Woodmere, LI’s Top Freestanding Chimney Company

The chimney is one of the most taken-for-granted parts of a house. A Home’s chimney tends to not receive the care or the concern usually provided other worrisome household systems. A chimney deteriorated by constant exposure to the weather will be a potential safety hazard. Compromised or deteriorated flue liners of masonry chimneys often become soft, cracked or otherwise broken – such that it/they no longer have the ability to control & contain the hazardous by-products of combustion.

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

Masonry components deteriorate quickly when exposed to the extreme freeze/thaw processes of Woodmere, in which moisture that has penetrated the products periodically freezes and expands causing undue stress.

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

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

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 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 sometimes prevent some of the most high-priced damage. If you don’t have a chimney cap on your chimney, stop reading and call our trusted team for an estimate now! Every chimney specialist 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 dwelling.

In especially windy areas chimneys also sometimes prevent downdrafts by blocking crosswinds from entering the chimney.

With precision engineering this damper is easy to open and close, sealing tight when not in use.

When closed, the damper serves as a chimney cap and with a slight pull of the chain it releases the spring-loaded top into the open position when you’re ready to enjoy a nice fire.

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

Metal fireboxes, liners and dampers all will suffer rust and deterioration. Chimney liner tiles and mortar may crumble and crack, leading to serious issues. 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.

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

Water causes more problems than any other element. It soaks into porous bricks & wears away the mortar. A chimney cap that covers all flues can protect you from costly repairs.

Chimneys can block proper ventilation & even allow pests to enter your house, 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 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.” A lining cleaning is cost-effective and ideal for fireplaces and 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 liner locks in moisture & gases, keeping them out of your home.

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

Chimney liners serve three main functions. NBS tests showed that unlined chimneys let heat move so quickly that adjacent woodwork caught fire within 3½ hours.

If flue gases penetrate brick & mortar, the chimney’s lifespan is drastically reduced. As mortar joints erode, heat transfers more quickly to combustibles & gases like carbon monoxide may leak into the house.

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

The required cleaning frequency may depend on use, type of installation, fuel, & burning habits of the client.

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 experts employ several cleaning methods to remove chimney deposits. Frequent (at least annual) chimney checks are the only way to know when the chimney is in need of attention.

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

A thorough chimney sweep may 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 could resist corrosion, softening, or cracking from flue gases at temperatures necessary for the class of the chimney job.

Chemical Cleaning: This requires two visits — sometimes three if necessary. Our chimney masons may usually complete the job in a couple of hours and ensure your house stays clean and undisturbed. Our experts pride ourselves on “no mess,” top-notch project with minimal interruption to the owner.

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