Nearby Westbury Brick Chimney Evaluations

The chimney is one of the most underestimated assets of a home. Any chimney tends to not receive the attention or the concern usually given other worrisome household systems. Chimneys perform several important functions and their simple appearance misrepresents their complex construction and performance requirements. Weather-damaged lining systems, flue obstructions & compromised masonry products all present a complication to residents.

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

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

A stone chimney acts & seems to be like a brick chimney & it can also be protected from the effects of water penetration.

Chimney caps, also called rain covers, are probably the most inexpensive preventive measure that a property owner will employ to prevent water penetration and problems to the chimney.

Common brick is like a sponge, absorbing water & wicking moisture to the chimney interior.

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

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 often prevent some of the most expensive nightmares. If you don’t have a chimney cap on your chimney, stop reading and call our chimney pros for an estimate now! Every chimney expert knows that a safe chimney cap is a must.

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

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

Our chimney craftsmen could recommend the best solution for your chimney.

It’s the perfect upgrade for fireplace chimneys in older houses that almost never have a damper.

Even just falling leaves may build up without the right chimney cap in place.

Rain is moisture and moisture is an enemy of a healthy fireplace & flue. Chimney liner tiles & mortar can crumble and crack, leading to critical damage. The chimney cap cover deflects rain & the side mesh prevents pests and leaves from entering. A properly fitted chimney cap or guard will slow wear-and-tear on your chimney & lining, saving you from costly repairs.

We will come out & recommend the best option for you and provide a written estimate to install a new chimney cap, damper, or guard.

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

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

Your fireplace may 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.

Nearby Chimney Companies for Westbury

The method recommended for your chimney will 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.

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.

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. As mortar joints wear away, 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 and evaluate the overall chimney system.

Our objective is to provide recommendations that could 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. We employ multiple cleaning techniques to remove chimney deposits. Frequent (at least annual) chimney consultations are the only way to know when the chimney needs attention.

 

Several of the typical chimney cleaning practices 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 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’s impossible to sweep the flue by standard or mechanical methods, chemicals may be used to loosen and dissolve heavy deposits.

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

Chemical Cleaning: This requires two trips — sometimes 3 if necessary. Our chimney experts will 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 project with minimal interruption to you.

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Westbury’s chimney experts provide you with a free estimate, no-obligation quote and the chimney report to use as the owner wishes.