The Expressway Is The Best Way.

Nearby East Northport Factory Freestanding Chimney Estimates

Highly-skilled Chimney Cap Contractors Near East Northport

The chimney is one of the most taken-for-granted parts of a property. The fact that chimneys will do their job perfectly, even when ignored, contributes to this aura of ‘it’s probably fine’. Chimneys perform several pertinent functions and their simple appearance misrepresents their complex construction and performance requirements. Weather-damaged lining systems, flue obstructions and dislodged masonry products all present a complication to residents.

The dilemma is that a ton 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 Northport, 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 exactly. Hundreds of masonry materials are porous and will absorb large amounts of water. Installing chimney caps and dampers can protect your chimney and maintain a safe chimney damper. Our pros may advise the owner in your own unique situation what is best for you. For a metal, brick or fabricated chimney repair inspection call or text Expressway at 631.388.7555.

Nearby East Northport Prefab Chimney Estimates / Local East Northport Masonry Chimney Builders Company

One of the least expensive parts of the chimney venting system is the one that might prevent some of the most upscale problems. If you don’t have a chimney cap on your chimney, stop reading and call Expressway Roofing & Chimney for an estimate now! Every chimney expert knows that a safe chimney cap is a must. Most chimney caps are made from copper or stainless steel. Some caps will actually help facilitate the updraft function of the chimney as well by virtue of their special design. Our chimney sweeps can recommend the best solution for your chimney. This damper attaches to the top of the chimney’s flue tile liner, providing a tight, gasketed fit that seals in heat and seals out weather, insects, birds and animals. Even just falling leaves may build up without an appropriate chimney cap in place.

Metal fireboxes, liners and dampers all could suffer rust and deterioration. Chimney liner tiles and mortar can crumble and crack leading to critical trouble. The chimney cap cover deflects the rain and the side mesh areas prevent pests and leaves from entering the chimney. A properly fitted chimney cap or guard may slow down wear-and-tear on your chimney and lining, potentially saving you from large repair fees.

Our chimney repair and installation technicians are very knowledgeable about all types of chimney caps, guards and dampers. Water causes more trouble than any other element. It soaks into porous bricks and erodes at the mortar. It’s such a common dilemma , raccoons, squirrels, birds and bats try to make their structure in your chimney. Chimneys will block proper ventilation and even enter your property, potentially spreading disease and wreaking havoc. Our strong mesh and lids can keep even the most determined animals out! Your fireplace can spew sparks out into the environment, onto the roof or nearby flammable products. Stray sparks could be stopped cold by the meshing cover that is a part of all of our chimney caps.

Call East Northport’s Chimney Team At 631.388.7555

Nearby Chimney Replacement / Local Chimney Companies

The method chosen or recommended for your chimney can depend on the type of deposits. The Thermocrete process coats the inside of the chimney from top to bottom with a highly durable ceramic sealant. A lining cleaning is cost-effective and the most beneficial for your fireplace chimney and in chimneys serving gas, oil, wood or coal burning appliances. Composite chimney lining system that gets inflated into the chimney flue and steam pressure is added to harden the resin, turning it into hard composite liner. A stainless steel chimney liner locks in moisture and flue gases in your chimney and keeps them out of your structure.

Stainless steel liners have been UL Tested under the most extreme conditions including multiple simulated chimney fires exceeding 2100F so you’ll sleep soundly at night knowing that your home is safer for yourself and your family. The liner protects the house from heat transfer to combustibles. In the NBS tests, unlined chimneys allowed heat to move through the chimney so rapidly that the adjacent woodwork caught fire in only 3 1/2 hours. In the tests, it was determined that if the flue gases were allowed to penetrate to the brick and mortar, the result would be a reduction in the usable life of the chimney. As the mortar joints wear away, heat transfers more rapidly to the nearby combustibles and dangerous gases such as carbon monoxide can leak into the living areas of the home. Modern wood stoves and gas or oil furnaces require a properly-sized flue to perform precisely. Our principal function is to remove flue deposits and evaluate the total condition of the chimney system.

The required cleaning frequency will depend on amount of use, the type of installation, the type of fuel and the burning habits of the client. Chimneys should be cleaned when accumulations of soot and creosote approach or exceed 1/4 inch. Accumulations of glaze in excess of 1/8 inch may be removed. Our technicians employ many cleaning plans to remove chimney deposits. Frequent (at least annual) chimney checks are the only way to know when the chimney requires to be addressed.

 

For a free chimney consultation call Expressway’s chimney experts today at 631.388.7555

Expressway: Your Local East Northport Chimney Maintenance Experts

Several of the usual chimney cleaning methods that we provide follow:

Standard Sweep. This is the standard or normal cleaning method and involves the use of brushes to clean the flue. A powerful, well filtered vacuum is used to prevent soot and creosote from entering the residence. This type of cleaning is effective for soot and ordinary creosote deposits but has little effect on glaze deposits.

Mechanical Sweeping. Mechanical cleaning involves the use of wire brushes, plastic cables or special chains rotated at high speed by an electric motor. Mechanical cleaning is often employed to remove hard creosote or glaze deposits. In some cases where it’s impossible to clean the flue by standard or mechanical sweeping it’s necessary to use chemicals that help loosen and dissolve heavy creosote and glaze deposits. These cases are seldom the case – but necessary in some situations, a clean sweep of your chimney will remove all of the soot, creosote and blockages from your flue liner, smoke chamber and shelf, firebox and damper. Heat, moisture, creosote and gases can be either removed and replaced, repaired or relined with a listed liner system or other approved product that could resist corrosion, softening or cracking from flue gases at temperature exact to the class of the chimney project.

Chemical cleaning: This needs two visits – sometimes even 3 – if necessary. Our chimney masons might usually be done in less couple of hours and may make sure your structure does not get soiled or messy around the areas worked in. Our pros pride ourselves on “no mess” top notch project by doing a great job with minimal interruption to a homeowner.

What do other property owners have to say about Expressway’s chimney team? Check our Google reviews right here. Our pros are proud of them. We offer you a free consultation, no-obligation quote and the chimney estimate report to do with as a homeowner wishes.

Send Expressway A Chimney Repair Request

Prefab Chimney Repairs In East Northport
New Chimney Installations Near East Northport
New Chimney Flashing Product By East Northport
Freestanding Restorations In East Northport
Chimney Hardware Repairs Near East Northport
Stainless Steel Liners & Caps By East Northport
Chimney Rebuilding In East Northport
Chimney Maintenance Near East Northport
Brick Chimney Sealing By East Northport
Chimney Replacements In East Northport
Storm Damage Repairs Near East Northport
Chimney Leak Detection By East Northport
Broken Chimney Brick Repair Near East Northport
Chimney Flashing Product Repair By East Northport
Chimney Leak Repairs Near East Northport
Prefab Chimney Mortar Repairs By East Northport
Prefab Chimney Cap Replacements Near East Northport
Chimney Box Repairs By East Northport
Chimney Liner Replacements In East Northport
Prefab Chimney Estimates
Indoor Stovepipe Installs By East Northport
Prefab Chimney Repairs Near East Northport
Metal Chimney Box Installs In East Northport
Metal Chimney Estimates By East Northport
Factory Cleanings By East Northport
Soffit/Fascia Repairs Near East Northport
Mold/Ice Dam Damage Repairs By East Northport
Chimney Blockages Cleared In East Northport
LI Broken Chimney Repair
Masonry Repairs Near East Northport
Chimney Replacements In East Northport
Chimney Contractor In East Northport
New Chimney Liners Installed
Chimney Flue Repairs Near East Northport
Chimney Replacements In East Northport
East Northport New Damper Installs
East Northport Chimney Chase Covers
Prefabricated Chimneys In East Northport
Long Island Chimney Replacements
Brick Chimney Installations Near You
Metal Chimney Maintenance In East Northport
Chimney Inspections By Nassau
LI Chimney Damage Repair
Chimney Repair By Suffolk
Chimney Repairs In East Northport
LI Freestanding Chimneys
Chimney Flashing Repairs By East Northport
Chimney Crown Repairs In Suffolk
East Northport Chimney Cap Installs
LI Chimney Removals
East Northport Masonry Chimney Installs
Nassau Brick Chimney Installs
Chimney Hardware Repairs
LI Chimney Contractors
Chimney Work In East Northport
Chimney Inspections By You
Chimney Contractor In Nassau
East Northport Chimney Cleanings
LI Ice Dam Preventions
LI Chimney Maintenance

East Northport’s Best Chimney Contractor