I'm continuing to plan the possible installation of an Osburn insert and the relining of my tile-lined brick chimney. I've been looking at flexible liner (DuraFlex) and rigid liner (DuraLiner), trying to make sense of the costs and benefits.
One issue I have to handle is that the existing chimney is centered on the gable end of the house, and extends only 17" above the ridge so I need to add 19" to that height. One approach seems to be to use the Duraliner, leaving 19" of the pipe sticking up above the base plate. I'm a little concerned about how that would look -- thoughts on that, anyone?
Flex liner appears to be around $500 cheaper, but I don't have a clear idea of how best to add an extension to a chimney lined with flex pipe. I saw some decorative chimney pots mentioned in a few threads, but they all seem to be substantially taller than I need. Also, not exactly cheap.
One issue I have to handle is that the existing chimney is centered on the gable end of the house, and extends only 17" above the ridge so I need to add 19" to that height. One approach seems to be to use the Duraliner, leaving 19" of the pipe sticking up above the base plate. I'm a little concerned about how that would look -- thoughts on that, anyone?
Flex liner appears to be around $500 cheaper, but I don't have a clear idea of how best to add an extension to a chimney lined with flex pipe. I saw some decorative chimney pots mentioned in a few threads, but they all seem to be substantially taller than I need. Also, not exactly cheap.