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vtddy t1_iw2b54x wrote
Get a third opinion or look up what the code is
[deleted] OP t1_iw2ce3o wrote
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vtddy t1_iw2cmcp wrote
Yeah I definitely would. I think the only place you need insulated is through a wall
Dr_JackMeoff t1_iw2gafh wrote
Not true.
Neat_Boysenberry802 t1_iw2cxhj wrote
Call another company? Depend on where you live I know of a great guy 15years experience, fully insured.
thisoneisnotasbad t1_iw2gaiw wrote
The guy who told you it is inoperable is looking for the work in fixing it.
Having burned wood in a stove up until 3 years ago, I never had an insulated liner. It probably helps the stove be more efficient by keeping the draft consistent but know what heats the liner up quick, a fire.
Anyway, I can’t find Vermont specific code quick but admittlly didn’t want to read that much this early. I am sure the answer is in here.
*one thing to keep in mind is that if your home was built pre 2105, you are probably grandfathered in. Although I shouldn’t use grandfathered because it has historic racial overtones (no shit) but I don’t know a better way to say it, maybe historic exemption? Anyway , new code won’t apply unless you make changes to the system.
NoMidnight5366 t1_iw2cr4e wrote
Get a third opinion from someone who knows wood stoves and chimneys but is not an inspector. Chimney inspectors are extremely litigious minded and for good reasons and state everything possibly wrong to cover their asses.
To me, having a non insulated SS liner inside a chimney is not a big deal if it you can properly clean it, it is safely surrounded by brick and is capped at the top.