Why Your Chimney Liner Matters
The chimney liner is one of the most critical — and most overlooked — safety components in your home. It serves three essential functions: containing combustion products, protecting the house from heat transfer, and providing a properly sized flue for efficient drafting.
Many older New Jersey homes have clay tile liners that crack and deteriorate over decades of use. Others have unlined chimneys. If your home was built before 1940 or you've recently converted to a different fuel type, relining may be required by code and urgently needed for safety.
When You Need a New Chimney Liner
- Cracked, broken, or missing clay tile liner
- Unlined chimney being put back into service
- Converting from oil to gas heating system
- Upgrading your heating appliance or insert
- After a chimney fire that damaged the existing liner
- Carbon monoxide concerns or failed CO test
- Failed Level 2 inspection revealing liner damage