Pro, Local, Franklin Square Chimney Team

The chimney is one of the most useful parts of a building. Every chimney tends to not receive the consideration or the concern usually given other obstructed household systems. Chimneys perform several pivotal functions & their simple appearance misrepresents their complex construction and performance requirements. Regular chimney maintenance is essential to prevent failures, deterioration & future expensive, high-cost chimney fixes.

The concern is that countless of masonry chimneys were not designed to handle the venting requirements of modern high-efficiency heating appliances burning natural gas and oil.

Masonry products deteriorate quickly when exposed to the extreme freeze/thaw processes of Franklin Square, in which moisture that has penetrated the elements periodically freezes & expands causing undue stress.

A stone chimney acts and is like a brick chimney & it can also be protected from the effects of water penetration.

Chimney caps have long been recognized as an important chimney safety and damage-prevention element.

Common brick is like a sponge, absorbing water & wicking moisture to the chimney interior.

Caps and dampers keep out the weather, all animals & most debris – all while keeping sparks from leaving the chimney which sometimes ignite nearby combustibles like your roofing shingles, siding or nearby trees.

For a metal, brick or fabricated chimney repair evaluation call or text us at 631.388.7555.

One of the least expensive parts of the chimney venting system is the one that can prevent some of the most upscale nightmares. If you don’t have a chimney cap on your chimney, stop reading and call us for an estimate now! Every chimney expert knows that a safe chimney cap is a must.

The job of the chimney cap is to stop rain from entering the flue and to stop pests from building nests in your chimney or using the chimney for a doorway into your property.

Chimney caps also come with spark vents to prevent stray airborne particles that are still burning from exiting onto your roof.

With precision engineering this damper is easy to open & close, sealing tight when not in use.

This damper attaches to the top of the chimney’s flue tile liner, providing a tight, gasketed fit that seals in heat and seals out weather, insects, birds and animals.

Even just falling leaves may build up without the most apt chimney cap in place.

Rain is moisture and moisture is an enemy of a healthy fireplace and flue. Chimney liner tiles & mortar will crumble & crack, leading to serious problems. The chimney cap cover deflects rain and the side mesh prevents pests & leaves from entering. A properly fitted chimney cap or guard could slow wear-and-tear on your chimney & lining, saving you from costly repairs.

Our chimney repair & installation experts are knowledgeable about a wide variety of chimney caps, guards and dampers.

Water causes more problems than any other element. It soaks into porous bricks & wears away the mortar. It’s a common issue: raccoons, squirrels, birds & bats try to make their house in your chimney.

Chimneys can block correct ventilation & even allow pests to enter your house, potentially spreading disease & causing havoc. Our strong mesh & lids will keep even the most determined animals out!

Your fireplace may send sparks onto the roof or nearby flammable products. Stray sparks may be stopped by the mesh cover that is a component of all our chimney caps.

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The method recommended for your chimney may depend on the type of deposits. The Thermocrete process coats the inside of the chimney with a durable ceramic sealant. Thermocrete has UL Listing and is approved for gas and oil.

A composite chimney lining system is inflated into the flue, then hardened with steam pressure, forming a tough liner. A stainless steel chimney liner is air- and water-tight.

This alloy resists acids from gas appliances & extreme temperature cycles.

Chimney liners serve three main functions. Liners also protect masonry from the corrosive byproducts of combustion.

Flue gases are acidic and eat away at mortar joints from the inside. As mortar joints erode, heat transfers more quickly to combustibles & gases like carbon monoxide can leak into the house.

Modern stoves and furnaces need a correctly-sized flue to operate efficiently. An improperly-sized liner can cause creosote buildup in wood stoves & increase carbon monoxide risks.

Our objective is to provide recommendations that could improve the safety & efficiency of your appliance & venting system.

Chimneys should be cleaned when soot & creosote accumulations approach or exceed 1/4 inch. Glaze build-up more than 1/8 inch should be removed. Our technicians employ multiple cleaning methods to remove chimney deposits. Frequent (at least annual) chimney estimates are the only way to know when the chimney requires maintenance.

Several of the typical chimney cleaning techniques we provide include:

Standard Sweep. This is the normal cleaning method & uses brushes to clean the flue. A powerful, well-filtered vacuum prevents soot and creosote from entering the house. This cleaning is effective for soot and light creosote deposits but has little effect on glaze build-up.

Mechanical Sweeping. Mechanical cleaning uses wire brushes, plastic cables, or special chains rotated at high speed by an electric motor. It is often employed to remove hard creosote or glaze deposits. In rare cases where it is impossible to sweep the flue by standard or mechanical methods, chemicals may be used to loosen and dissolve heavy deposits.

A thorough chimney sweep should remove soot, creosote & blockages from the flue liner, smoke chamber and shelf, firebox and damper. Heat, moisture, creosote and gases might be removed, repaired, or relined with a UL-listed liner system or other approved material that may resist corrosion, softening, or cracking from flue gases at temperatures necessary for the class of the chimney project.

Chemical Cleaning: This requires two visits — sometimes 3 if necessary. Our chimney pros may usually complete the job in a couple of hours and ensure your home stays clean and undisturbed. Our technicians pride ourselves on “no mess,” top-notch job with minimal interruption to the owner.

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Franklin Square’s chimney experts offer free inspection, no-obligation quote & the chimney estimate to use as a homeowner wishes.