Ceramic Chimney Flue

In most situations a stainless steel chimney liner can simply slide right down the existing clay flue and connect directly to the heating appliance.

Ceramic chimney flue. Our stainless steel chimney liner kit is the easiest way to reline a masonry chimney for any appliance. Clay flue liners provides proper air flow for maximum performance. The chimney crown sits on top which shelters the chimney from rain and snow. Chimney relining specifically with an inserted liner consists of a stainless steel alloy tube inserted into the chimney flue and surrounded by insulation.

Clay flue liners enhances the chimney s performance of protection and safety to your home. Ceramic flue liners insulate sound transmission from the heating system in the home by virtue of their weight. Size and weights approximate. The clay tiles located near the top of the chimney are usually the first ones to fail since they are exposed to the greatest temperature changes.

Socket type joints and self aligning joints are available in round flue liners. Clay flue liners are used in chimneys to vent products of combustion smoke gas and moisture to the atmosphere. Clay flue liners clay chimney liners square flue liners rectangular flue liners straight side walls uniform dimensions clean end cuts few burrs composition includes fire clay for maximum heat resistance less than 3 absorption prevents freeze thaw damage smooth dense inner walls minimize creosote build up available in a full range of sizes in 2 or 1 lengths meets astm c 315 clay. Terra cotta flue intent is to contain the combustion products and direct them to the outside atmosphere.

They also protect the chimney walls from heat and corrosion. Superior clay manufactures a complete line of vitrified clay flue liners from 3 to 36 diameters in round flue liners and from 4 x8 to 24 x24 in square and rectangular flue liners. Superior manufactures flues with holes contoured flue rings and flue. Chimney flue repair clay tiles.

Ceramic flue liners possess high mechanical strength and extreme wear resistance which also contribute to ensuring a long service life. The clay tiles are typically square shaped and 24 long. A properly installed and damage free clay chimney liner will aid in the optimal performance of your heating appliance. Insulation may either be a poured refractory type mortar or a ceramic wool insulating blanket may be used if flue tiles are missing.

A clay chimney flue will never be backed by any type of warranty. Clay flue liners pulls air up and expels it out of the top of the flue using draft. They help protect the chimney walls from heat and minimize condensation.