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Ceramic flue tiles.
Chimney flue repair clay tiles.
Clay flue liners are used in chimneys to vent products of combustion smoke gas and moisture to the atmosphere.
The clay tiles located near the top of the chimney are usually the first ones to fail since they are exposed to the greatest temperature changes.
The flue liner runs through the center surrounded by air space and then the exterior brick.
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Superior manufactures flues with holes contoured flue rings and flue.
Check with your local code enforcement officer or fire dept for proper installation.
A chimney made of concrete blocks and ceramic flue tiles uses a special type of block that is sized and shaped differently than the 8 by 8 by 16 inch blocks found in concrete block walls.
They help protect the chimney walls from heat and minimize condensation.
A properly installed and damage free clay chimney liner will aid in the optimal performance of your heating appliance.
Concrete chimney blocks are 24 inches square with a hole at the center that is sized to fit a section of vertical ceramic flue tile.
Fixing a single cracked flue tile.
Superior clay manufactures a complete line of vitrified clay flue liners from 3 to 36 diameters in round flue liners and from 4 x8 to 24 x24 in square and rectangular flue liners.
Terra cotta flue intent is to contain the combustion products and direct them to the outside atmosphere.
A cracked flue liner in the chimney is not an unusual problem.
As a result harmful gasses and even fire can seep into your house.
Clay flue liner block 70304090 the home depot.
The chimney crown sits on top which shelters the chimney from rain and snow.
If you have only one cracked flue tile and this tile is reachable from the top of the chimney the best repair is to remove and replace the tile.
Use to line chimneys.
Over time intense heat weather conditions and general wear and tear can result in a cracked liner.
Only red or orange in color.
They also protect the chimney walls from heat and corrosion.
Clay flue liners pulls air up and expels it oldcastle 30 lb.
Most masonry fireplaces are built with clay liners.
