Chimney Liners For Open Fireplaces

One good chimney fire will usually crack these tiles rendering them ineffective.

Chimney liners for open fireplaces.

X flex all stainless steel chimney liner 6 in. 4 vertical bars shall be provided for each additional flue incorporated into the chimney or for each additional 40 inches 1016 mm in width or fraction thereof. B flue must be high enough for sufficient draught around 4 5m in most cases. A liner going to an insert or stove in the fireplace will be measured from the top of the chimney to the top of the insert or stove or the center of the hole on the back of the stove.

Kit is made of single ply 316 0 006 in. A flue lining usually made of refractory concrete or impervious clay. For chimneys more than 40 inches 1016 mm wide two additional no. Standard for chimneys fireplaces vents and solid fuel burning appliances nfpa 211 reduces fire hazards by ensuring the safe removal of flue gases the proper installation of solid fuel burning appliances and the correct construction and installation of chimneys fireplaces and venting systems.

C flue connector connects the fireplace to the flue. The tile liners used in most masonry fireplaces are fine as long as the fireplace is properly maintained and not exposed to chimney fires. A handy breakdown of the components of a chimney. Open wood burning and coal fires require a class 1 flue liner with a minimum diameter of 200mm.

The forever cap flex all single ply 4 in. The ideal flue size is typically determined by the exhaust outlet of the stove or appliance. Open fires with larger fireplace openings usually freestanding grates will need larger flue sizes calculated alongside the height of the chimney and required ventilation. Stainless steel and is backed by a lifetime warranty.

The rule of thumb for sizing a chimney liner is that you never want it to be smaller than the appliance exhaust hole and you don t want the liner to be three times the area of the exhaust hole of the appliance. Most british open fires were and still are designed to burn coal at up to 25 efficiency. Set your store to see local availability add to cart. The general rule of thumb is that a masonry fireplace should be swept before 1 8 of soot accumulates.

Please remember these liners are sold in 5 increments 15 20 25 so for instance an 18 chimney will need a 20 liner. Flex all stainless steel chimney liner 6 in. It is flexible for relining masonry chimneys. Chim cap corp 6 in.

Stainless steel pipe chimney liner kit model faclk425. Understanding chimney components image credit.