STAINLESS STEEL CHIMNEY LINING

Most masonry chimneys were not designed to handle the venting requirements of modern heating appliances burning natural gas and oil. improperly lined chimneys cause costly structural and cosmetic damage, and also create potentially serious safety hazards. Each year there are thousands of cases of Carbon Monoxide poisoning due to improperly lined chimneys. In recent code upgrades most chimney's need to be relined when one of the appliances is changed or there are changes of fuel type. At Approved chimney our certified technicians are experienced to handle any of these situations and can help you to find the best solution for your chimney.

Since chimney is one of the most taken-for-granted parts of a building, Typically it tends to receive neither the attention nor the concern usually accorded to other household service systems. The fact that chimneys may do their job reasonably well, even when abused or neglected, contributes to this atmosphere of indifference. Chimneys are far from the passive black holes that most people assume them to be. They perform several vital functions, and their simple appearance misrepresents their complex construction and performance requirements.

A chimney deteriorated by constant exposure to the weather can be a potential safety hazard. Weather-damaged lining systems, flue obstructions and loose masonry materials all present a threat to residents. Regular chimney maintenance is essential to prevent damage, deterioration and future high-cost chimney repairs.

One of the chimney repairs most commonly used is rigid stainless steel liner.
A Stainless Steel chimney liner is air and water tight. It locks in moisture and flue gases in your chimney and keeps them out of your home. This unique alloy is designed specifically to resist acids coming from gas and oil appliances in the flue and extreme stresses of hot and cold cycles. Stainless Steel 316Ti or 304L liners has been UL Tested under the most extreme conditions including multiple simulated chimney fires exceeding 2100 F.

Commercial & Industrial Stainless Steel Chimney Lining

When installing a commercial flue liner, in most cases a chain block is set up on top of the roof, which is used to raise the liner a few feet at a time. A welder connects pieces below and signals to the team above to raise the pipe high enough to make  room for the next piece and repeats. The pipe is always very heavy and in most cases rests on the floor, however in some cases, i-beams are installed to hold it up.

The other way as shown in the picture to the right is using a large crane, Crane will pick up the liner and insert into the chimney slowly. This method is much faster however there are multiple factors that may or may not be available at every job site. Space, height of the chimney liner, parking space for the crane etc. We can inspect your site  and offer best solution for your project.
 

Other Chimney Lining Solutions

Thermocrete is an excellent solution for commercial, industrial, and residential chimney's. The ceramic coating seals all small holes and cracks, strengthens the chimney, and increases efficiency without downsizing the flue significantly.

Approved Chimney has undergone extensive factory training and is a certified, factory trained Thermocrete Installer since 2005.