Fireplaces, Heating Stoves, Flues and Chimneys - fireplace lining

The house is turn of the century New England Victorian and so is the chimney stack. The stack on the roof is being rebuilt and indoors there is some re-pointing, etc. to be done. My question here is about the inside of the chimney. It house the flues for both a beautiful fireplace as well as the furnace (oil). Neither flue is lined. We want to bring both up to snuff but we are not interested in punching any holes in the chimney or our walls. Our estimate contractors have suggested both a metal lining method or a method that utilizes a bladder form and pouring a cement liner. Any suggestions? Is one superior? Is one better for furnace and the other better for fireplace? Are there other options? Thanks!

pcrisafulli,

Either methods are good. I would assume that the metal liner would be cheaper. You should discuss this with your contractors and if required, contact your local building official for their advice and preferences.

Good luck!

Like Doug said check with code there where you are first. With the chimney that old I would go with the SST liner. It can move some with that old of chimneyand still be there .;) ED