Stainless Steel Flue Liners – Built For the Modern-day Needs

Today, most of the chimney installation and maintenance companies prefer touse stainless steel flue liners, mainly due to their ease of installation compared toother alternatives. Also, unlike clay tile liners, steel chimney flue liners are a U.L.listed product. So, you are bound to get good warranty from the manufacturer.

Flue liner metal alloys typically range from 304L to AL-29-4C. But these metalalloy differences has no relevance with the actual thickness of the flue liner. Inthis post, we will look into some important aspects of steel chimney liners andwhy one should choose it over the others.

Why Install Steel liners?

The term stainless steel originated from thefact that it is a ‘stainless’ metal, meaning itdoesn’t stain, rust or corrode like ordinarysteel. It is also used to identify grades ofsteel that has more than 10% chromium.

In a layman language, stainless steel flue liners are anti-corrosion products. Theymaintain their strength at extreme high temperatures. Moreover, they aresuitable for all types of heating appliances, whether they are burning gas, woodor coal.

Steel chimney liners resist toxics and the mechanical stress of hot and cold cycles.And thus, they can be safely used with fuels like coal, wood, pellet, gas and oil. A304L grade steel liner is quite heavy and a little bit flexible. It is best for chimneyliners venting a wood burner. However the latest steel liner manufacturers use acombination of Stainless Steel and Titanium, which results in a very lightweightand very flexible flue liner.

Key advantages of choosing a flexible chimney liner

A flexible chimney flue liner is the best alternative to the rigid liners. It is made ofstainless steel and can expand or shrink depending on the temperature level.Flexible flue liners help homeowners enhance the efficiency of their chimneys.

Here are some major benefits of installing a flexible chimney flue liner in yourhome.

Due to their great flexibility, these liners are very easy to install compared torigid ones. So, improving your chimney’s performance now falls in yourbudget and you can save a good amount in long run.

It is the versatility, the adjustable length, of flexible chimney flue liners thatallow you to perform chimney sweeping and home maintenance work onown. In a way, it helps you keep your maintenance cost down.

They accumulate less amount of creosote compared to rigid chimney liners. They are easier to clean and maintain. They reduce the chances of fire break out and increase safety level. Less accumulation of creosote inside the chimney meaning enhanced chimney

draft. Flexible liners can improve the efficiency of your chimney to a greatextent.

A highly efficient chimney adds in home valuation.

Call in the professional

One of the most important factors to consider whilebuying a flexible liner is the size. Choosing the correctsize is very crucial to ensure efficient flow of flue gases,improved draft and great performance of a wood stoveor fireplace. A professional chimney installationperson is the most qualified person to determine theright size and install a steel flue liner in the correctmanner.

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