Fireplace caps come in many shapes and materials.
Chimney flue liner for gas fire.
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They also protect flue masonry from cracks or crumbling mortar due to repeated heating and cooling.
They can also protect your roof and reduce fire risk by trapping sparks and embers.
Finally they help block downdrafts.
The chimney stack rises well above the roofline and is topped by a traditional chimney pot or gas terminal.
To ensure you purchase the correct liner for your gas installation.
55 gal drum fire brick 6 in.
Chimney liners are a protective barrier usually made of metal or ceramic.
Chim cap corp 6 in.
Liners insulate heat moving through the chimney protecting flammable areas of your home s structure.
This prevents smoke and fumes from blowing into your house on windy days.
I do know that there are 2 types of flue.
Chimney covers protect your fireplace flue from rain animals and debris.
Suitable for lining brick chimneys for use with gas or 28 sec oil fires.
Which type is right for me.
Why worry about your chimney liner.
The installer will test your chimney with a gas bomb if it doesn t leak you re good to go.
None of my gas fires go into linings and i would think this is common.
Pre fabricated flues class 1 2 you will see a metal flue cowl on your roof.
The solid fuel flue is double skinned and must be installed by hetas approved installer.
One for gas fires the other for solid fuel.
This type of chimney relies on the natural circulation of heating air to expel the products of combustion up your chimney.