skip to main content

Is a flue liner necessary?

16 years ago

I am using a wood stove inside my fireplace. It has a top exhaust. Why is it necessary to install a liner all the way to the top of the chimney? Couldn't I just adapt the 6" stove pipe to the flue door opening? The stove would exhaust into the chimney as the fire place presently does. Next year I plan to move the stove out.

Comment (1)

formula1
16 years ago
Fireplace inserts burn hotter than a conventional fireplace and put more thermal stress on the chimmney. What typically happens is the ceramic liner and/or joints within the chimney fail and a fire starts in the adjacent house framing. This happened to my in-laws. They now have a stainless steel liner cemented into their conventional fireplace chimney.
Related Professionals
Deer Park Fireplaces · Hazel Crest Fireplaces · Glenbrook Interior Designers & Decorators · Augusta General Contractors · Barrington General Contractors · Erie General Contractors · Hammond General Contractors · Jeffersonville General Contractors · Keene General Contractors · Nashua General Contractors · Panama City General Contractors · Pico Rivera General Contractors · Rossmoor General Contractors · Wolf Trap General Contractors · Westmont Lighting

Sign Up to Comment

Related Stories

REMODELING GUIDES Modern Metal Fireplaces Open World of Possibilities

By Bud Dietrich, AIA

Allowing way more natural light than traditional fireplaces, and with some not even needing a vent, metal fireplaces are a major improvement

REMODELING GUIDES The Perfect Finish for Your Tile

By Debbie Snider

Bullnose? Quarter round? V-cap? Demystify trim terms and finish off your kitchen and bath tile in style

MONTHLY HOME CHECKLISTS To-Dos: Your November Home Checklist

By Laura Gaskill

Winterize your home and yard, and make a game plan for the holidays

GREEN BUILDING Off the Grid: Ready to Pull the Plug on City Power?

By Jen Dalley //

What to consider if you want to stop relying on public utilities — or just have a more energy-efficient home

BATHROOM DESIGN See 2 DIY Bathroom Remodels for $15,500

By Mitchell Parker

A little Internet savvy allowed this couple to remodel 2 bathrooms in their Oregon bungalow

FURNITURE How to Keep Your Upholstery Looking Good

By Becky Dietrich, Interior Designer

You wouldn't expect your car to maintain itself. Show your sofa and chairs the same courtesy with this 3-part strategy

MONTHLY HOME CHECKLISTS October Checklist for a Smooth-Running Home

By Laura Gaskill

You're due for some winterizing, like clearing rain gutters and stowing swimsuits — but leave time for a fun project

FIREPLACES Design Workshop: Smart Ways to Store Wood Outdoors

By Eric Reinholdt, Architect

Consider size, location, protection, air circulation and, of course, style for storing your firewood

LIVING ROOMS 8 Reasons to Nix Your Fireplace (Yes, for Real)

By Laura Gaskill

Dare you consider trading that 'coveted' design feature for something you'll actually use? This logic can help

KITCHEN DESIGN How to Choose the Right Hood Fan for Your Kitchen

By The Sky is the Limit Design

Keep your kitchen clean and your home's air fresh by understanding all the options for ventilating via a hood fan

Sponsored

More Discussions

I need help figuring out how to stop the draft

2

contemporary corner fireplace

2

Unpainted brick fireplace border

2

Ideas for corner fireplace remodel

1

Is this concrete?

2