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Chimney Liners: A Simple Fix for a Variety of Fireplace and Chimney Problems in Jefferson County

Annual chimney and fireplace inspections do more than keep your Jefferson County fireplace operating well. They also catch potential safety or structural hazards … before they become dangerous.

 

A fairly common revelation during inspections of masonry chimneys is the discovery of cracked or damaged clay flue tiles. These tiles line the interior vertical channel that guides smoke up and out. The damage is typically from sudden temperature changes the tiles endure. When fires are lit, a blast of heat warms cold tiles very quickly. Over time, the interaction takes a toll.

 

Cracks in the tiles, even little ones, can allow smoke and gases into the chimney cavity and, potentially, the Jefferson County home. The problem can’t be overlooked.

 

Fortunately, a cost-effective option exists to replacing or reconstructing damaged flue tiles: a stainless steel chimney liner. Butler Chimneys, the top chimney sweep company in Jefferson County, has put in hundreds of liners in the local area.

 

Coupled to the upper opening of a fireplace, a chimney flue liner is essentially a round tube running the length of the chimney. It transfers smoke and gases all the way to the chimney cap, where they are released outdoors. 

 

Chimney liner installation is typically a one-day project for Butler Chimneys. Flue tiles inside the chimney are broken out. The stainless liner for chimneys is lowered from the cap, and attached to the fireplace piping.

 

A new flue liner has a lifetime warranty, normally on condition that the fireplace and chimney are inspected annually. It’s a true “out of sight, out of mind” remedy to a number of other fireplace issues that can arise - potentially necessitating far more expensive repairs.

 

How do you detect when a chimney liner might be needed? A clue is noticing efflorescence – a buildup of white, chalky powder – on a chimney’s exterior.

 

This symptom usually forms when an appliance(s) – such as a furnace or water heater – vents into the chimney. If flue tiles are cracked or damaged, moisture and gases from the appliance(s) can escape into the chimney cavity. They slowly eat away the chimney’s masonry. Efflorescence appears outside as bricks and mortar deteriorate.

 

If you notice efflorescence, the smart move is to contact Butler Chimneys right away. Once a chimney structure deteriorates to a certain level, solutions get far more complex (and costly).

 

Chimneys might appear simple. Truth is, they hold vital systems that depend on a sound surrounding structure to function properly. A slight break can put life and home in peril. A chimney liner can take care of the issues – and line up your Jefferson County home for better days ahead.

 

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