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The Safety Chimney Guide: Why You NEED a Chimney Liner
If you own a home with a chimney and don’t have a liner—or have an old, damaged one—you’re gambling with your safety, your home’s structure, and your wallet. A chimney liner isn’t an upgrade; it’s a necessity. Here’s why:
Why you NEED a liner- No excuses
1. Your Home Wasn’t Built to Handle Fire & Smoke Alone
Bricks and mortar might look tough, but they weren’t designed to handle the extreme heat, corrosive gases, and constant punishment from fire. Over time, heat seeps into the walls, mortar crumbles, and you get cracks—perfect for deadly carbon monoxide to leak into your home. A chimney liner locks everything in, keeping you safe.
2. Carbon Monoxide: The Silent Killer
No smell. No taste. No warning. Carbon monoxide poisoning can put you and your family to sleep permanently. A cracked, unlined, or deteriorated flue allows this deadly gas to seep into your home. A liner keeps it flowing OUT, where it belongs.
3. Chimney Fires: A Fast Way to Lose Everything
Creosote—the black, sticky stuff that builds up in your chimney—loves to catch fire. It only takes one spark in an unlined or damaged chimney for flames to rip through your house. A chimney liner reduces creosote buildup, contains heat, and helps prevent catastrophic fires.
4. Your Chimney is Falling Apart Without It
Acidic gases and condensation eat away at brick and mortar, weakening the structure of your chimney from the inside out. If you don’t have a liner, you’re inviting a slow collapse. And when the chimney goes, it takes a chunk of your house with it.
5. It’s Required by Code—Because It’s Common Sense
Building codes today require chimney liners for a reason: they WORK. If your chimney is old, it probably wasn’t built with a liner. And if you’re still using it that way, you’re years behind safety standards.