Easthampton, LI’s Top Brick Chimney Service

The chimney is one of the most overlooked elements of a home. The fact that chimneys can do their job fittingly, even when slighted, contributes to this thought that ‘it’s probably fine’. Chimneys are far from the quiet, passive black holes that are ‘just there’ that most property owners assume them to be. Regular chimney maintenance is crucial to prevent complications, deterioration & future widespread, high-cost chimney corrections.

Faultily lined chimneys often cause a number of expensive structural and cosmetic damages for the customer & also create potentially critical safety hazards.

Lots of masonry chimney materials (except for authentic stone) suffer accelerated deterioration as a result of prolonged contact with water.

A stone chimney acts & can be like a brick chimney & it may also be protected from the effects of water penetration.

Numerous of masonry products are porous & can absorb large amounts of water.

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

Our pros could advise the owner in your own individual situation what is best for you.

For a metal, brick or fabricated chimney repair inspection call or text our team at 631.388.7555.

One of the least expensive parts of the chimney venting system is the one that can prevent some of the most steep leaks. If you don’t have a chimney cap on your chimney, stop reading right now and call Easthampton’s local roofing experts for an estimate now! Every chimney specialist knows that a safe chimney cap is a must.

Many chimney caps today are built from aluminum, galvanized steel or decorative metals.

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

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 & 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.

Sometimes it’s hard to believe how destructive animals & birds could be over the summer crafting a wonderfully cozy nest right inside your chimney.

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

We can come out and recommend the best option for you and provide a written estimate to install a new chimney cap, damper, or guard.

Water causes more leaks than any other element. It soaks into porous bricks and weathers the mortar. It’s a common problem: raccoons, squirrels, birds & bats try to make their house in your chimney.

Chimneys may block correct ventilation & 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 may send sparks onto the roof or nearby flammable products. Stray sparks can be stopped by the mesh cover that is a component of all our chimney caps.

Easthampton Chimney Caps & Top Dampers

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 & oil.

It conforms to any chimney size & shape, becoming a corrosion-proof, flame- and heat-resistant, airtight system with steel-like rigidity. A stainless steel chimney liner is air- & water-tight.

Stainless steel liners are UL tested under extreme conditions, including simulated chimney fires over 2100°F, so you’ll sleep soundly knowing your home is safer.

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 & mortar, the chimney’s lifespan is drastically reduced. Liners also provide a correctly-sized flue for efficient appliance performance.

The chimney not only vents combustion products but also supplies draft for combustion air. An incorrectly-sized liner can cause creosote buildup in wood stoves & increase carbon monoxide risks.

The required cleaning frequency will depend on use, type of installation, fuel, and 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 may be removed. Our experts employ multiple cleaning techniques to remove chimney deposits. Frequent (at least annual) chimney estimates 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 and creosote from entering the residence. 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 can remove soot, creosote & blockages from the flue liner, smoke chamber and shelf, firebox and damper. Heat, moisture, creosote & gases could be removed, repaired, or relined with a UL-listed liner system or other approved material that might 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 experts will usually complete the job in a couple of hours & ensure your residence stays clean and undisturbed. We pride ourselves on “no mess,” top-notch job with minimal interruption to the owner.

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Expressway Chimney provide you with a free inspection, no-obligation quote & the chimney inspection to use as your family wishes.