Clean chimney or not to clean chimney

[Insco2]

i feel I read somewhere you should clean the clay tile liner before installing a ss liner. I plan to use .5" of insulation which should offer 0 clearence. Should I slam it in. What did you guys do?

 

[bholler]

i feel I read somewhere you should clean the clay tile liner before installing a ss liner. I plan to use .5" of insulation which should offer 0 clearence. Should I slam it in. What did you guys do?

yes it absolutely needs to be clean before you line it

 

[begreen]

Absolutely yes. Clean it very thoroughly and if this is a fireplace don't forget the smokeshelf.

 

[Insco2]

Absolutely yes. Clean it very thoroughly and if this is a fireplace don't forget the smokeshelf.

Is cleaning the smoke shelf diy?

 

[begreen]

Yes, it can be if you are thorough.

 

[firefighterjake]

Most definitely clean it . . . a) it may make things easier to install the liner depending on the level of creosote and b) no sense having a potential fuel source next to a hot exhaust.