Pro, Local, New Hyde Park Chimney Team

The chimney is one of the most overlooked features of a home. A Home’s chimney tends to not receive the focus or the concern usually afforded other damaged household systems. A chimney deteriorated by constant exposure to the weather could be a potential safety hazard. Problematic or deteriorated flue liners of masonry chimneys may become soft, cracked or otherwise faulty – such that it/they no longer have the ability to control and contain the life-threatening by-products of combustion.

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

Masonry products deteriorate quickly when exposed to the extreme freeze/thaw processes of New Hyde Park, in which moisture that has penetrated the components periodically freezes and expands causing undue stress.

While most stone is not affected by water penetration, large amounts of mortar are required to bond the stone properly.

Chimney caps, also called rain covers, are probably the most inexpensive preventive measure that a client could employ to prevent water penetration & problems to the chimney.

Defective mortar joints or the use of inferior mortar or brick could greatly increase the tendency to absorb and steer water to the interior of the masonry chimney.

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

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 pricey nightmares. If you don’t have a chimney cap on your chimney, stop reading & call our trusted team for an estimate now! Every chimney pro 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 shields to prevent stray airborne particles that are still burning from exiting onto your roof.

Chimney dampers will help prevent water penetrations, heat loss and keep you warm and saving you money.

This is the perfect upgrade for fireplace chimneys in older houses that infrequently have a damper.

It’s hard to realize how resourceful animals and birds can be over the summer crafting a wonderfully cozy nest right inside your chimney.

Metal fireboxes, liners and dampers all will suffer rust & deterioration. Chimney liner tiles and mortar will crumble & crack, leading to serious problems. The chimney cap cover deflects rain and the side mesh prevents pests & leaves from entering. Still, annual chimney cleaning and maintenance are always recommended.

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

Water starts more problems than any other element. It soaks into porous bricks & wears away the mortar. A chimney cap that covers all flues can protect you from expensive repairs.

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

Your fireplace can send sparks onto the roof or nearby flammable materials. 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 & is approved for gas & oil.

It conforms to any chimney size & shape, becoming a corrosion-proof, flame- and heat-resistant, airtight system with steel-like rigidity. A stainless steel liner locks in moisture and gases, keeping them out of your home.

Stainless steel liners are UL tested under extreme conditions, including simulated chimney fires over 2100°F, so you’ll sleep soundly knowing your house is safer.

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. Liners also provide a properly-sized flue for efficient appliance performance.

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

The required cleaning frequency may depend on use, type of installation, fuel, and burning habits of the homeowner.

Chimneys should be cleaned when soot and creosote accumulations approach or exceed 1/4 inch. Glaze build-up over 1/8 inch should be removed. Our technicians employ multiple cleaning systems to remove chimney deposits. Frequent (at least annual) chimney estimates are the only way to know when the chimney is in need of maintenance.

Several of the common chimney cleaning methods we provide include:

Standard Sweep. This is the normal cleaning method & uses brushes to clean the flue. A powerful, well-filtered vacuum prevents soot & creosote from entering the home. This cleaning is effective for soot & 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 should remove soot, creosote & blockages from the flue liner, smoke chamber and shelf, firebox and damper. Heat, moisture, creosote & gases could be removed, repaired, or relined with a UL-listed liner system or other approved material that will resist corrosion, softening, or cracking from flue gases at temperatures necessary for the class of the chimney job.

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

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Our contractors give you a free consultation, no-obligation quote & the chimney report to use as you wishes.