Insulated chimney liner install
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They heaviest they offer is a .013 liner which consists of 2 layers. The inner layer is a smoothwall supposedly. Here is a link to it. For the kit with it for 35' of 6" with insulation and a cap and tee is about $1750
Smooth Wall Chimney Liner Kit - Flexible Stainless Steel Flue Liner Kits - Rockford Chimney
Smooth Wall chimney liner kits made from 316 stainless steel are flexible for easy installation. Build your own Smooth Wall flue liner kit. DIY installation.
www.rockfordchimneysupply.com
That is what you don't wantThey heaviest they offer is a .013 liner which consists of 2 layers. The inner layer is a smoothwall supposedly. Here is a link to it. For the kit with it for 35' of 6" with insulation and a cap and tee is about $1750
Smooth Wall Chimney Liner Kit - Flexible Stainless Steel Flue Liner Kits - Rockford Chimney
Smooth Wall chimney liner kits made from 316 stainless steel are flexible for easy installation. Build your own Smooth Wall flue liner kit. DIY installation.
I did call and they do not. I really looked online hard last night and could not find any vendor who offers a median or heavyweight liner to consumers directly. I may have to bite the bullet on this one unfortunately
it seems wild to me that companies wont sell this to an individual, its such a simple install that hardest part is going from the roof back to the ladder!
With how expensive liners are i can see why i see so many ugly double wall pipes sticking out of houses with chimneys too. the cost of the liner itself and how much of a pain it is to buy likely makes most people just go double wall pipe out the side of the house.
This might sound stupid but why doesnt anyone just run typical single wall stove pipe down through the chimney and put a chimney cap at the top? What is the actual reason for running an expensive flexible liner?
With how expensive liners are i can see why i see so many ugly double wall pipes sticking out of houses with chimneys too. the cost of the liner itself and how much of a pain it is to buy likely makes most people just go double wall pipe out the side of the house.
This might sound stupid but why doesnt anyone just run typical single wall stove pipe down through the chimney and put a chimney cap at the top? What is the actual reason for running an expensive flexible liner?
I thought about doing a rigid liner install which is a single wide pipe in sections that you rivet together and then insulate but its much more time consuming and somewhat difficult to install. Flexible liners are so much easier, at least from what I have read and watched online. What bothers me is that companies will sell the cheaper liners to the public but reserve the good stuff to only sell to companies.
Liners are far cheaper than insulated chimney. But you need a good masonry structure there to put a liner in. Building a masonry chimney then lining it costs more. Regular stove pipe won't last more than a couple years inside a masonry chimney and won't meet code.
brenndatomu
Minister of Fire
I really liked the preinsulated liner that I put in the last chimney.Yes, that is a high price. A 35' preinsulated liner kit from Rockford is about $1825.
Flexible Chimney Liners & Kits | 316Ti and Rock-Flex - Rockford Chimney
Rock-Flex flexible chimney liners are air and water tight. They provide the best flexibility and strength to contain moisture and flue gases.
I have not heard any complaints about this liner or the company. It's worth giving them a call.
brenndatomu
Minister of Fire
Have thought about upgrading my liner since I was less than impressed by the installers, and know it was the cheapest they could find, so this post caught my eye. Looks like what was in the link bholler attached is available on amazon, doesn't show length, but looks like they also have a website, ams fireplace inc. Also found this.
Don't know anything about either of the companies just got caught in the moment and wondered what it might cost so decided to look myself.
Don't know anything about either of the companies just got caught in the moment and wondered what it might cost so decided to look myself.
Nice thankyou. That is Olympia chimney supply's mid weight limerHave thought about upgrading my liner since I was less than impressed by the installers, and know it was the cheapest they could find, so this post caught my eye. Looks like what was in the link bholler attached is available on amazon, doesn't show length, but looks like they also have a website, ams fireplace inc. Also found this.
Don't know anything about either of the companies just got caught in the moment and wondered what it might cost so decided to look myself.
Yeah that may be the liner I go with. Its a true midweight and I am happy with the price I think. I would still prefer a heavyweight liner but there probably isn't a reason I would need one.Have thought about upgrading my liner since I was less than impressed by the installers, and know it was the cheapest they could find, so this post caught my eye. Looks like what was in the link bholler attached is available on amazon, doesn't show length, but looks like they also have a website, ams fireplace inc. Also found this.
Don't know anything about either of the companies just got caught in the moment and wondered what it might cost so decided to look myself.
Okay that is a great thing to hear then. I really appreciate your help. Is any liner insulation that these places sell okay to use or is there anything specific you would look for or recommend?
Crab
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I had an Olympia 30' insulation kit and other parts drop shipped to me from the fireplace-chimney store as noted above. Shipping was quick, Lord knows now how it will go.
FireFlex 316L/Ti Pre-Insulated Basic Chimney Liner Kit
FireFlex 316L/Ti Pre-Insulated Basic Chimney Liner Kit PLEASE ALLOW 3-5 WORKING DAYS LEAD TIME ADDITIONAL SHIPPING CHARGES MAY APPLY
firesidechimneysupply.com
Is this one light or medium weight?
Crab
Member
Cop[ied from your link: "316L/Ti .006 Stainless Steel Interior Liner, a 1/2" layer of chimney liner insulation, an aluminum outer liner to help make for an easier installation and is used for all fuels. "FireFlex 316L/Ti Pre-Insulated Basic Chimney Liner Kit
FireFlex 316L/Ti Pre-Insulated Basic Chimney Liner Kit PLEASE ALLOW 3-5 WORKING DAYS LEAD TIME ADDITIONAL SHIPPING CHARGES MAY APPLY
Is this one light or medium weight?
So.... .006 = Light Weight
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