Removing stainless steel flexible chimney liner
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Removing stainless steel flexible chimney liner
I have been cheated by a chimney sweep who sold me a 7" flexible (uninsulated) stainless steel chimney liner when I didn't need one (smoky basement problem solved by capping adjacent flue from unused basement fireplace) and now I want to take it out. This has been confirmed by consultations with certified chimney repair professionals.
What steps do I need to consider besides breaking out the parging cement at the top of the chimney and at the bottom where it meets the smoke chamber and then pushing& pulling it down through the fireplace?
Is this method possible or does it have to pulled out from above?
The 7" liner was ovalized to fit into a 9x13 tile. The length is about 30-35'
Would I have to re-cement anything at the top?
Can the stainless liner be sold for much as scrap or to another homeowner ?
I have worked on rooftops and would be taking many safety precautions given the demanding physical movements need for the job.
Thanks for you consideration
What steps do I need to consider besides breaking out the parging cement at the top of the chimney and at the bottom where it meets the smoke chamber and then pushing& pulling it down through the fireplace?
Is this method possible or does it have to pulled out from above?
The 7" liner was ovalized to fit into a 9x13 tile. The length is about 30-35'
Would I have to re-cement anything at the top?
Can the stainless liner be sold for much as scrap or to another homeowner ?
I have worked on rooftops and would be taking many safety precautions given the demanding physical movements need for the job.
Thanks for you consideration
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Leaving the liner in place has two problems as I see it:
a. The oval 7" liner reduces the dimension of the 9 x 13 tile flue which reduces the potential draft and I need as much as possible.
b. The liner isn't insulated which I have been told is not recommended if not against code
My feeling is that the effort it will cost me or the $200 I pay to somone to remove is worth the improvement to the draft, not to mention possible hazard. But I would be happy to get up there and do some work to be able to pull it out.
a. The oval 7" liner reduces the dimension of the 9 x 13 tile flue which reduces the potential draft and I need as much as possible.
b. The liner isn't insulated which I have been told is not recommended if not against code
My feeling is that the effort it will cost me or the $200 I pay to somone to remove is worth the improvement to the draft, not to mention possible hazard. But I would be happy to get up there and do some work to be able to pull it out.