North New Hyde Park, LI’s Top Freestanding Chimney Service

The chimney is one of the most undervalued elements of a residence. Every chimney tends to not receive the consideration or the concern usually afforded other obstructed household systems. A chimney deteriorated by constant exposure to the weather will be a potential safety hazard. Leaky or deteriorated flue liners of masonry chimneys will become soft, cracked or otherwise deteriorated – such that it/they no longer have the ability to control and contain the life-threatening by-products of combustion.

Haphazardly lined chimneys sometimes cause a number of expensive structural and cosmetic worries for the customer & also create potentially serious safety hazards.

Masonry elements deteriorate quickly when exposed to the extreme freeze/thaw processes of North New Hyde Park, 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 rightly.

Chimney caps have long been recognized as an important chimney safety and trouble-prevention component.

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

Our technicians only send fully-trained chimney cleaning professionals to your property 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 hefty nightmares. If you don’t have a chimney cap on your chimney, stop reading and call Expressway Roofing & Chimney for an estimate now! Every chimney specialist knows that a safe chimney cap is a must.

Chimney caps come in all different varieties, shapes, sizes & components.

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

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

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

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

Rain is moisture & moisture is an enemy of a healthy fireplace & flue. Chimney liner tiles and mortar can crumble and crack, leading to critical leaks. The chimney cap cover deflects rain & the side mesh prevents pests and leaves from entering. Still, regular chimney cleaning and maintenance are always recommended.

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

Water starts more leaks than any other element. It soaks into porous bricks & weathers the mortar. A chimney cap that covers all flues can protect you from expensive repairs.

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

Your fireplace can send sparks onto the roof or nearby flammable materials. Stray sparks may be stopped by the mesh cover that is a part of all our chimney caps.

North New Hyde Park Chimney Caps & Top Dampers

The method recommended for your chimney will depend on the type of deposits. The Thermocrete process coats the inside of the chimney with a durable ceramic sealant. Thermocrete has UL Listing and is approved for gas and oil.

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 liner locks in moisture & gases, keeping them out of your house.

This alloy resists acids from gas appliances and 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. 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. An improperly-sized liner may cause creosote buildup in wood stoves & increase carbon monoxide risks.

Our objective is to provide recommendations that can improve the safety & efficiency of your appliance & 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 multiple cleaning systems to remove chimney deposits. Frequent (at least annual) chimney inspections are the only way to know when the chimney is in need of repairs.

Several of the common chimney cleaning methods 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 and creosote from entering the home. 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 is impossible to sweep the flue by standard or mechanical methods, chemicals may be used to loosen & dissolve heavy deposits.

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

Chemical Cleaning: This calls for two trips — sometimes three if necessary. Our chimney technicians can usually complete the job in a couple of hours & ensure your house stays clean and undisturbed. We pride ourselves on “no mess,” top-notch project with minimal interruption to you.

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Our contractors offer free inspection, no-obligation quote and the chimney estimate to use as you wishes.