New chimney liners measured and fitted in Robinswood
Robinswood homeowners save 10% on work booked within 72 hours after the free inspection. Relining starts with a free inspection and a written estimate.
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Line by line, your liner proposal in Robinswood
Checked on the roof and at the appliance in Robinswood, then written into your free estimate.
- Flue dimensions and the usable route
- Listed liner product and diameter
- Masonry repairs needed before relining
- 10% off within 72 hours after the inspection, shown on the estimate
Relining explained for Robinswood homeowners
Where the code, the product and your appliance meet, on a relining job in Robinswood.
Too large a flue for a solid-fuel appliance
For solid fuel appliances, one listed liner maker sets the liner's cross-sectional area at no less than the appliance outlet collar and no more than three times it. A big fireplace flue serving a small stove can sit far outside that range.
Relining brings the passage back into proportion. The estimate shows both measurements, the collar and the flue, so you can see the reasoning rather than take it on trust. A flue that is far too big stays cool, drafts slowly and gathers deposits, which is often what the homeowner noticed first.
How liner length is measured
One manufacturer measures liner length from the bottom of the opening to the top of the chimney, then adds about six inches for the crown and the top hardware. Measuring on site avoids a liner that ends short of the top or leaves excess coiled inside the flue.
The measured length is listed on your estimate beside the product. On chimneys with offsets, the route can be longer than the straight height, so we measure the path the liner will actually follow rather than the distance from the ground.
Raising the liner top when height is short
Some systems offer a top extension that attaches to the top plate, so the liner cap sits higher. Height matters because the residential code wants the chimney 3 feet or more above its roof penetration, and 2 feet taller than any part of the house standing within 10 feet.
We check that relationship on the roof and tell you whether an extension belongs in the answer. If the chimney itself is too short for the rule, the estimate says so plainly rather than hiding it behind a liner.
Why a non-conforming chimney needs insulation
One manufacturer explains that UL 1777 requires insulation where a chimney does not conform to code, for example one with zero clearance to combustibles or another defect. A chimney that meets NFPA 211 construction requirements may not need it.
That is why we look at how the chimney was built before deciding on insulation, instead of adding it by default or leaving it out to lower a price.
Other work in Robinswood
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- Prefab and Zero-Clearance Fireplace RepairRepair the fireplace according to its model.
- Fireplace InstallationPlan the fireplace before opening the wall.
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Before your relining in Robinswood
Short answers first. The free inspection in Robinswood fills in the details for your chimney.
Is insulation always required with a stainless liner in Robinswood?
No. It is required in some situations, such as when clearances to combustibles cannot be confirmed, and recommended in others, such as a chimney on an outside wall. We tell you which applies to your Robinswood chimney and price it clearly.
Is your relining work guaranteed?
It is. Every liner we install carries our workmanship warranty, and under our 100% satisfaction guarantee we return to fix anything that is not right.
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