My buddy is so in love with my new wood stove that he wants to put an insert in his 30 y/0 masonry fireplace. He knows he needs to line the chimney and we both agree going all the way up will ease cleaning in the future and make for a better draft. With Uncle Obama offering 30% (don't worry, we work fast ;-)) this only makes sense.
Now, onto the issue. We went to a few stove shops. 2/3 said they use the flexible SS liners and the liner kits are ~$500.
1 stop shop (the one he bought his Hampton HI300 from) is INSISTING to use insulated SS liner. He says the other liners are garbage and he won't sell/install them any more. This liner is ~$1000.
I am sure the insulated liner is "better", but is it necessary? The existing chimney is on an exterior wall and it is approximately 15'.
Thanks,
ac
Now, onto the issue. We went to a few stove shops. 2/3 said they use the flexible SS liners and the liner kits are ~$500.
1 stop shop (the one he bought his Hampton HI300 from) is INSISTING to use insulated SS liner. He says the other liners are garbage and he won't sell/install them any more. This liner is ~$1000.
I am sure the insulated liner is "better", but is it necessary? The existing chimney is on an exterior wall and it is approximately 15'.
Thanks,
ac