Many older homes have chimneys, but they may no longer be necessary when new heating systems are installed in the homes. There are ways that they can be preserved and still used, even if they are old. Home owners don’t even need to go through the expense of having them replaced. All they need to do is have them relined, which is a lot less expensive, and allows home owners to keep the chimneys, which in most cases add to the aesthetics of homes.
When a home owner opts for chimney relining Hagerstown MD, a new liner is put in, which is usually made from metal pipe. This will keep fires from starting in older chimneys that are cracked or broken. This is a popular option when converting to a new furnace, because home owners get to keep their attractive chimneys, but get the benefits of a newer metal stove pipe. Chimney fires are one of the leading causes of house fires, and they can be avoided simply by having one of these metal liners installed.
Chimneys in older homes tend to crack and break easily, and they are fire hazards. Rather than have expensive masonry work done, a new liner, which is made from many layers of metal pipe, will allow air to circulate so the outer layer is always cool, even when the heat is turned up all the way. A contractor will measure the existing chimney and choose the best material to use for the job. This is not a job that should be done by home owners. It involves getting up on the roof and working around the chimney, both of which are very dangerous for those who do not know what they are doing.
Magic Mountain Chimney Sweeps offers this and many other services to consumers, including the installation of new wood stoves, which keep homes warm and help to reduce energy consumption. Other services offered include air duct cleaning, chimney inspection, chimney cleaning, roof cleaning, leak repair, gas fireplace maintenance, and fireplace repair. For more information about these and other services offered, visit the website.