Hickory Mountain Chimney & Masonry, Ltd.

Keith Roosa, President

2324 Bruynswick Rd   •   Wallkill NY 12589
800-554-SOOT (7668)  •  845-895-2750  •  FAX: 845-895-3988

Golden Flue link All Chimney Liners Are Not Created Equal
Stainless Steel Liners Typical stainless steel lining removed after just two burning seasons.
Without a doubt, stainless steel chimney liners are the least expensive option for lining or relining a chimney. The consequences, however, can be very costly. When a stainless steel liner is exposed to extreme heat, such as a chimney fire, the characteristics of the metal actually change, making it far more prone to cracking, corrosion, and other deterioration. These cracks then permit high levels of heat and/or harmful gases to excape from the flue...causing structural fires or poisoning. For these reasons, stainless steel chimney liners are often replaced.
Ceramic Tile Liners The interior of a clay tile lined chimney after a fire.
Terra cotta flue tiles are the most commonly used flue lining materials in new home construction. However, it is the nature of these tiles (as with all ceramic materials) to crack under the pressure of rapid temperature changes, such as those common during chimney fires. This cracking can cause tiles to fall away, exposing other building materials to extreme heat. Falling tiles can even become lodged in the damper and smoke chamber areas creating poor drafting. When ceramic tile liners fail, they must all be removed and the chimney must be relined.
The Cast-In-Place Liner. . .The Golden Flue Alternative
The cast-in-place chimney relining system was first invented over 60 years ago in England. Golden's was the first American chimney lining company to install cast-in-place liners. Over the years, Golden Flue has lined thousands of chimneys, including the chimneys of some of America's most historic homes, with this revolutionary pumped masonry process.

Golden Flue has always been dedicated to innovating and improving upon the original cast-in-place system. Today Golden Flue's mixture far surpasses all other chimney liners (including other cast-in-place mixtures) in heat insulation value. In addition, the installation equipment manufactured by Golden's has been recognized by the English (the inventors of the cast-in-place system) as the greatest advancement the chimney lining industry has ever seen.
The Golden Flue Difference!

  • Golden Flue Is The Only Pumped Masonry Liner UL Listed By Underwriters Laboratories.
  • Golden Flue Is The Only Cast-In-Place Liner Listed By Warnock Hersey For Zero-Clearance To Combustibles With Just 1 Inch Of Lining Material.
  • Only Golden's Has 3 Companies To Address All Chimney Needs:
      Golden Flue
      Formulates And Manufactures The Industry's Top-Tested Lining Mixes.
      Golden Manufacturing
      Designs And Manufactures State-Of-The-Art Equipment To Ensure Proficiency.
      Golden's Chimney Lining
      Lines Chimneys On A Daily Basis And Trains New Golden Flue Dealers On The Job.
  • Each Golden Flue Dealer Has Been Carefully Chosen For Their Concern With Customer Safety, Quality Products, And Superior Workmanship.
Golden Flue is made from a lava-based compound with extremely high insulating properties. Just a one inch thickness of Golden Flue will prevent a structural fire caused by heat transfer! Even at temperatures in excess of 2100°F! The compound is combined with a bonder that enables it to grip the sides of your chimney. The semi-liquid mixture is actually poured down your chimney around an inflated form. The form is evenly spaced from the chimney walls and creates a perfect flue every time. When the mixture cures, the form is deflated and removed, leaving a solid, one-piece flue with no seams or joints. Golden Flue even increases the structural integrity of your chimney as it seals all cracks, fills in for missing mortar and secures loose bricks!

Golden Flue has set the standard in chimney relining in the United States by being this country's leader in cast-in-place technology. Be sure you're getting America's original Golden Flue liner!


Should You Be Concerned With The Method
In Which a Cast-Liner Is Installed?

One-Third Of The Product's Longevity Comes Solely From The Way The Product Is Installed.
Clay tile liners must be removed for proper flue sizing. This allows for the cast-liner to adhere to the chimney walls.
Clay tile liners must be removed for proper flue sizing. This also allows for the cast-liner to adhere to the chimney walls.		 Formers are lowered into the chimney with spacers attached. The formers are then inflated with air to the proper flue sizes. Required lining thickness is maintained by the attached spacers.
Formers are lowered into the chimney with spacers attached. The formers are then inflated with air to the proper flue sizes. Required lining thickness is maintained by the attached spacers.		 GOLDEN FLUE, in a semi-liquid consistency, is pumped to the top of the chimney. A specially designed pump produces a continuous flow of GOLDEN FLUE mix. This ensures a solid pour while eliminating voids or air pockets in the new liner.
GOLDEN FLUE, in a semi-liquid consistency, is pumped to the top of the chimney. A specially designed pump produces a continuous flow of GOLDEN FLUE mix. This ensures a solid pour while eliminating voids or air pockets in the new liner.
The chimney formers are deflated and removed. Incredibly, a new chimney has been built inside the existing chimney. This stops deterioration from the inside and also adds structural integrity to the chimney.
The chimney formers are deflated and removed. Incredibly, a new chimney has been built inside the existing chimney. This stops deterioration from the inside and also adds structural integrity to the chimney.		 Looking into the flue, it now resembles a well. It has become a one-piece solid masonry liner with no seams or joints to weaken at a later date.
Looking into the flue, it now resembles a well. It has become a one-piece solid masonry liner with no seams or joints to weaken at a later date.		 One inch of GOLDEN FLUE is heated to 2106.5 degrees without heat penetration. This alone will eliminate a structural fire.
One inch of GOLDEN FLUE is heated to 2106.5 degrees without heat penetration. This alone will eliminate a structural fire.
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