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A rigid liner is heavier and smoother inside for a strong, smooth flue.
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Chimney Liner Installation Burlington, NJ
A chimney sweep in Burlington can install a new liner in a flue that is unlined, cracked or the wrong size with a liner sized to the appliance and insulated where the system calls for it. Dial (609) 699-0240 to talk with a local chimney pro about relining.
Inside most chimneys is a liner, the tube that actually carries smoke and flue gases to the top. It keeps heat from reaching wood framing next to the chimney, protects the brick and mortar from corrosive gases and gives the appliance a flue of the right size to draft well. Some older chimneys were built unlined, and others have clay tiles that have cracked over the decades.
There are a few reasons a chimney gets a new liner. The original clay tiles may be cracked from age, settling or a chimney fire, or the chimney may never have been lined. A new fireplace insert, wood stove or furnace also usually calls for a liner sized to that appliance, since an oversized flue drafts poorly and builds up creosote or condensation.
Before relining, the chimney should get a thorough inspection, usually a Level 2 inspection with a camera run up the flue. It helps decide between repair and relining, and between flexible and rigid stainless. Ask to see the camera video so you understand what was found.
Chimney Liner Installation is often paired with chimney liner repair and chimney inspection, depending on the cause.
Looking for Burlington chimney liner installation? Call (609) 699-0240 to reach a nearby chimney sweep.
Call nowThe process
The chimney relining process
A liner has to fit the flue, the appliance and the chimney route.
Scan the chimney
The inside of the chimney is checked so the route and condition are known. The findings shape the rest of the job.
Size the liner
The liner diameter is matched to the appliance outlet or the fireplace opening, following the manufacturer guidance. The full height of the flue is measured too.
Clear the path
The flue is swept and any loose tile or obstruction is cleared so the liner can pass. Some chimneys need old tiles broken out to fit an insulated liner.
Install the liner
The stainless liner is lowered from the roof down to the appliance, often wrapped in an insulation blanket. Insulating it helps draft and reduces creosote and condensation.
Finish the top
A tee or connector joins the liner to the appliance, and a top plate seals the crown. A sealed system is the whole point of relining.
Confirm venting
The appliance is fired or the draft is tested to confirm smoke and gases go up and out. Make sure working CO alarms are in place near sleeping areas.
What is included
What chimney liner installation covers
Cast in place liners
A poured liner fills gaps and creates a new flue and can add strength to older masonry.
Insulated liners
Insulation is wrapped around the liner or poured into the space around it where the system or chimney calls for it.
Flexible stainless liners
A flexible liner works in chimneys that are not perfectly straight and come in grades matched to the fuel.
Water heater relining
A properly sized liner for a water heater left alone after a furnace upgrade so the appliance drafts and the masonry stays dry.
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Stainless Steel Chimney Liner Burlington, NJ
Most relining jobs use stainless steel, which handles high heat and corrosive flue gases well. It comes in flexible coils for chimneys with bends and rigid sections for straight flues. The grade of stainless and the wall thickness are matched to the fuel, and systems are tested and listed as complete kits with their parts.
Insulating a stainless liner improves draft, cuts creosote buildup in wood flues and is part of many systems. The top of the liner is sealed with a plate and covered with a cap. Many Burlington chimneys get a stainless liner when an old fireplace is converted to an insert.
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Chimney Relining Burlington, NJ
Chimney relining is the process of lining a flue again when the original liner is cracked, missing or unsuitable. Changing to an insert or stove, finding cracked tiles or recovering from a chimney fire usually leads to relining. Most chimneys can be relined from the roof without opening walls.
When you call (609) 699-0240, tell the sweep what vents into the chimney, such as a fireplace, stove, furnace or water heater. If the furnace was upgraded recently, the water heater may now be venting into a flue that is too large. Relining with the right size solves the draft and moisture problems.
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Chimney Liner Installation Near Me
In Burlington, older homes often have unlined chimneys or clay tiles that have cracked with age. From Burlington out to places nearby like Florence, Beverly, Roebling and Bordentown, wood stoves and inserts are common, and each one needs a properly sized liner, so it is worth having the flue inspected before the next heating season.
For chimney liner installation in Burlington, NJ or nearby towns like Florence, Beverly, Roebling and Bordentown, call (609) 699-0240 to reach a chimney sweep who covers your street.
How the weather here affects chimneys around Burlington
Winters here are long and cold, and the heating season usually runs from October well into April. Masonry takes the worst of it from the freeze and thaw cycle: water soaks into brick, mortar joints and the crown on a mild day, freezes overnight and expands, and each winter widens the cracks a little more. Wind driven rain from coastal storms finds any gap in flashing, too. Most homeowners in Burlington, NJ schedule a sweep in early fall, and a repair check after a hard winter.
Why call
Why fix it now
Smaller repairs
A chimney problem fixed early rarely spreads to the masonry, the liner or the house.
Sweeps who know Burlington
Local sweeps see the same chimney types and weather wear across Burlington and nearby towns.
Know what happens next
Ask your questions before you agree to anything.
Chimney Liner Installation questions
Do I need a chimney liner?
A liner protects the house from heat, protects the masonry from corrosive flue gases and gives the appliance a flue of the right size. Unlined chimneys or broken liners can let heat or carbon monoxide escape. An inspection shows whether your current liner is in good shape.
Does a fireplace insert need a liner?
An insert should vent into a properly sized liner, not just into the open smoke chamber. Without a liner, smoke and creosote collect in the oversized flue. Check the insert installation instructions for details.
What is an orphaned water heater?
After a furnace upgrade, the water heater may be the only thing left using a flue that was sized for two appliances. A big flue with little heat going up it leads to backdrafting and moisture damage. Relining with the right size solves the problem, and CO alarms are a must.
What is the difference between a clay liner and a stainless liner?
Clay tiles were the standard in many older chimneys, and they hold up well until they crack. Replacing clay tiles with new clay means rebuilding, so stainless is the common choice for relining. Minor tile damage can sometimes be repaired instead.
How long will a new chimney liner hold up?
Stainless liners are built to last many years when they are sized right and swept regularly. Chimney fires, heavy creosote and corrosive condensation are what shorten their life. Ask the sweep about the expected service life of the specific system.
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Fitting a fireplace insert so an open fireplace becomes a real heat source, with the chimney inspected before anything goes in.
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