How do you attach a flue liner to a chimney pot?

It is necessary to remove the chimney pot, fit the chimney liner in place with the plate and clamp, and then refit the chimney pot once installed. The chimney liner passes through the hole in the plate and is gripped in place above this with the top clamp. For a secure fixing, it’s recommended to use a top sleeve.

Can I fit a flue liner myself?

Can I fit a flue liner / chimney system / stove myself? Yes. Most of our customers fit their stove and or flue liner / system themselves. You do not have to use a professional installer if you are competent to do the work yourself.

Which way up do flue liners go?

Check that the liner is the correct way up, there is a small arrow approximately every one and a half meters on the outside of the liner, the arrow should be pointing up the chimney. Alternatively, you can rub your little finger up and down the inside of the bottom of the liner.

Can you fit a flue liner from the bottom?

You can install your chimney liner either from the top or bottom of the brick chimney stack. From the top of the roof, start to push the liner, down the stack. The person at the bottom of the stack should hold the string and take up the slack.

How are chimney pots attached?

Using a 3 inch (75mm) layer of mortar (made from four – rather than three – parts of soft sand to one part of cement to reduce the risk of mortar failure) around the flue opening, bind the base of the chimney pot into the mortar, pressing firmly into place once you are happy with the position of the pot.

Are flue liners directional?

Yes all liners have a direction which they should be installed regardless if they have arrows printed/stamped on them or not. The liners are essentially two interwoven spirals of steel.

Can a lined chimney catch fire?

Most chimney fires involve a terracotta (clay) flue liner and a wood stove. Small amounts of creosote may ignite and burn off in a stainless liner with no damage, but they will crack a clay liner. This phenomenon is demonstrated in a chimney safety instruction video.

How long do flue liners last?

15 to 20 years
Average Lifespan of Chimney Liners The average lifespan of a chimney liner is 15 to 20 years. After two decades you will probably need to get the entire liner replaced to make sure it’s still up to code and not a serious fire risk.

Can I fit a flue liner to an existing chimney?

Fitting a flue liner into an existing chimney can certainly be a DIY job but certain, very important rules have to be adhered to. Any work done to an existing chimney needs to comply with the Building Regulations. In particular Approved Document J. This document can be downloaded from our projects pages.

Is it necessary to remove the chimney pot to install the liner?

It is necessary to remove the chimney pot, fit the chimney liner in place with the plate and clamp, and then refit the chimney pot once installed. The chimney liner passes through the hole in the plate and is gripped in place above this with the top clamp.

How does the chimney liner attach to the plate?

The chimney liner passes through the hole in the plate and is gripped in place above this with the top clamp. For a secure fixing, it’s recommended to use a top sleeve.

How do you use a flue liner on a pot?

Lift and drop the rope a couple of times to allow it to fall down. When the rope is at the bottom, tie a piece of string to the top at the top of the pot or mark it in some other way. The distance between this mark and the knot that the end of the rope is the length of flue liner you need to buy.