Chimney Liner Repair

When a chimney is traditionally constructed it is built using Vitreous Fire Clay flue liner (many incorrectly refer to this as terra cotta) Vitreous fire or clay tile is the most common chimney liner in North Bethesda, Kensington, and Washington, DC. These flue liners typically require frequent repair since they are prone to cracking. In addition, excessive creosote in the chimney can cause a fire that severely damages the clay tiles. Perhaps, you have noticed pieces of clay in the firebox, improper draft, smoke, or fumes in the house. Maybe your home inspector, chimney company, HVAC, or plumbing company mentioned a potential problem. These are all signs your chimney may need relining.

Why Your Chimney Needs a Liner

While most folks rarely notice the chimney liner, it is vital to your chimney and venting system. When you're relaxing by the warm glow of a fireplace or stove, the liner contains the heat inside the flue so that it doesn't spread and ignite nearby combustible building materials. It also helps improve heating efficiency to keep your home warm and cozy while making it easier for the smoke and harmful contaminants to vent out the chimney.

The sole purpose of your chimney liner is to contain the products of combustion and expel them out of the top of your chimney.

Fireplaces/Stoves

The flue liner deteriorates due to age, normal wear and tear, and heat. Moisture, excessive creosote, and corrosive gas residue can also accelerate its deterioration. Also, a small chimney fire that can cause clay tiles to burst. Deficiencies in the liner can present a profound safety concern that may go undetected until a chimney fire occurs. Many municipalities in the Washington DC Metro Area require a chimney liner to comply with building and fire safety codes.

Level 2 Chimney Inspection

The only way to know for sure whether your chimney needs to be relined is to have it inspected by a Certified Chimney Sweep®. Our chimney technician uses a specially equipped video camera to scan the entire interior of the flue. We’ll be able to see any cracking, imperfections, or other damages to the flue liner as we observe on a video screen in real-time.

Stainless Steel Liner

We have relined thousands of chimneys for hot water heaters, furnaces, and fireplaces around the I-495 Capital Beltway and Washington, DC, suburban communities with a stainless-steel chimney liner. Stainless steel liners will improve heating efficiency, reduce energy costs, and are low maintenance.

Chimney Flue Relining in Foxhall Village, DC – Seven Corners – Olney

Bethesda Chimney provides expert chimney relining services that will protect your home and chimney with an energy-efficient and long-lasting stainless steel flue liner so that you can use your fireplace or heating stove safely and efficiently again. Our certified chimney professionals serve residential, commercial, and government customers in North Bethesda, MD, Potomac, MD, Centreville, VA, Silver Spring, MD, District of Columbia, Springfield, VA, Washington DC, and Northern VA. Call 301-969-4444 or 703-935-4444 to schedule a chimney inspection today!