How long does a stainless steel chimney last?

about 15 to 20 years
Stainless steel flue liners have a much longer lifespan at about 15 to 20 years compared to clay tile liners and cast-in-place liners. Meanwhile, some of the cheapest chimney liners may need substantial repairs or a complete replacement in as little as five years.

How much does a prefab chimney cost?

In general, the cost of prefabricated fireplaces range from $1,000 on the low end up and up to $4,000 on the high end, although there are a few prefabricated units out there that cost more.

How long does a flexible chimney liner last?

With respect to Flexible Flue Liners; in general 316 grade liners carry a 10 year guarantee and 904 grade up to 25 years. All liners must carry the CE mark to conform to current regulations.

How tall should a chimney and flue be?

It is important for the fireplace opening to match the chimney size. As a rule of thumb the chimney, fireplace opening, should be not less than 1/7 th to 1/8 th of the area of the fireplace opening if the flue or chimney height is above 6 metres.

How big should a chimney be for a solid fuel fire?

( see Essential Must Do’s of Solid Fuel Fires) For open fireplaces the flue or chimney size should be a minimum of 185mm square or 200mm in diameter. If bituminous coal is to be burnt as the main fuel it is recommended the flue size should be no less then 225mm in diameter.

How tall does a chimney have to be to not violate NFPA 211?

The chimney shown above also violates the NFPA 211 1-8.2 rule requiring at least 5 ft (1.53m) above the flue collar. Natural draft chimneys and vents shall not terminate at an elevation less than 5 ft (1.53m) above the flue collar or the highest connected draft hood outlet.

What are the rules for building a chimney?

A chimney or vent shall be designed and constructed to develop a flow sufficient to completely remove all flue or vent gases to the outside atmosphere.

What kind of chimney do you need for a prefab fireplace?

A prefab fireplace must have a prefab chimney. All parts of a prefabricated system are manufactured in a factory and later assembled at the job site. The prefabricated chimney type is a metal flue pipe system designed to vent smoke out of the house.

What’s the difference between a prefabricated and a factory built chimney?

A factory-built system is a prefab chimney manufactured in a factory and assembled at the job site. It has a metal flue pipe system to vent smoke out of the house. Prefabricated fireplaces are smaller and some have blowers built-in during installation. All factory-built systems are UL-Rated.

Can a wood stove be connected to a chimney?

With this type of installation, the stoves may be called hearth stoves. Freestanding stoves now have the option of wood, gas or pellet burning. NOTE: Some types of chimneys are designed only for appliances that burn certain fuels. It could be disastrous to connect a wood stove to a chimney that is designed only for a certain type of fireplace.

Can a freestanding stove be connected to a fireplace?

Freestanding stoves can also connect to an existing fireplace chimney if the height and position of the stove’s flue collar permit it. With this type of installation, the stoves may be called hearth stoves. Freestanding stoves now have the option of wood, gas or pellet burning.