The Benefits of a Well-Insulated Chimney

As the temperatures drop, the urge to light up your fireplace and enjoy a cozy evening at home goes up. But you know what can put a damper on that evening? A chilly draft and cold air finding its way inside your home. Have no fear; our team at Dubuque Fireplace & Patio can help with any and all draft issues. Read on to learn about why this is happening and the best option to fix it. 

Drafty Fireplace?

Did you know that most chimney flues that are installed lack adequate insulation? This may not cause too many issues for chimneys built within the walls of your home; however, for masonry chimneys with exterior walls, this can be an issue – especially if you live in a particularly cold environment. 

Benefits of Lining Your Chimney

Insulating your chimney flue comes with more benefits than you may expect. While you may experience improved comfort due to fewer drafts, you may also recognize lower heating bills, experience safer and less odorous fires, and easier cleanings. 

Improves efficiency

Immediately after insulating your chimney liner, you’ll notice fewer drafts during your fires – even by up to 20%. Proper insulation of combustion gases inside your chimney allows for a more efficient flow of those gases as they leave your chimney. Additionally, insulation can keep the heat concentrated to where you want it to be hot, not areas such as your attic where combustion can occur.

Safer, with less creosote build-up

Creosote is an oily, highly flammable by-product of fires – more common for particular types of wood. Creosote forms when condensation occurs from hot gases mixing with cold chimneys. It then sticks to the interior walls of your chimney, requiring frequent cleanings to minimize unpleasant odors and safety risks due to its high flammability. 

Fewer or easier cleanings

If a chimney flue is insulated, then it makes annual cleaning jobs much easier for your trusted chimney professionals. Since there will be less build-up of creosote, the cleaning will be more run-of-the-mill, and potentially avoid extra costs associated with serious creosote build-up. 

Ready to Install a Chimney Liner?

As you can see, there are several benefits that come along with installing a chimney liner. If you’re interested in installing a liner, it’s recommended to call your local chimney professionals. They will assist you with picking the best liner and additional insulation. Typically, the liner is made of stainless steel and additional insulation can be poured inside of your chimney while the liner is being installed.

Insulation for your chimney

Dubuque Fireplace & Patio is the perfect place to get started. Our team is experienced in everything related to your home’s fireplace and patio. At Dubuque Fireplace & Patio, we offer chimney cleaning, fireplace installation, flue liner replacement, masonry repair, chimney cap installation, and a full range of chimney maintenance services.

Contact our team today at 563-582-5156 or use our convenient online form.