition involves. The estimate states the rule used to size the liner, so the choice can be checked later. A fireplace you use often deserves that check.
Parts and preparation in a liner quote
- Cleaning of the existing flue
- Tee fitting for a wall connection
- Clearance notes at accessible points
- Cleaning access explained after installation
More about relining your chimney in Pinecrest
How do you decide what size liner my chimney needs?
We start from the appliance manual, which states the flue size the appliance requires, and the code rule that a flue may not be smaller than the appliance connector. Then we check whether the passage can take that size along its whole route.
Does the new liner need insulation around it?
Only the liner's listing can answer that. Some systems require insulation on part or all of the run, some come insulated, and some rely on the space around them. We read the requirement from the manual and state it in the estimate.
Will the chimney be left open overnight during relining?
No. Before leaving each day we close off the open chimney top against rain and debris. Inside, the fireplace area is protected and cleaned, and debris is hauled away when the work is done.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo