Buying a House With a Chimney, Fireplace or Stove: What to Check
Buying a house with a chimney, fireplace or stove? Find out what to check, what paperwork to ask for and when further chimney investigation may be useful.
Victorian Chimneys: How They Were Built and Why They Cause Problems Today
Victorian chimneys were built as masonry flues, typically with an internal parged or rendered surface rather than the separate flexible stainless-steel liner commonly fitted to modern stove installations. Many of…
How Long Does a Chimney Liner Last?
A flexible stainless-steel chimney liner can last 20–30 years when it has been installed correctly, the appliance is used properly and the chimney is swept regularly. But there is no…
Chimney Liner Problems: Signs, Causes and What to Do
Problems with a chimney flue or liner are not always obvious from inside the room. Some are found during routine sweeping, while others first become apparent because of smoke smells,…
Do I Need a Chimney Liner?
You do not need a chimney liner simply because your chimney is old. Whether a chimney needs relining depends on how it will be used, the appliance being connected, the…
What Is a Chimney Liner?
A chimney liner is the inner surface or lining of a chimney flue that comes into contact with the smoke and combustion gases travelling up the chimney. Depending on the…