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An unlined or improperly lined chimney is a hazard to your home and your family. The
purpose of a flue liner is to contain the heat of a chimney fire and prevent it from
reaching the building itself. Under no circumstances should fires be built in fireplaces
or furnaces vented to chimneys without the benefit of a properly installed flue liner.
Unlined chimneys (or chimneys with damaged liners) allow heat to move through brick
chimeny walls very quickly and can cause adjacent wood and insulation to catch fire. In
addition, improperly lined chimneys venting gas or oil burning appliances can allow
poisonous gases such as carbon monoxide to leak into the dwelling with fatal consequences.
There are three types of chimney liners currently used in residential and commercial
chimneys: stainless steel pipes, ceramic tile, and cast-in-place linings.
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Without a doubt, stainless steel chimney liners are the least expensive
option for lining or relining a chimney. The consequences, however, can be very costly.
When a stainless steel liner is exposed to extreme heat, such as a chimney fire, the
characteristics of the metal actually change, making it far more prone to cracking,
corrosion, and other deterioration. These cracks then permit high levels of heat and/or
harmful gases to escape from the flue...causing structural fires or poisoning. For these
reasons, stainless steel chimney liners are often replaced. |
Typical stainless
steel liner removed
after just two burning seasons. |
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| Terra cotta flue tiles are the most commonly used flue
lining materials in new home construction. However, it is the nature of these tiles (as
with all ceramic materials) to crack under the pressure of rapid temperature changes, such
as those common during chimney fires. This cracking can cause tiles to fall away, exposing
other building materials to extreme heat. Falling tiles can even become lodged in the
damper and smoke chamber areas creating poor drafting. When ceramic tile liners fail, they
must all be removed and the chimney must be relined. |
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The interior of a
clay tile lined chimney
after a chimney fire. |
The cast-in-place chimney relining system was first invented over 60 years ago in
England. Golden's was the first American chimney lining company to install cast-in-place
liners. Over the years, Golden Flue has lined thousands of chimneys, including the
chimneys of some of America's most historic homes, with this revolutionary pumped masonry
process.
Golden Flue has always been dedicated to innovating and improving upon the original
cast-in-place system. Today Golden Flue's mixture far surpasses all other chimney liners
(including other cast-in-place mixtures) in heat insulation value. In addition, the
installation equipment manufactured by Golden's has been recognized by the English (the
inventors of the cast-in-place system) as the greatest advancement the chimney lining
industry has ever seen.
Golden Flue is made from a lava-based compound with extremely high insulating
properties. Jus a one inch thickness of Golden Flue will prevent a structural fire cause
by heat transfer! Even at temperatures in excess of 2100 degrees Fahrenheit! The compound
is combined with a bonder that enables it to grip the sides of your chimney. The
semi-liquid mixture is actually poured down your chimney around an inflated form. The form
is evenly spaced from the chimney walls and creates a perfect flue every time. When the
mixture cures, the form is deflated and removed, leaving a solid, one-piece flue with no
seams or joints. Golden Flue even increases the structural integrity of your chimney as it
seals all cracks, fills in for missing mortar and secures loose bricks!
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Golden Flue has set the standard in chimney relining in the United
States by being this country's leader in cast-in-place technology. Be sure you're getting
America's original
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