During the hot, balmy summer months, it’s easy to forget about your fireplace. However, this is a great time of year to get your chimney checked by a reputable chimney sweep. It’s also useful to give your stove a health check too. If you need to replace the lining of your chimney, then we’ve listed different types of chimney flue liners suitable for wood burning stoves. Preparing log burners or multifuel stoves in advance ensures your family will be warm and toasty when autumn arrives.
Why Is It Important to Sweep Your Chimney?
Did you know that if you don’t sweep your chimney at least once a year, then this could affect your home insurance policy? An experienced chimney sweep will spot any potential problems relating to bird nests, heat efficiency and safety.
Whether you burn wood or coal, this produces smoke, water vapour and combustible particles. Over time, these elements build up in your chimney, creating soot and a tar-like substance called creosote. As creosote is highly combustible, it needs to be regularly cleaned to prevent a chimney fire. Along with soot, these substances are acidic and corrosive, which can degrade your chimney liners. By removing soot and creosote, you can prolong the life of your chimney system.
The Types of Chimney Flue Liners Suitable for Wood Burning Stoves
The main chimney flue liners used with wood burning stoves are pumice liners and stainless steel liners. Pumice linings are made from volcanic rock and offer exceptional insulation and safety. They are suitable for all different types of fuel, from log burners to multifuel stoves and standard boiler systems. Stainless steel linings can be more budget-friendly, although they tend to have a shorter lifespan than pumice linings. Fast to install, they also offer high compatibility with most stoves.
Many modern homes or properties such as barn conversions do not have a chimney, but you can buy prefabricated metal chimney systems. Designed to be fitted close to interior features such as wooden beams, these systems can be installed inside or outside. The cost of a chimney flue liner will depend on the material and the type of chimney. If you want to preserve the longevity of your chimney, then it’s important to choose a chimney system made from the highest quality materials.
Upgrade Your Chimney Flue Liner
Don’t leave it until autumn to check your chimney and stove. If you want to look forward to a cosy living room when temperatures begin to cool, book your chimney sweep before the end of summer.
As well as making sure your home is safe, this gives you plenty of time to carry out repairs or upgrade your chimney flue system.
At Sparkes Stoves, we have everything you need to keep your fire burning throughout the seasons. We have a range of chimney flue liners and we can help you make your flue more efficient. From pumice to stainless flue liners, we also offer the HTS Twinwall System for homes without a chimney.
If you need to install or upgrade a chimney system, please visit our Chimney Flue Liners & Systems page or get in touch.
