Nearby East Moriches Concrete Chimney Estimates

The chimney is one of the most underestimated structures of a dwelling. Your chimney tends to not receive the thought or the concern usually given other hazardous household systems. A chimney deteriorated by constant exposure to the weather may be a potential safety hazard. Weather-damaged lining systems, flue obstructions & broken masonry products all present a risk to houses.

The setback is that quite a bit of masonry chimneys were not designed to handle the venting requirements of modern high-efficiency heating appliances burning natural gas and oil.

Masonry materials deteriorate quickly when exposed to the extreme freeze/thaw processes of East Moriches, in which moisture that has penetrated the materials periodically freezes & expands causing undue stress.

Water in the chimney also starts rust in steel & cast iron, weakening or destroying the metal parts.

Chimney caps have long been recognized as an important chimney safety and damage-prevention solution.

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

Our masons only send fully-trained chimney cleaning fully-trained techs to your building 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 may prevent some of the most budget-busting headaches. If you don’t have a chimney cap on your chimney, stop reading and call us 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 and to stop pests from building nests in your chimney or using the chimney for a doorway into your building.

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

Chimney dampers could help prevent water penetrations, heat loss & keep you warm & saving you money.

When closed, the damper serves as a chimney cap & 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.

These blockages can cause fire hazards and smoke back drafting into the dwelling.

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

Our chimney repair & installation pros are knowledgeable about many types of chimney caps, guards & dampers.

Water causes more issues than any other element. It soaks into porous bricks and wears away the mortar. A chimney cap that covers all flues will protect you from expensive repairs.

Chimneys can block proper ventilation and even allow pests to enter your house, 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 may 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 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 & 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 liner locks in moisture and gases, keeping them out of your home.

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

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.

If flue gases penetrate brick and 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 properly-sized flue to operate efficiently. An improperly-sized liner can cause creosote buildup in wood stoves & increase carbon monoxide risks.

The required cleaning frequency might depend on use, type of installation, fuel, and burning habits of the homeowner.

Chimneys should be cleaned when soot and creosote accumulations approach or exceed 1/4 inch. Glaze build-up in excess of 1/8 inch may be removed. Our pros employ several cleaning techniques to remove chimney deposits. Frequent (at least annual) chimney checks are the only way to know when the chimney requires repairs.

Several of the common chimney cleaning methods 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 & creosote from entering the house. 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 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 and damper. Heat, moisture, creosote and gases can be removed, repaired, or relined with a UL-listed liner system or other approved product that could resist corrosion, softening, or cracking from flue gases at temperatures necessary for the class of the chimney project.

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

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East Moriches’s chimney experts offer free estimate, no-obligation quote & the chimney estimate to use as the owner wishes.