Expert Local, Cutchogue Chimney Contractors

The chimney is one of the most taken-for-granted elements of a structure. The chimney tends to not receive the thought or the concern usually afforded other worrisome household systems. A chimney deteriorated by constant exposure to the weather could be a potential safety hazard. Regular chimney maintenance is key to prevent weakening, deterioration & future troublesome, high-cost chimney fixes.

Each year there are thousands of cases of carbon monoxide poisonings due to improperly lined chimneys. Expressway repairs problems to all parts of your fireplace or chimney. Whether an owner wants a chimney repointing, chimney repairs to missing or loose bricks, repair of a leaking chimney crown, broken flue liner or other chimney complication. Water in the chimney also causes rust in steel & cast iron, weakening or destroying the metal parts. Hundreds of masonry materials are porous and will absorb large amounts of water. Defective mortar joints or the use of shoddy mortar or brick can greatly increase the tendency to absorb & pass water to the interior of the masonry chimney. Our technicians could advise a homeowner in your own unique situation what is best for you. For a metal, brick or fabricated chimney repair inspection call or text Expressway’s chimney experts at 631.388.7555.

One of the least expensive parts of the chimney venting system is the one that could prevent some of the most upscale trouble. If you don’t have a chimney cap on your chimney, stop reading and call us for an estimate now! Every chimney craftsmen knows that a safe chimney cap is a must. Chimney caps come in all different varieties, shapes, sizes and materials. In especially windy areas chimneys also could prevent downdrafts by blocking crosswinds from entering the chimney. Our chimney pros may recommend the best solution for your chimney. When closed, the damper serves as a chimney cap and with a slight pull of the chain it releases the spring-loaded top into the open position when you’re ready to enjoy a nice fire. These blockages may cause fire hazards & smoke back drafting into the home.

Rain is moisture and moisture is an enemy of a healthy fireplace & flue. Chimney liner tiles & mortar might crumble and crack leading to critical problems. The chimney cap cover deflects the rain and the side mesh areas prevent pests & leaves from entering the chimney. Of course, most apt chimney cleaning and maintenance are still recommended annually.

Our chimney repair & installation technicians are very knowledgeable about a large variety of types of chimney caps, guards & dampers. Water starts more weakening than any other element. It soaks into porous bricks and wears away at the mortar. It’s such a common problem , raccoons, squirrels, birds and bats try to make their house in your chimney. Chimneys will block the correct ventilation & even enter your residence, potentially spreading disease & wreaking havoc. Our strong mesh & lids could keep even the most determined animals out! Your fireplace could spew sparks out into the environment, onto the roof or nearby flammable products. Stray sparks will be stopped cold by the meshing cover that is a part of all of our chimney caps.

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The method chosen or recommended for your chimney could depend on the type of deposits. The Thermocrete process coats the inside of the chimney from top to bottom with a highly durable ceramic sealant. A lining cleaning is cost-effective and the most fitting for your fireplace chimney & in chimneys serving gas, oil, wood or coal burning appliances. It conforms to any shape, size & length of the chimney and become a non-destructive chimney lining system which is corrosion-proof, flame and heat resistant, airtight liner with a rigidity of a steel. A stainless steel chimney liner is air & water tight.

Stainless steel liners have been UL Tested under the most extreme conditions including multiple simulated chimney fires exceeding 2100F so you’ll sleep soundly at night knowing that your residence is safer for yourself & your family. Liners in chimneys serve three main functions. Liners protect the masonry from the corrosive byproducts of combustion. In the tests, it was determined that if the flue gases were allowed to penetrate to the brick and mortar, the result would be a reduction in the usable life of the chimney. Liners provide a rightly-sized flue for optimum efficiency of appliances. Modern wood stoves and gas or oil furnaces require a exactly-sized flue to perform correctly. An imperfectly-sized liner can lead to additional creosote buildup in wood burning stoves & the production of carbon monoxide with conventional fuels.

Our objective is to provide recommendations that might improve the safety and efficiency of your appliance & venting system. Chimneys should be cleaned when accumulations of soot & creosote approach or exceed 1/4 inch. Accumulations of glaze more than 1/8 inch could be removed. Our experts employ several cleaning techniques to remove chimney deposits. Frequent (at least annual) chimney consultations are the only way to know when the chimney needs replacing.

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