Garden City South, LI’s Top Factory-Built Chimney Firm

The chimney is one of the most under appreciated structures of a building. The fact that chimneys could do their job effectively, even when ignored, contributes to this misnomer that ‘it’s probably fine’. Chimneys are far from the quiet, passive black holes that are ‘just there’ that most occupants assume them to be. Weakened or deteriorated flue liners of masonry chimneys may become soft, cracked or otherwise unsafe – such that it/they no longer have the ability to control and contain the scary by-products of combustion.

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

Masonry elements deteriorate quickly when exposed to the extreme freeze/thaw processes of Garden City South, in which moisture that has penetrated the elements 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 correctly.

Chimney caps, also called rain covers, are probably the most inexpensive preventive measure that a homeowner should employ to prevent water penetration and issues to the chimney.

Installing chimney caps & dampers can protect your chimney and maintain a safe chimney damper.

Our experts only send fully-trained chimney cleaning certified technicians to your house that may live up to the guidelines of the CSIA (Chimney Safety Institute of America) and 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 consultation call or text Expressway’s chimney experts at 631.388.7555.

One of the least expensive parts of the chimney venting system is the one that may prevent some of the most upscale trouble. If you don’t have a chimney cap on your chimney, stop reading & call our chimney pros for an estimate now! Every chimney sweep knows that a safe chimney cap is a must.

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

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

It is hard to realize how destructive animals and birds might be over the summer crafting a wonderfully cozy nest right inside your chimney.

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

Our experts 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 and weathers the mortar. It’s a common problem: raccoons, squirrels, birds and bats try to make their home in your chimney.

Chimneys can block proper ventilation and even allow pests to enter your home, potentially spreading disease & 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 materials. Stray sparks may be stopped by the mesh cover that is a component of all our chimney caps.

LI Chimney Contractors for Chimney Lining Replacements

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.” 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 chimney liner is air- and 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.

If flue gases penetrate brick and mortar, the chimney’s lifespan is drastically reduced. Liners also provide a properly-sized flue for efficient appliance performance.

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.

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

Chimneys should be cleaned when soot & creosote accumulations approach or exceed 1/4 inch. Glaze build-up more than 1/8 inch may be removed. We employ a variety of cleaning systems to remove chimney deposits. Frequent (at least annual) chimney estimates are the only way to know when the chimney requires maintenance.

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 home. 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 & dissolve heavy deposits.

A thorough chimney sweep will remove soot, creosote & blockages from the flue liner, smoke chamber & shelf, firebox and damper. Heat, moisture, creosote and 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 correct for the class of the chimney service.

Chemical Cleaning: This needs two visits — sometimes three if necessary. Our chimney technicians 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 job with minimal interruption to a homeowner.

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Expressway Chimney provide you with a free consultation, no-obligation quote and the chimney estimate to use as the owner wishes.