Insulated chimney liner install

[begreen]

Give Rockford a call to see if they can get you a medium-weight liner.

 

[Cjw1974]

Give Rockford a call to see if they can get you a medium-weight liner.

They heaviest they offer is a .013 liner which consists of 2 layers. The inner layer is a smoothwall supposedly. Here is a link to it. For the kit with it for 35' of 6" with insulation and a cap and tee is about $1750

Smooth Wall Chimney Liner Kit - Flexible Stainless Steel Flue Liner Kits - Rockford Chimney

Smooth Wall chimney liner kits made from 316 stainless steel are flexible for easy installation. Build your own Smooth Wall flue liner kit. DIY installation.

www.rockfordchimneysupply.com

 

[bholler]

They heaviest they offer is a .013 liner which consists of 2 layers. The inner layer is a smoothwall supposedly. Here is a link to it. For the kit with it for 35' of 6" with insulation and a cap and tee is about $1750

Smooth Wall Chimney Liner Kit - Flexible Stainless Steel Flue Liner Kits - Rockford Chimney

Smooth Wall chimney liner kits made from 316 stainless steel are flexible for easy installation. Build your own Smooth Wall flue liner kit. DIY installation.

www.rockfordchimneysupply.com

That is what you don't want

 

[begreen]

Right. That's why I said to call them. Ask if they can supply a medium-weight .10 liner.

 

[Cjw1974]

Right. That's why I said to call them. Ask if they can supply a medium-weight .10 liner.

I did call and they do not. I really looked online hard last night and could not find any vendor who offers a median or heavyweight liner to consumers directly. I may have to bite the bullet on this one unfortunately

 

[njk4o5]

it seems wild to me that companies wont sell this to an individual, its such a simple install that hardest part is going from the roof back to the ladder!

With how expensive liners are i can see why i see so many ugly double wall pipes sticking out of houses with chimneys too. the cost of the liner itself and how much of a pain it is to buy likely makes most people just go double wall pipe out the side of the house.

This might sound stupid but why doesnt anyone just run typical single wall stove pipe down through the chimney and put a chimney cap at the top? What is the actual reason for running an expensive flexible liner?

 

[Cjw1974]

it seems wild to me that companies wont sell this to an individual, its such a simple install that hardest part is going from the roof back to the ladder!

With how expensive liners are i can see why i see so many ugly double wall pipes sticking out of houses with chimneys too. the cost of the liner itself and how much of a pain it is to buy likely makes most people just go double wall pipe out the side of the house.

This might sound stupid but why doesnt anyone just run typical single wall stove pipe down through the chimney and put a chimney cap at the top? What is the actual reason for running an expensive flexible liner?

I thought about doing a rigid liner install which is a single wide pipe in sections that you rivet together and then insulate but its much more time consuming and somewhat difficult to install. Flexible liners are so much easier, at least from what I have read and watched online. What bothers me is that companies will sell the cheaper liners to the public but reserve the good stuff to only sell to companies.

 

[bholler]

it seems wild to me that companies wont sell this to an individual, its such a simple install that hardest part is going from the roof back to the ladder!

With how expensive liners are i can see why i see so many ugly double wall pipes sticking out of houses with chimneys too. the cost of the liner itself and how much of a pain it is to buy likely makes most people just go double wall pipe out the side of the house.

This might sound stupid but why doesnt anyone just run typical single wall stove pipe down through the chimney and put a chimney cap at the top? What is the actual reason for running an expensive flexible liner?

Liners are far cheaper than insulated chimney. But you need a good masonry structure there to put a liner in. Building a masonry chimney then lining it costs more. Regular stove pipe won't last more than a couple years inside a masonry chimney and won't meet code.

 

[bholler]

I thought about doing a rigid liner install which is a single wide pipe in sections that you rivet together and then insulate but its much more time consuming and somewhat difficult to install. Flexible liners are so much easier, at least from what I have read and watched online. What bothers me is that companies will sell the cheaper liners to the public but reserve the good stuff to only sell to companies.

I don't know what changed they used to sell thrm

 

[rwhite]

Did you try Fireside Chimney Supply? That's where I got mine many years ago.

 

[Cjw1974]

Did you try Fireside Chimney Supply? That's where I got mine many years ago.

Yeah they don't offer anything better than the .006 stuff :/

 

[brenndatomu]

Yes, that is a high price. A 35' preinsulated liner kit from Rockford is about $1825.

Flexible Chimney Liners & Kits | 316Ti and Rock-Flex - Rockford Chimney

Rock-Flex flexible chimney liners are air and water tight. They provide the best flexibility and strength to contain moisture and flue gases.

www.rockfordchimneysupply.com

I really liked the preinsulated liner that I put in the last chimney.

 

[begreen]

I really liked the preinsulated liner that I put in the last chimney.

I have not heard any complaints about this liner or the company. It's worth giving them a call.

 

[brenndatomu]

I have not heard any complaints about this liner or the company. It's worth giving them a call.

mine was a different brand, but they sold out to someone else now.

 

[Kvic]

Have thought about upgrading my liner since I was less than impressed by the installers, and know it was the cheapest they could find, so this post caught my eye. Looks like what was in the link bholler attached is available on amazon, doesn't show length, but looks like they also have a website, ams fireplace inc. Also found this.

Smooth Wall Chimney Liner

Smooth Wall Chimney Liner

www.fireplace-chimneystore.com

Don't know anything about either of the companies just got caught in the moment and wondered what it might cost so decided to look myself.

 

[bholler]

Have thought about upgrading my liner since I was less than impressed by the installers, and know it was the cheapest they could find, so this post caught my eye. Looks like what was in the link bholler attached is available on amazon, doesn't show length, but looks like they also have a website, ams fireplace inc. Also found this.

Smooth Wall Chimney Liner

Smooth Wall Chimney Liner

www.fireplace-chimneystore.com

Don't know anything about either of the companies just got caught in the moment and wondered what it might cost so decided to look myself.

Nice thankyou. That is Olympia chimney supply's mid weight limer

 

[Cjw1974]

Have thought about upgrading my liner since I was less than impressed by the installers, and know it was the cheapest they could find, so this post caught my eye. Looks like what was in the link bholler attached is available on amazon, doesn't show length, but looks like they also have a website, ams fireplace inc. Also found this.

Smooth Wall Chimney Liner

Smooth Wall Chimney Liner

www.fireplace-chimneystore.com

Don't know anything about either of the companies just got caught in the moment and wondered what it might cost so decided to look myself.

Yeah that may be the liner I go with. Its a true midweight and I am happy with the price I think. I would still prefer a heavyweight liner but there probably isn't a reason I would need one.

 

[bholler]

Yeah that may be the liner I go with. Its a true midweight and I am happy with the price I think. I would still prefer a heavyweight liner but there probably isn't a reason I would need one.

What stove is this for again?

 

[Cjw1974]

What stove is this for again?

I am planning to buy a Kuuma Vapor Fire 100

 

[bholler]

I am planning to buy a Kuuma Vapor Fire 100

Hybrid will last a really long time with that. 30+ years I am sure

 

[Cjw1974]

Hybrid will last a really long time with that. 30+ years I am sure

Okay that is a great thing to hear then. I really appreciate your help. Is any liner insulation that these places sell okay to use or is there anything specific you would look for or recommend?

 

[bholler]

Okay that is a great thing to hear then. I really appreciate your help. Is any liner insulation that these places sell okay to use or is there anything specific you would look for or recommend?

It should be a kit sold with the liner.

 

[Crab]

I had an Olympia 30' insulation kit and other parts drop shipped to me from the fireplace-chimney store as noted above. Shipping was quick, Lord knows now how it will go.

 

[Jedi]

FireFlex 316L/Ti Pre-Insulated Basic Chimney Liner Kit

FireFlex 316L/Ti Pre-Insulated Basic Chimney Liner Kit PLEASE ALLOW 3-5 WORKING DAYS LEAD TIME ADDITIONAL SHIPPING CHARGES MAY APPLY

firesidechimneysupply.com

Is this one light or medium weight?

 

[Crab]

FireFlex 316L/Ti Pre-Insulated Basic Chimney Liner Kit

FireFlex 316L/Ti Pre-Insulated Basic Chimney Liner Kit PLEASE ALLOW 3-5 WORKING DAYS LEAD TIME ADDITIONAL SHIPPING CHARGES MAY APPLY

firesidechimneysupply.com

Is this one light or medium weight?

Cop[ied from your link: "316L/Ti .006 Stainless Steel Interior Liner, a 1/2" layer of chimney liner insulation, an aluminum outer liner to help make for an easier installation and is used for all fuels. "
So.... .006 = Light Weight