In the picture to the right you are looking at a former that has been inserted into a chimney where the original flue tiles have been removed to achieve the space needed to properly size this fireplace with an appropriate flue diameter. Springs are placed around the former to assure that it will not touch the masonry, allowing the SOID\FLUE to flow freely around the entire form.

Top to Bottom Protection

From the top of the chimney to the bottom of the firebox, SOLID/FLUE has you covered. SOLID/FLUE has been tested and is approved to allow the installer to line both the chimney as well as the firebox. This assures the property owner of protection even in instances where combustibles are in direct contact to the brick or other masonry material. These "zero clearance" approvals (tested and listed by Warnock Hersey International, Inc. to UL 1777, ULC S640M, and UL 127) allow SOLID/FLUE to give new life to unused chimneys and fireplaces. Doing this helps to increase your property value and, in the case of bed and breakfasts, condos, and other rental properties, often translates into increased revenue for the owners.