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Many chimneys venting gas or oil furnaces or hot water heaters may appear to be in fine condition on the outside. But inside it could be a completely different situation. Yesterday's chimneys were not designed for venting today's more energy efficient appliances. Let's take a close look at what really counts...the inside.
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Now look inside, see the problems?
A look at the inside of this same chimney shows how acid-laden residue from the furnace has attacked this flue. The original clay liner has eroded away; pieces of it are even missing. (Old chimneys might not even have a liner.) Mortar and bricks are loose and falling, and moisture has leeched through to the home's interior walls..
With continued use, more erosion will take place, possibly leading to leaks in the flue, complete flue blockage, or possibly even carbon monoxide poisoning of the home's occupants.
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Chimney problems can cause illness and even loss of lives. It's happened thousands of times - illness, even death, from carbon monoxide or sulfur dioxide poisoning. In severe cases, the chimney erosion will lead to partial or complete internal collapse, blocking the flue and sending these poisonous gases into the home. But fortunately, the problems of a deteriorating gas or oil furnace flue can be corrected without completely rebuilding your chimney. |
Revitalize your chimney with a HomeSaver®Chimney Relining System
HomeSaver will revitalize your chimney. We suggest a liner that is made of either 316Ti alloy stainless steel or AL294C alloy stainless steel, depending upon your type of furnace. These alloys were developed specifically to resist corrosive flue acids. A liner acts as a barrier between the flue gases and the defects in your chimney walls.
Not only will it add to the safety of your home and family, it will also increase the resale value of your home. And, your furnace will run more efficiently.
HomeSaver's patented construction is unsurpassed in flexibility and strength. This dependable, high-quality product comes with the best lifetime warranty in the industry.
HomeSaver can reline virtually any chimney configuration you may have - from single, straight flues, to multiple flues and flues with bends and size changes.
What Is A Chimney Liner?
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Before we explain what a chimney relining system is, let's learn what a chimney lining system is. Most masonry chimneys are constructed with an inner liner of clay tiles. The purpose of this liner is to keep the heat of flue gases inside the chimney so the chimney can't overheat the nearby combustible material, such as the framing and walls of your house, and possibly cause a fire. The liner also keeps carbon monoxide, moisture, smoke, creosote, and other products of combustion from seeping through the bricks and mortar of your chimney and leaking into your home. As you can see, a secure lining system is crucial to the safety and well being of your home and family. This brings us to a chimney relining system. What is it? Simple. It's what you need when the original clay tile liner was either never installed, or when the tile lining cracks, crumbles and deteriorates over time. Water damage, chimney fires, or just age can cause the deterioration of your clay liner. When that happens the National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA) code 211 says it must be replaced. The most popular, effective and economical way to reline your chimney is with UL listed, HomeSaver stainless steel relining pipe. HomeSaver has been used for over 20 years in chimneys throughout North America and is the industry leader.
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Tradition clay flue liner inside a chimney
Homesaver flexable stainless steel relining pipe
Gas or Oil Furnace or Appliance
Wood, Coal, Pellet Stove or Fireplace
"But my chimney looks fine on the outside."
Your chimney,like most chimneys, probably appears to be in fine condition on the outside. But let's take a look at what really counts in chimney operation...the inside.
Now look inside, see the problems?
When we look at the interior of the same chimney we can find a number of imperfect conditions. Pieces are missing from the original clay liner and there are cracks in the clay liner. (Older chimneys might not even have a liner.) Mortar and bricks are loose and falling. And there is excessive buildup of combustable creosote on the flue walls.
These conditions may be the result of a number of possible causes, including: flue fires, an improperly vented or misused stove, poor chimney construction, excessive moisture, and more.
With continued use of this chimney, any of these conditions could lead to loss of property or life.
It happened thousands of times last year - chimney defects resulted in home fires.
It doesn't take much to start a home fire...a spark flitting through a crack in the chimney wall into the attic...a chimney ember igniting a creosote fire which then climbs the full height of the chimney "looking" for a breech in the chimney wall...or simply excessive heat reflected through chimney walls when a clay liner is missing or damaged.
With continued use of this chimney, any of these conditions could lead to loss of property or life.
Fortunately, the problems of a deteriorating chimney can be corrected without completely rebuilding your chimney.
Revitalize your chimney with a Homesaver Chimney Relining system
HomeSaver will restore and revitalize your chimney by putting insulated stainless steel between your chimney flue and the defects in your chimney walls. This will add to the safety of your home and family. And it will increase the resale value of your home.
HomeSaver's stainless steel construction is unsurpassed in strength and protection. It has been tested and listed by Underwriters Laboratories to their highest heat test standard. And for woodburning applications, HomeSaver Chimney Relining Systems offers a warranty you can even pass on to the next owner of your home.
HomeSaver can reline virtually any chimney configuration you may have - from single, straight flues to multiple, connected flues with bends and size changes.
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