Chimney Liners and Chimney Repair Increase Efficiency and safty

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Chimney Liners and Chimney Repair Increase
Efficiency and Safety
Using the right kind of chimney liners and
ensuring chimney repair and maintenance happens
on schedule can help ensure your home stays safe
and efficient. Chimney liners are designed to
line the interior of a masonry chimney. When
surrounded by the right type of chimney
insulation, they can last for years, while
improving fuel efficiency and reducing chimney
repair costs. Let's take a look at a few common
types, then go over a few common chimney repair
recommendations.

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Chimney Liners

• There are several different types of
  chimney liners on the market your chimney repair
  professional can help you decide which is best
  for your situation. Here are some helpful basics
  that can help you to understand recommendations.
• Best Flex Chimney Liners
• These kits are manufactured from strong
  corrugated material, and as the name suggests,
  they are easy for chimney professionals to
  install since they flex to maneuver through any
  offsets and into the firebox. These chimney
  liners are sold as kits and are intended for
  wood, oil, category I gases, and coal
  applications they come with a lifetime warranty
  that is transferable to new homeowners. BestFlex
  Chimney liners come in a variety of sizes.

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• DuraFlex Chimney Liners
• Like BestFlex, DuraFlex makes excellent chimney
  lining systems that are easy to install, and
  which come in different sizes. Also available as
  kits complete with chimney caps, and suitable for
  a variety of fireplace fuels, they come with a
  lifetime warranty.

• Heat Fab Saf-T Chimney Liners
• Constructed from rigid stainless steel, Saf-T
  chimney liners are ideal for lining straight
  masonry chimneys and for relining chimneys that
  have deteriorated liners. This type of chimney
  liner is ideal for woodstove use as well it
  should be insulated with Saf-T wrap chimney
  insulation for better performance. When properly
  insulated, it is UL listed.