What is the best flexible flue liner?
Dura Flue 904 Flexible Flue Liner is arguably the best on the market.
How long will a flexible flue liner last?
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.
What is a flexible flue liner?
Also often referred to as a chimney liner, a flue liner is a flexible tube that is connected to your stove pipe to line the inside of your chimney. It runs up the entire length of your chimney, carrying the fumes up your flue liner instead of releasing them straight into your chimney cavity.
What size flue liner do I need for a woodburner?
Usually, you will buy the flue liner of the corresponding size to the outlet on your stove. If your woodburner has a 6-inch outlet, you would buy a 6-inch stove liner. Under the Building Regulations, the minimum flue liner size you can use is 6 inches (150mm). But there are exceptions to this rule.
Does a wood burning stove need a flue liner?
Is a chimney liner necessary? A chimney liner is obligatory if you are installing a woodburning stove, gas fire or open fire in a new build property to comply with Document J of current Building Regulations. A chimney liner may be necessary in an older property if the flue inside your chimney is no longer safe to use.
Can you fit a flue liner yourself?
Fitting a flue liner / chimney system yourself You do not have to use a professional installer. If installing the stove into an existing fireplace/chimney and not using a new chimney liner then the installation is very straightforward for a person with average DIY skills.
What type of flue do I need for a wood burning stove?
We recommend 316-grade chimney liner for stoves that will be used for burning seasoned wood and occasional use of smokeless coal. We recommend 904-grade chimney liner for stoves burning a mix of seasoned wood and smokeless coal or smokeless coal on its own.
Can I install a flue liner yourself?
Does a chimney need to be lined for a wood burning stove?
A chimney liner is obligatory if you are installing a woodburning stove, gas fire or open fire in a new build property to comply with Document J of current Building Regulations. A chimney liner may be necessary in an older property if the flue inside your chimney is no longer safe to use.