If you just found
out that you need a new chimney
liner at your Hackensack home, you might be wondering what a
chimney liner is and what is so important about it. Here are a few
bits of information you should know about a chimney liner and the
purposes it serves.
A chimney liner goes
into your chimney and is usually made out of metal, ceramic or clay.
It needs to be installed by a professional chimney sweep because it
is not something you can do by yourself if you are unsure of what you
are doing.
A chimney liner
contains the combustion byproducts that result every time you light a
fire in your fireplace. It helps direct the gases and fumes caused by
the fire to the outside air where it can safely vent without causing
a fire or causing any problems to the inside of your home, like high
levels of carbon monoxide. The walls of your chimney will also be
protected from the heat, which means they will be protected from
corrosion and other issues that could result.
Depending on what
your new chimney liner is made out of, it could last you up to about
50 years. Each type of chimney liner life span varies though, so talk
to your chimney liner installation company to learn about the
specific type of chimney liner you are going to have installed.
Your chimney liner
also needs to be properly and accurately sized to ensure it will work
for your chimney. If your new chimney liner is too small, it will not
vent properly and that could cause plenty of problems for you, your
family and your home.
When we come to
install your new chimney liner, we are happy to answer any questions
you have about it, how long it should last you and the other things
you should have done to your chimney to ensure it is as safe to use
as possible. For example, we usually recommend that you have your
chimney cleaned and inspected at least once a year (right before or
right after winter) to help keep your chimney and house safe from the
threat of a chimney fire.
Would you like to
learn more about a new chimney liner for your Hackensack home? Call
us at Guardian Chimney at 888-688-1388 or you can Contact
Us.
