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Planning a new chimney liner

The relining plan is explained on site, and a same-day inspection in Sanlando Springs is possible when the schedule allows.

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.

Clearances that cannot be confirmed

Where the space between the chimney and nearby framing cannot be seen or measured, the clearance is unknown. One liner maker calls for an approved insulation wrap in that situation.

When clearance cannot be confirmed from the accessible areas, you hear that from us, along with how the liner plan accounts for it. The finding is stated plainly rather than assumed, since concealed framing is where heat can do harm without being seen. If a finished wall or ceiling hides the chimney, we explain whether opening a small area would settle the question.

Protecting the room during relining

Relining involves work at the roof and at the fireplace, with debris coming down the flue. Furniture and rugs near the fireplace are covered, and the hearth area is protected before work begins.

We explain how long the work area will be in use and what you should move beforehand. At the end, the fireplace area is cleaned and the installed system is shown to you before we leave. Pets and children are kept clear of the work area while the flue is open.

Joining two liner lengths

When a single length cannot cover the run, two lengths can be joined with a connector made for the system. The joint has to follow the maker's instructions to stay sealed and secure inside the flue.

We avoid unnecessary joints and place any required joint where it will be sound. The joining parts come from the same listed system as the liner, never from a different maker. Where a joint is needed, its location is noted in the system details you keep.