Chimney Caps & Damper Contractors For All LI

The chimney is one of the most taken-for-granted features of a home. The fact that chimneys may do their job perfectly, even when ignored, contributes to this perception that ‘it’s probably fine’. A chimney deteriorated by constant exposure to the weather ultimately be a potential safety hazard. Weather-damaged lining systems, flue obstructions & shifted masonry stones all present a risk to structures.

Each year there are thousands of cases of carbon monoxide poisonings due to haphazardly lined chimneys.

Expressway repairs complications to all parts of your fireplace or chimney. Whether a client wants a chimney repointing, chimney repairs to missing or loose bricks, repair of a leaking chimney crown, broken flue liner or other chimney threat.

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

Chimney caps have long been recognized as an important chimney safety and trouble-prevention solution.

Installing chimney caps and dampers might protect your chimney and maintain a safe chimney damper.

Our specialists only send fully-trained chimney cleaning experts to your structure that are able to live up to the guidelines of the CSIA (Chimney Safety Institute of America) & 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 consultation 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 sometimes prevent some of the most expensive issues. If you don’t have a chimney cap on your chimney, stop reading & call Mineola’s local roofing experts for an estimate now! Every chimney specialist knows that a safe chimney cap is a must.

Most chimney caps are made from copper or stainless steel

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

Our chimney pros will recommend the best solution for your chimney.

It is the perfect upgrade for fireplace chimneys in older houses that rarely have a damper.

Even just falling leaves sometimes build up without the latest chimney cap in place.

Rain is moisture & moisture is an enemy of a healthy fireplace & flue. Chimney liner tiles & mortar may crumble and crack, leading to critical damage. The chimney cap cover deflects rain and the side mesh prevents pests & leaves from entering. Still, regular chimney cleaning & maintenance are always recommended.

Our experts can come out & recommend the best option for you and provide a written estimate to install a new chimney cap, damper, or guard.

Water starts more leaks than any other element. It soaks into porous bricks and erodes the mortar. It’s a common problem: raccoons, squirrels, birds and bats try to make their home in your chimney.

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

Your fireplace can send sparks onto the roof or nearby flammable materials. Stray sparks can 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. A flue lining in a masonry chimney is defined as “a clay, ceramic, or metal liner.” A lining cleaning is cost-effective & ideal for fireplaces & chimneys serving gas, oil, wood, or coal appliances.

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 and extreme temperature cycles.

The liner protects your house from heat transfer to nearby combustibles. 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 and gases like carbon monoxide can leak into the house.

The chimney not only vents combustion products but also supplies draft for combustion air. Our main role is to remove flue deposits and evaluate the overall chimney system.

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

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

Several of the usual chimney cleaning methods we provide include:

Standard Sweep. This is the standard cleaning method and uses brushes to clean the flue. A powerful, well-filtered vacuum prevents soot & 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’s impossible to clean the flue by standard or mechanical methods, chemicals may be used to loosen & dissolve heavy deposits.

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

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

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Expressway Chimney provide you with a free inspection, no-obligation quote and the chimney inspection to use as a homeowner wishes.