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Frequently Asked Questions

How often does a chimney need to be relined?

This depends on several things: a. what relining system was used; b. how it was installed; c. whether the chimney is inspected and cleaned on a regular basis. HomeSaver chimney liners have a lifetime warranty. That means we expect them to last a long time. However, they must be inspected and cleaned if necessary on an annual basis. And, they must be installed according to our instructions by a qualified chimney professional.

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Chimney Terms

Stainless Steel Chimney Liner

Stainless steel pipe, either rigid or flexible, made for relining flues of masonry chimneys when the original clay liner has cracked or broken. May also be used to create a lining in a masonry chimney that was made without a clay liner.

Chimney Caps

Protective coverings for chimneys usually made of aluminum, galvanized or stainless steel, or copper. Most chimney caps have a mesh screening that serves the dual purpose of spark arrestor and barrier against animals. Chimney caps also prevent rain from entering the flue of the chimney.

Top-Sealing Dampers

A device installed at the top of a chimney for the purpose of sealing the flue shut when the fireplace is not in use. They are often used as replacements for throat dampers that are installed just above the firebox when a masonry chimney is built. Lyemance and Lock-Top top-sealing dampers are as much as 90% more efficient than throat dampers because they provide a silicone rubber gasket seal rather than metal to metal.