This is my first post and I have several questions about chimney lining and installing an antique wood burning stove. My home was built in 1827 and I would like to reline the chimney. The chimney is very old with loose mortar and no clay liner. In doing some research, my thoughts are that I would need to have an insulated, flexible, six inch stainless steel liner. It needs to be flexible because of a kink in the chimney. But the contractors that have come to the house have given me different opinions on what needs to be done. One told me they would use a rigid liner, but gave no answer on how they would snake it through the kink, another told me that a flexible liner with no insulation should be fine. Is there anyone in central New Jersey who can recommend a good chimney contractor?
After the chimney is relined, I plan to install an antique stove from 1872. The stove is being professionally restored so I can use it. Does anyone have experience with installing a stove of this age?
I have provided two links, you can cut and paste. One of the chimney and the other shows the chimney in the fireplace opening.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/9879394@N03/4113782742/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/9879394@N03/4113014967/in/photostream/
Thanks.
Mark
After the chimney is relined, I plan to install an antique stove from 1872. The stove is being professionally restored so I can use it. Does anyone have experience with installing a stove of this age?
I have provided two links, you can cut and paste. One of the chimney and the other shows the chimney in the fireplace opening.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/9879394@N03/4113782742/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/9879394@N03/4113014967/in/photostream/
Thanks.
Mark