Make sure you consider lining your chimney
Why is it important?
Lining your chimney is one of the most important things you will need to do as your chimney ages. Usually, lining becomes less intact as times goes by. Although many people do not often think about the quality of their chimney linings, the risk of carbon monoxide and smoke that leaks into your house should not be ignored. Fortunately, there are several alternatives available to you when rebuilding your chimney. One such solution to leaking smoke is to install a chimney liner.
Chimney liners form part of the safety features for homes. Liners are materials that are used to cover the interior space of the chimney. It helps to protect the chimney against effects of combustion of materials and other substances that are often expelled via the chimney. Liners can be pre-installed into the chimney or may be installed on a later date. Today, the building code requires all homeowners to install adequate liners. The law requires all new chimneys to be lined, which is why you should hire a competent company like ourselves to handle this delicate task.
Don’t always go for cheaper
After we’ve cleaned the chimney, you can choose a chimney liner that can fit into your chimney and that is suited to the open fire or closed appliance that you have or intend to install. There are several types of chimney liners. As an experienced Company it is not always better to go for cheaper chimney liner, which is made of stainless steel. But it does have its reasoning.
By installing a chimney liner, you protect your chimney from deterioration that can cause sparks, fumes to affect the surrounding walls, roof or attic. Although chimney liners are among the neglected home features, their absence can be detrimental to a home. To protect your home and your family from hazards caused by deteriorating liners, you should use clay liners to reinforce the chimney. You can also build new liners using cement. Which is why Landyvent are always keen to highlight the reasons behind chimney liners. After all safety is always of the highest importance.
