What's the best Stainless Flue brand?

[sproultrapper]

I am shopping for a stainless flue, what is the general consensus on the best brand. Which ones are the heaviest guage stell etc.????

I will be burning a harman wood stove in the flue, that is after i buy the stove this weekend

 

[STOVEGUY11]

Liner or Class A?

 

[sproultrapper]

class a

 

[TMonter]

Most any of the more well known brands like Simpson or Selkirk are fine for standard wood burners. Just get something with the stainless inner and insulated (not just airspace).

 

[STOVEGUY11]

I would agree. Look into the warranties as well. I have Excel which has a lifetime warranty.

 

[sproultrapper]

Do the packed liners make a huge difference with draft?

 

[STOVEGUY11]

When the pipe is insulated, it keeps the flue warmer, hense easier to establish a draft

 

[sproultrapper]

O.K.

what is the expected life of these stainless flues? I understand they perform better than masonry flues, but how long will they last. Anybody have one for more than 10 years???

 

[Shane]

I've seen Metalbestos last around 20 years.

 

[theheatelement]

Are we still talking about a liner or a class A chimney system... we seem to have hit points in a few different categories.

 

[sproultrapper]

I am talking about a class a chimney.

I just talked to my neighbor. His metabestos is 15 years old. although he only burns his stove occassionaly

 

[snowtime]

I have a Selkirk that I installed in 83. It's on a wood furness and still looks good when I look inside during inspection time. I am putting in a new stove and chimney in a different location in the house as I need a heater that does not need power for a fan. I expect the new chimney to outlive me.

 

[sproultrapper]

O.K.

Thanks for the input. I am sold on a stainless flue. I just have to price them. Looks like simpson or selkirk. My harman dealer also sells simpson flue. I guess I'll check with him on price first

 

[downeast]

Four Selkirk Matalbestos wood burning flues personally installed over 20 years. Expensive, but high quality, simple installation, manufactured parts always fit and perform well. I've installed 2 other flue systems for friends: one in new , one in a retrofit.
They insulate well, easy to clean and maintain.....some high end architects use them as a feature. Selkirk chimneys can be installed in near any kind of construction. Get the best.

 

[michaelthomas]

I just bought 15' of Simpson duraplus and a chimney cap for $240 from Home depot. Pretty darn happy.

 

[bartlett920]

I just installed Dura Plus in my house and it was simple with there basic install kit Highly Recommended!