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Flue tile, joint and liner repair in Longwood
What the flue has to contain
The flue is the passage that carries smoke and combustion gases from the fireplace or appliance out above the roof. Under section R1003.11 of Florida's residential code, every masonry chimney needs a lining, and that lining has to suit the appliance it serves. A cracked or gapped lining lets heat and gases reach the masonry around it instead of staying in the passage.
Flue damage is therefore worth fixing before the next fire. Our family-owned team starts with a free look at the flue in your Longwood home and explains what the lining needs.
Flue size and the fireplace opening
For fireplaces, the code ties flue size to the opening. Section R1003.15.1 of the state residential code sets a round flue at no less than one twelfth of the fireplace opening and a square flue at one tenth. A repair that narrows an already small flue can leave the fireplace smoking into the room.
We compare your opening with the flue during the inspection so the repair does not create a new problem. The visit is free, and in Longwood a repair you schedule within 72 hours of it is 10% off.
Where a stove pipe enters the flue
When a stove or other appliance connects through the side of the chimney, the opening is lined with a thimble. Section R1003.16 of the Florida residential code has those inlets come in from the side through a thimble, which may be fireclay, metal or a rigid refractory material, so the connector cannot pull out of the opening or push through past the liner.
Cracks and gaps around a thimble are a frequent source of flue leaks. We check the inlet on every appliance chimney, and the look in Longwood is free.
Using the fireplace again after flue repair
When the repair has cured, start with a small fire and watch how the smoke draws. Look for smoke or odor anywhere other than the fireplace itself. If anything seems wrong, put the fire out safely and call us rather than trying again.
The flue work we do is covered by our 100% satisfaction guarantee, so a problem after the job is ours to resolve. Call (645) 465-4122 with any question about your Longwood chimney.
How the flue repair price is written
The estimate separates cleaning, preparation such as removing protruding mortar, the repair itself, any top tile or cap work and any masonry work outside the flue. If relining is an option, it is priced beside the repair so you can compare.
If something hidden turns up during the work, we stop and explain before going further. Every flue repair in Longwood comes with upfront pricing and our 100% satisfaction guarantee.
