Professional, Local, Greenport Chimney Company

The chimney is one of the most under appreciated parts of a residence. The fact that chimneys can do their job well, even when ignored, contributes to this misnomer that ‘it’s probably fine’. A chimney deteriorated by constant exposure to the weather could be a potential safety hazard. Regular chimney maintenance is essential to prevent damage, deterioration and future expensive, high-cost chimney repairs.

Shodily lined chimneys can cause a number of costly structural and cosmetic complications for the consumer & also create potentially important safety hazards. Masonry products deteriorate quickly when exposed to the extreme freeze/thaw processes of Greenport, in which moisture that has penetrated the materials periodically freezes and expands causing undue stress. A stone chimney acts and seems to be like a brick chimney and it might also be protected from the effects of water penetration. A lot of masonry materials are porous & might absorb large amounts of water. Defective mortar joints or the use of shoddy mortar or brick may greatly increase the tendency to absorb & carry water to the interior of the masonry chimney. Our masons only send fully-trained chimney cleaning fully-trained techs to your residence that might live up to the guidelines of the CSIA (Chimney Safety Institute of America) and the NCSG (National Chimney Sweeps Guild), the two regulatory organizations for the chimney industry in the United States. For a metal, brick or fabricated chimney repair inspection call or text Expressway 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 expensive trouble. If you don’t have a chimney cap on your chimney, stop reading & call us for an estimate now! Every chimney technician knows that a safe chimney cap is a must. Most chimney caps are made from copper or stainless steel. Some caps will actually help facilitate the updraft function of the chimney as well by virtue of their special design. Chimney dampers might help prevent water penetrations, heat loss and keep you warm and saving you money. It is the perfect upgrade for fireplace chimneys in older houses that rarely have a damper. Even just falling leaves can build up without the most apt chimney cap in place.

Rain is moisture & moisture is an enemy of a healthy fireplace and flue. Chimney liner tiles & mortar will crumble and crack leading to critical issues. The chimney cap cover deflects the rain and the side mesh areas prevent pests & leaves from entering the chimney. A rightly fitted chimney cap or guard might slow down wear-and-tear on your chimney & lining, potentially saving you from large repair prices.

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

Nearby Greenport Chimney Caps & Top Dampers

The method chosen or recommended for your chimney may depend on the type of deposits. A flue lining in a masonry chimney is defined as “a clay, ceramic or metal liner. Thermocrete has undergone rigorous UL Listing & it is an approved liner for gas and oil. Composite chimney lining system that gets inflated into the chimney flue & steam pressure is added to harden the resin, turning it into hard composite liner. A stainless steel chimney liner is air & water tight.

This unique alloy is designed specifically to resist acids coming from gas appliances in the flue & extreme stresses of hot and cold cycles. The liner protects the house from heat transfer to combustibles. 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. As the mortar joints weather, heat transfers more rapidly to the nearby combustibles & dangerous gases such as carbon monoxide might leak into the living areas of the property. Modern wood stoves and gas or oil furnaces require a exactly-sized flue to perform correctly. Our obvious role is to remove flue deposits and evaluate the complete condition of the chimney system.

Our goal is to provide recommendations that will improve the safety and efficiency of your appliance and venting system. Chimneys should be cleaned when accumulations of soot & creosote approach or exceed 1/4 inch. Accumulations of glaze in excess of 1/8 inch could be removed. We employ a variety of cleaning plans to remove chimney deposits. Frequent (at least annual) chimney consultations are the only way to know when the chimney requires repairs.

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