All fireplace inserts, new or old, require a properly sized liner so they can vent properly and not build up soot in the old system. Inserts without liners build up a lot of soot in the old system and create a severe fire hazard. Let us apply our expertise and install a fresh liner in your system!
A fireplace flue may have defects that can result from either a chimney fire or from the original construction. If cracks and holes develop, they can allow flammable soot to escape the flue and go places it is never allowed to go. Many times, an insulated stainless steel liner can be installed to resolve these issues. The liner creates a new flue inside the old, damaged one, which bypasses safety defects. Insulated liners are rated to withstand up to 2,100 degrees. The high-temperature insulation used with the liner helps to stop heat transfer to the house structure in the event of a chimney fire, which can prevent a house fire.