Chimney Liner Installations

We Install chimney liners in all types of flues. When converting to gas you should and in many cases is required to install a new chimney liner . Often Plumbers and heating contractors who are not chimney experts will install a aluminum chimney liner in a chimney that was previously used for oil heating. Although this is ok for code, the old oil soot in the chimney which is impossible to remove completely is still present on the original clay liner. When moisture mixed with the oil soot sulfuric acid is produced due to the presence of sulfer in oil soot . This is very corrosive and will break down the Aluminum. Captain Soot only installs 316l stainless steel chimney liner to service gas boilers and furnaces in chimneys that previously serviced oil fired appliances.

Fireplace Chimney flue liners are different than boiler/furnace chimney flues in many ways and are damaged by use, abuse, water intrusion and by original construction methods causing the need to reline the chimney to ensure safe use. Very old home generally pre 1940 construction may have not been lined with terracotta clay flues leaving in many cases only 1 layer of brick between the inside of a very hot chimney and combustible construction material. Over the years the condition gets worse with decaying morter , bricks and creosote buildup. Requiring a installation of a chimney liner to ensure sale fireplace use. There are other reasons why a fireplace may need a chimney liner installation . Installation of a wood burning fireplace insert will require a liner installation to ensure properly sized venting, lessen creosote buildup and easing of servicing of the flue. Give us a call today we have the most experience and best rates on chimney liner installations on Long Island.