Reasons For Relining

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Before we explain what a chimney relining system is, let's learn what a chimney lining system is. Most masonry chimneys are constructed with an inner liner of clay tiles. The purpose of this liner is to keep the heat of flue gases inside the chimney so the chimney can't overheat the nearby combustible material, such as the framing and walls of your house, and possibly cause a fire. The liner also keeps carbon monoxide, moisture, smoke, creosote, and other products of combustion from seeping through the bricks and mortar of your chimney and leaking into your home. As you can see, a secure lining system is crucial to the safety and well being of your home and family.

This brings us to a chimney relining system. What is it? Simple. It's what you need when the original clay tile liner was either never installed, or when the tile lining cracks, crumbles and deteriorates over time. Water damage, chimney fires, or just age can cause the deterioration of your clay liner. When that happens the National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA) code 211 says it must be replaced. The most popular, effective and economical way to reline your chimney is with UL listed, stainless steel relining pipe.

"But my chimney looks fine on the outside."

Your chimney, like most chimneys, probably appears to be in fine condition on the outside. But let's take a look at what really counts in chimney operation...the inside.

Now look inside, see the problems?

When we look at the interior of the same chimney we can find a number of imperfect conditions. Pieces are missing from the original clay liner and there are cracks in the clay liner. (Old chimneys might not even have a liner.) Mortar and bricks are loose and falling. And there is excessive buildup of combustible creosote on the flue walls. These conditions are the result of a number of possible causes, including: flue fires, an improperly vented or misused stove, poor construction, excessive moisture, and more. With continued use, any of these conditions could lead to loss of property or life.

Chimney problems can cause a loss of property

It happened thousands of times last year - chimney defects resulted in home fires. It doesn't take much to start a home fire...a spark flitting through a crack in the chimney wall into the attic...a chimney ember igniting a creosote fire which then climbs the full height of the chimney "looking" for a breech in the chimney wall...or simply excessive heat reflected through chimney walls when a clay liner is missing or damaged. Fortunately, the problems of a deteriorating chimney can be corrected without completely rebuilding your chimney. With continued use, any of these conditions could lead to loss of property or life.

Revitalize your chimney with a relining system

Tiny Tom will restore and revitalize your chimney by putting stainless steel between your chimney flue and the defects in your chimney walls. This will add to the safety of your home and family. And it will increase the resale value of your home. Stainless steel construction is unsurpassed in strength and protection. It has been tested and listed by Underwriters Laboratories to their highest heat test standard. And for wood burning applications, Chimney Relining Systems are warranted for as long as you own your home. Tiny Tom can reline virtually any chimney configuration you may have - from single, straight flues to multiple, connected flues with bends and size changes.