Chimney Caps & Damper Contractors For All LI

The chimney is one of the most useful things of a dwelling. A Home’s chimney tends to not receive the focus or the concern usually given other worrisome household systems. A chimney deteriorated by constant exposure to the weather could be a potential safety hazard. Weather-damaged lining systems, flue obstructions & loose masonry blocks all present a problem to buildings.

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

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

A stone chimney acts & can be 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 and trouble-prevention feature.

Defective mortar joints or the use of substandard mortar or brick might greatly increase the tendency to absorb and deliver water to the interior of the masonry chimney.

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

For a metal, brick or fabricated chimney repair quote call or text our team at 631.388.7555.

One of the least expensive parts of the chimney venting system is the one that might prevent some of the most expensive harm. If you don’t have a chimney cap on your chimney, stop reading & call our chimney pros for an estimate now! Every chimney mason 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 barriers to prevent stray airborne particles that are still burning from exiting onto your roof.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Your fireplace can 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 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 and oil.

A composite chimney lining system is inflated into the flue, then hardened with steam pressure, forming a tough liner. A stainless steel liner locks in moisture & gases, keeping them out of your home.

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

Modern stoves and furnaces need a correctly-sized flue to operate efficiently. An incorrectly-sized liner may cause creosote buildup in wood stoves and increase carbon monoxide risks.

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 & creosote accumulations approach or exceed 1/4 inch. Glaze build-up in excess of 1/8 inch should be removed. Our pros employ a variety of cleaning methods to remove chimney deposits. Frequent (at least annual) chimney consultations are the only way to know when the chimney needs maintenance.

Several of the typical 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 & creosote from entering the property. 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 is impossible to clean the flue by standard or mechanical methods, chemicals may be used to loosen and dissolve heavy deposits.

A thorough chimney sweep could remove soot, creosote and blockages from the flue liner, smoke chamber & shelf, firebox and damper. Heat, moisture, creosote & gases will 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 project.

Chemical Cleaning: This calls for two trips — sometimes three if necessary. Our chimney pros 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 job with minimal interruption to you.

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Our contractors give you a free consultation, no-obligation quote and the chimney inspection to use as your family wishes.