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Wed, May 15, 2024

A Stainless Steel Chimney Liner Can Be Installe...

Traditional chimneys which run along the outside exterior of your home may have been built without a liner. You should add a chimney liner to improve the efficiency of your fireplace and keep you chimney cleaner for longer periods of time. A stainless steel chimney liner can be inserted down the opening of the existing chimney, rather than having to tear down the chimney and build a brand new one. This type of liner is available in both flexible and rigid styles.

A Stainless Steel Chimney Liner Can Be Used with Different Fireplaces and Stoves

When selecting a stainless steel chimney liner to go with your fireplace or stove, you will want to get one which is compatible with your type of unit. You can use chimney liners with gas, wood and pellet units and there will be differences in the requirements for each type. Whenever you require assistance or have questions about which type of liner you need, do not hesitate to contact us here at Copperfield Chimney Supply.

Author: Rick Eudaley, Copperfield Chimney Supply Inc.

Wed, May 15, 2024

Different Types of Chimney Pipe for Gas and Woo...

There are different types of chimney pipe available for venting your gas and wood burning fireplaces and stoves. Wood burning units require piping which are made from stainless steel in order to prevent deterioration when burning wood. Gas fireplaces do not necessary need a chimney, but do require some sort of vent. At a minimum gas units require a direct vent to the outside along an exterior wall of the home.

Chimney Pipe is Different for Wood Stoves and Wood Fireplaces

The types of chimney pipe, available on our website, here at Copperfield Chimney Supply, you use for a wood stove may be different from what you would use for a wood fireplace. Stainless steel all fuel chimney products can be used on all types of wood stoves and certain fireplaces. Black stove pipe is designed for use as a connector pipe for wood burning stoves, but not fireplaces and black stove pipe cannot be used for a chimney. Always check with the manufacturer of your wood burning unit to make sure you get the right type of venting.

Author: Rick Eudaley, Copperfield Chimney Supply Inc.

Wed, May 15, 2024

Choosing Chimney Pipe over Brick saves Hassle a...

While the traditional brick chimney has been in use since before most people can remember, it can be costly and difficult to maintain. Bricks break down and erode, which could cause dangerous leaking of smoke and fumes, often times invisible to the naked eye. This problem is easily avoided, however, by using stainless steel chimney pipe in place of the older brick method on new, or replacement, chimney projects. Metal chimney pipe is much more cost effective and simpler to install than a good old fashion brick and mortar.

Options, and Support, make Selecting your Chimney Pipe Easy

Featuring six different effective lengths, five different diameters and two different material types, Copperfield Chimney Supply offers chimney pipe with a virtually unlimited combination of possibilities for your next venting project. While this may seem daunting, they also offer knowledgeable customer support through the phone, and live chat services, to help you plan out any purchase or project needs.

Author: Rick Eudaley, Copperfield Chimney Supply Inc.

Wed, May 15, 2024

A Stainless Steel Chimney Liner Helps Slow Down...

A stainless steel chimney liner provides an enclosed space for smoke and other fumes from a fire to be exhausted to the outside of your home. Many older homes with brick chimneys often did not include a liner. Without a liner, soot, creosote and other deposits can quickly build up, which requires more frequent cleanings. By adding an insulated liner, you will cut down the speed at which deposits build up, while also creating a better draft.

Deciding Between a Rigid and a Flexible Stainless Steel Chimney Liner

When you are installing a stainless steel chimney liner, like those available on our website, here at Copperfield Chimney Supply, you need to decide between rigid and flexible styles. Rigid styles are ideal when you only have one story to run the chimney and have no corners to go around. Flexible liners are better suited when lining the chimney for two or more stories or when you have corners to navigate the liner around.

Author: Rick Eudaley, Copperfield Chimney Supply Inc.

Wed, May 15, 2024

Always Install Chimney Pipe Correctly

The proper ventilation of your wood burning fireplace or stove is important to prevent smoke from coming into the room. You will need to make sure that the chimney pipe is installed correctly so that there are no gaps left between the sections. Gaps can be a fire hazard because exposed areas can catch on fire after continued exposure to high temperatures and any small embers which escape from the fireplace. Whenever you install piping you should always use the same brand for the entire project and have the finished chimney properly inspected.

Use Chimney Pipe with a Steel Chimney Liner

You can update your existing clay liner in your chimney when it becomes damaged with a new stainless steel chimney liner. It is easy to connect the new chimney liner use an assortment of different chimney pipe connections to reach the fireplace as well as out through the top of the chimney. You can find all the materials for this type of project at Copperfield Chimney Supply .

Author: Rick Eudaley, Copperfield Chimney Supply Inc.

Wed, May 15, 2024

Chimney Liners Are the Interior Part of Chimneys

Chimney liners are an essential part of a fireplace or stove chimney construction. The liners can be made out of clay, but over time the clay wears out and needs to be replaced. You can replace broken clay liners with stainless steel liners or even use stainless steel chimney when installing a new chimney. The liner is designed to improve the chimney's draft which is important for the proper burning of different fuels types while removing fumes and gases from the home and retaining heat.

Rigid and Flexible Chimney Liners for Relining Your Chimney

If you have an existing chimney and want to improve the draft, or find it was never installed correctly, you can use new chimney liners to correct these problems. When installing a new liner you will want to obtain the correct size by measuring the inside diameter of your existing flue opening. You can select from rigid liners as well as flexible liners and will need to decide which type will work best for your chimney relining project. You can get both types of liners for your chimney from Copperfield Chimney Supply .

Author: Rick Eudaley, Copperfield Chimney Supply Inc.