Chimney Caps & Damper Contractors For All LI

The chimney is one of the most overlooked things of a building. Every chimney tends to not receive the consideration or the concern usually given other leaking household systems. Chimneys are far from the quiet, passive black holes that are ‘just there’ that most customers assume them to be. Weather-damaged lining systems, flue obstructions and freed up masonry bricks all present a threat to properties.

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

Hundreds of masonry chimney elements (except for authentic stone) suffer accelerated deterioration as a result of prolonged contact with water.

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

Chimney caps have long been recognized as an important chimney safety & issue-prevention component.

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

Our specialists only send fully-trained chimney cleaning highly-skilled pros to your dwelling that might 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 assessment call or text Expressway 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 expensive problems. If you don’t have a chimney cap on your chimney, stop reading and call our trusted team for an estimate now! Every chimney mason knows that a safe chimney cap is a must.

Many chimney caps today are built from aluminum, galvanized steel or decorative metals.

Some caps sometimes actually help facilitate the updraft function of the chimney as well by virtue of their special design.

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

This damper attaches to the top of the chimney’s flue tile liner, providing a tight, gasketed fit that seals in heat and seals out weather, insects, birds and animals.

These blockages will cause fire hazards & smoke back drafting into the house.

Metal fireboxes, liners and dampers all could suffer rust and deterioration. Chimney liner tiles & mortar could crumble and crack, leading to serious problems. The chimney cap cover deflects rain & the side mesh prevents pests & leaves from entering. A properly fitted chimney cap or guard can slow wear-and-tear on your chimney & lining, saving you from costly expenses.

Our technicians can come out & recommend the best option for you & 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 & wears away the mortar. A chimney cap that covers all flues will protect you from expensive repairs.

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

Your fireplace can send sparks onto the roof or nearby flammable products. 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 and ideal for fireplaces & chimneys serving gas, oil, wood, or coal appliances.

It conforms to any chimney size and shape, becoming a corrosion-proof, flame- and heat-resistant, airtight system with steel-like rigidity. 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 home is safer.

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 wear away, heat transfers more quickly to combustibles and gases like carbon monoxide can leak into the house.

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

Our goal is to provide recommendations that will improve the safety and efficiency of your appliance & 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 should be removed. Our technicians employ several cleaning methods to remove chimney deposits. Frequent (at least annual) chimney inspections are the only way to know when the chimney requires maintenance.

Several of the usual chimney cleaning practices 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 residence. 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 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 could resist corrosion, softening, or cracking from flue gases at temperatures appropriate for the class of the chimney service.

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

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Expressway Chimney offer free estimate, no-obligation quote & the chimney inspection to use as you wishes.