Professional, Local, Plum Island Chimney Team

The chimney is one of the most taken-for-granted components of a house. Any chimney tends to not receive the attention or the concern usually provided other damaged household systems. Chimneys are far from the quiet, passive black holes that are ‘just there’ that most clients assume them to be. Weather-damaged lining systems, flue obstructions and uplifted masonry products all present a risk to houses.

Incorrectly lined chimneys can cause a number of inordinate structural & cosmetic dilemmas for the homeowner and also create potentially imperitive safety hazards.

Quite a bit of masonry chimney materials (except for true stone) suffer accelerated deterioration as a result of prolonged contact with water.

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

Chimney caps have long been recognized as an important chimney safety & harm-prevention element.

Defective mortar joints or the use of inferior mortar or brick will greatly increase the tendency to absorb & move water to the interior of the masonry chimney.

Our specialists will advise a resident in your own personal situation what is best for you.

For a metal, brick or fabricated chimney repair estimate call or text Expressway 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 immoderate headaches. If you don’t have a chimney cap on your chimney, stop reading & call Expressway Roofing & Chimney for an estimate now! Every chimney expert knows that a safe chimney cap is a must.

Chimney caps come in all different varieties, shapes, sizes and materials.

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

Our chimney masons might recommend the best solution for your chimney.

It’s the perfect upgrade for fireplace chimneys in older houses that infrequently have a damper.

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

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

Our chimney repair and installation pros are knowledgeable about many types of chimney caps, guards and dampers.

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

Chimneys can block correct ventilation and 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 may send sparks onto the roof or nearby flammable products. Stray sparks may be stopped by the mesh cover that is a part of all our chimney caps.

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The method recommended for your chimney will 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- & water-tight.

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

The liner protects your house from heat transfer to nearby combustibles. NBS tests showed that unlined chimneys let heat move so quickly that adjacent woodwork caught fire within 3½ hours.

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 may leak into the home.

Modern stoves and furnaces need a properly-sized flue to operate efficiently. Our main role is to remove flue deposits & evaluate the overall chimney system.

Our aim is to provide recommendations that can improve the safety and 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 may be removed. Our pros employ a variety of cleaning techniques to remove chimney deposits. Frequent (at least annual) chimney inspections are the only way to know when the chimney requires attention.

Several of the typical chimney cleaning techniques we provide include:

Standard Sweep. This is the standard 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’s impossible to sweep the flue by standard or mechanical methods, chemicals may be used to loosen & dissolve heavy deposits.

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

Chemical Cleaning: This calls for two trips — sometimes three if necessary. Our chimney sweeps will usually complete the job in a couple of hours and ensure your house stays clean and undisturbed. Our technicians pride ourselves on “no mess,” top-notch service with minimal interruption to a homeowner.

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Plum Island’s chimney experts give you a free inspection, no-obligation quote & the chimney estimate to use as your family wishes.