Advance Chimney Sweeps, Inc is proud to be a PA Chimney Sweep Guild Member. We provide a full range of chimney repairs and services. Sometimes, during a chimney inspection, our CSIA-certified technicians will discover that your liner is damaged. This component plays a critical role in protecting your home from the intense heat of burning a fire. That’s why we offer various options for chimney liner installations and repairs in Pittsburgh PA region and beyond.
What Is The Purpose Of A Chimney Liner?
Each time you use your fireplace, it's with a certain sense of expectation that it's safe to do so. Unknown to most homeowners, while your chimney helps to route smoke and dangerous gasses out of your home, masonry materials aren’t rated to withstand the heat. They need another solution so that the wood and other flammable materials of your home are safe from high temperatures.
That’s where chimney liners come in. Whether made of clay or stainless steel, this component helps to protect your home whenever you use your fireplace.
Reducing The Risk Of A Chimney Fire
During a chimney inspection, our technicians will use state-of-the-art technology to carefully review each component of your fireplace system. If we find any damage to your liner, we’ll let you know and make recommendations on how to fix the issue.
Otherwise, if left in disrepair, this can lead to a house fire. Your liner acts as a shield, the first line of defense against the high temperatures from burning a fire in your fireplace. A functional liner is one of the best ways of reducing the risk of a chimney fire.
Maximizing Fireplace Efficiency
Finally, a little-known benefit of a functional chimney liner is that it helps to maximize the efficiency of your fireplace system. Airflow is critical to the safe operation of your fireplace, and an optimized flue is one way of accomplishing this goal. This also works in conjunction with your HVAC system, improving your home’s heating ability while minimizing both your costs and risk of exposure to harmful pathogens such as smoke, carbon monoxide, and creosote.
