Peacock Posted August 17, 2006 Report Share Posted August 17, 2006 Had a mason recommend a stainless steel flue liner for an older brick chimney used by a newer oil furnace. This is not common and I question the need. Any thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Chew Posted August 17, 2006 Report Share Posted August 17, 2006 What reasons did he give for needing one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peacock Posted August 17, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2006 Sorry, don't have the answer for that. My customer called to ask about this after I had recommended chimney repairs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul burrell Posted August 17, 2006 Report Share Posted August 17, 2006 The Mason is correct. My HVAC company says they are mandatory for new installations. Paul B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Chew Posted August 17, 2006 Report Share Posted August 17, 2006 It might need a liner if the old flue was damaged enough to warrant a new liner instead of fixing the existing one, or if the existing flue is oversized for the new furnace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hausdok Posted August 17, 2006 Report Share Posted August 17, 2006 Agree with the comments above. However, he's probably selling the SS liner and extolling a 50+ year service life. A SS liner costs about $1500 to $2000 here and an ordinary galvanized steel liner costs about $700 to $800 and will last about 15 years. Since the actual cost of the material isn't that much different, the guy installing the liner is benefitting the most from the installation of a SS liner because his profit is far greater. OT - OF!!! M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carle3 Posted August 17, 2006 Report Share Posted August 17, 2006 One other thought here. If the original flu was for more than one appliance its ability to create a good draft my be compromised by the newer furnace with a lower exhaust temperature. This could result in back drafting issues under the right conditions and my be why the recommendation for a liner although I do aggree he is trying to sell a Cadilac repair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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