Chimney Services
Chimney relining, step by step
The route, the insulation and both connections are settled before a liner is ordered.
Why masonry chimneys are lined
Masonry chimneys must be lined under the Florida Building Code, and the lining must suit the appliance it serves under that appliance's listing and instructions. The lining keeps heat, exhaust and condensation inside the flue and away from the brick and mortar.
Clay tile, listed metal liner systems and certain factory-built units are among the lining options the code recognizes. We explain which option applies to your chimney and why, rather than treating every flue as a candidate for the same product. The match between lining and appliance is the first thing we confirm, because every other part of the plan depends on it.
Tees and cleanout access
Where an appliance connects to a liner from the side, a tee joins the two, and a tee cap at the bottom gives access for cleaning. One maker's instructions describe removing soot through the tee branch.
We place the tee where both the connection and future cleaning can be reached. The cleaning method that suits the liner is explained at completion, so future sweeps do not damage the system. A tee that is hard to reach tends to be skipped at cleaning time, so access is part of the plan from the start.
Care after the liner is installed
A new liner still needs inspection and cleaning. NFPA advises having chimneys inspected every year, and a liner is inspected and swept with methods that suit its material.
We leave you the cleaning guidance for the installed system and explain which brushes and methods its maker allows. Future service can then follow the same instructions the installation did. A yearly visit also confirms that the cap, the top plate and the bottom connection are still sound.
Liners for wood-burning inserts
A wood-burning insert connects to the chimney through a liner, and the insert's installation instructions set the size and how the liner joins the insert collar.
The insert's instructions are read before the liner is planned, and we confirm that the chimney can carry the liner size required. Planning the insert and the liner together keeps the purchase and the installation from pulling in different directions. If the insert has not been chosen yet, we explain what the chimney can accommodate, so the choice starts from facts.
