Why do I need a chimney liner?

You mean, besides the fact that NFPA211 clearly states “Masonry chimneys shall be lined” (7.2.2.1)? That’s the bottom line. Any professional who tells you a liner is unnecessary is inviting a serious liability issue. But let’s put the...
The Problems With Unlined Chimney Flues

The Problems With Unlined Chimney Flues

What is a liner, and why do I need one? That’s a common question I hear. Briefly, a liner is placed within a chimney to guide the noxious and caustic by-products of combustion out of your home as smoothly as possible without interacting with the brickwork of the...