Prefabricated chimney units

Masonry chimney units cannot be easily added to many existing homes and are not practical in some new home designs. A prefabricated metal chimney unit may be the best choice for wood stoves or fireplaces in these homes. Prefabricated chimneys are easier to erect than masonry units, and although mate... read more

Smoke moves up the flue in a swirling pattern

Flue The opening in the chimney through which smoke passes is called the flue. To provide adequate room for smoke passage and draft development, flues must be carefully sized in relation to stove capacity and chimney height. In general, flue size should be 25 percent larger than the size of the stov... read more

Chimneys for Wood Stoves

All wood-burning stoves need a tight, well-designed and well-constructed chimney to maximize efficiency and minimize the danger of unwanted fire. Most homeowners who add a wood-burning stove will also have to add a chimney. This publication explains chimney requirements and provides basic informatio... read more

We Offer The Best & Most Effective Chimney Flue Relining & Restoration Options

Your chimney liner may not be at top of your mind when you have a fire going in the fireplace, but it’s the real MVP. How so? You know all the smoke, high heat, toxic gases, and corrosive byproducts that the fire produces? Well, without a flue liner, they have access to the combustibles in your wall... read more

How to Fix Chimney Draft Problems

Does your woodstove have the hiccups? Does your house smell of smoke much of the time? Do you have a heck of a time getting a fire started? If you have one (or all) of these problems, don't blame the heater. Your chimney is the most likely culprit. There are actually two distinct (though related) fa... read more