Chimney Caps & Damper Contractors For All LI

The chimney is one of the most taken-for-granted assets of a building. Every chimney tends to not receive the attention or the concern usually accorded other obstructed household systems. Chimneys perform several essential functions and their simple appearance misrepresents their complex construction and performance requirements. Regular chimney maintenance is foundational to prevent harm, deterioration & future dangerous, high-cost chimney solutions.

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

Expressway repairs problems to all parts of your fireplace or chimney. Whether a resident wishes for a chimney repointing, chimney repairs to missing or loose bricks, repair of a leaking chimney crown, broken flue liner or other chimney complication.

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

Quite a bit of masonry materials are porous & can absorb large amounts of water.

Defective mortar joints or the use of weak mortar or brick likely greatly increase the tendency to absorb and carry water to the interior of the masonry chimney.

Our crew might advise a client in your own distinct situation what is best for you.

For a metal, brick or fabricated chimney repair evaluation call or text our team 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 high-priced trouble. If you don’t have a chimney cap on your chimney, stop reading & call Expressway Roofing & Chimney for an estimate now! Every chimney pro knows that a safe chimney cap is a must.

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

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

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

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

It is hard to realize how industrious animals & birds often be over the summer crafting a wonderfully cozy nest right inside your chimney.

Metal fireboxes, liners & dampers all will suffer rust & deterioration. Chimney liner tiles and mortar can crumble and crack, leading to critical issues. The chimney cap cover deflects rain and the side mesh prevents pests and leaves from entering. Still, proper 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 issues than any other element. It soaks into porous bricks and weathers the mortar. It’s a common problem: raccoons, squirrels, birds and bats try to make their house in your chimney.

Chimneys may block proper ventilation & even allow pests to enter your home, 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 part 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.” Thermocrete has UL Listing and is approved for gas & 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.

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.

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 may leak into the home.

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

Our aim is to provide recommendations that could improve the safety and 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 in excess of 1/8 inch may be removed. We employ various cleaning methods to remove chimney deposits. Frequent (at least annual) chimney estimates are the only way to know when the chimney is in need of repairs.

Several of the common chimney cleaning techniques we provide include:

Standard Sweep. This is the normal cleaning method and uses brushes to clean the flue. A powerful, well-filtered vacuum prevents soot and creosote from entering the residence. 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 is 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 and blockages from the flue liner, smoke chamber and shelf, firebox & damper. Heat, moisture, creosote & gases might 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 appropriate for the class of the chimney job.

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

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