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hi my house is 100 years old and i would like to use the fireplaces in it but they don't have any fluliners in them just brick(and not to metion their old and the mortar is turning back to sand) is there anything i can use like an insert or what do you recomend, thank you for your time Kevin
Hello Kevin, first I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep (www.csia.org, there you can look up by zip code to find one near you) take a first hand look at what you have.YOu should be able to install an insert and reline (and insulate) the chimney with a stainless steel tube.
safe for the chimney, safer to use, easier to clean, and an insert will give you a ton of heat.
James
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| Comment | thank you for your time and the help, i think i will take your advice on getting it checked, i didn't realize that you needed to be cert. to do that but thanks again | ||
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Chimney & Fireplaces
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James Ball
Expertise
I am a chimney sweep with over 22 years of experience, CSIA certified and member of the NCSG, I can answer questions about smoky fire places, wood stoves, and heating units (boiler and furnace chimneys) do you need a relining? A cap? And much more
Experience
over 22 years
Organizations
Chimney Safety Institute of America, National Chimney Sweep Guild
Education/Credentials
CSIA (Chimney Safety Institute of America) certified
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