Chimney Caps & Damper Contractors For All LI

The chimney is one of the most useful parts of a residence. The fact that chimneys could do their job well, even when overlooked, contributes to this aura that ‘it’s probably fine’. Chimneys perform several important functions & their simple appearance misrepresents their complex construction & performance requirements. Weather-damaged lining systems, flue obstructions and displaced masonry materials all present a complication to buildings.

Imprecisely lined chimneys can cause a number of immoderate structural & cosmetic complications for the property owner and also create potentially pivotal safety hazards. Expressway repairs weakening to all parts of your fireplace or chimney. Whether the owner needs a chimney repointing, chimney repairs to missing or loose bricks, repair of a leaking chimney crown, broken flue liner or other chimney complication. A stone chimney acts & appears like a brick chimney & it should also be protected from the effects of water penetration. Chimney caps have long been recognized as an important chimney safety & trouble-prevention component. Common brick is like a sponge, absorbing water & wicking moisture to the chimney interior. Our masons only send fully-trained chimney cleaning highly-skilled pros to your home that may 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 consultation 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 expensive nightmares. If you don’t have a chimney cap on your chimney, stop reading & call Expressway Roofing & Chimney for an estimate now! Every chimney technician knows that a safe chimney cap is a must. Chimney caps come in all different varieties, shapes, sizes and products. Chimney caps also come with spark shields to prevent stray airborne particles that are still burning from exiting onto your roof. Chimney dampers can help prevent water penetrations, heat loss and keep you warm & saving you money. This damper attaches to the top of the chimney’s flue tile liner, providing a tight, gasketed fit that seals in heat & seals out weather, insects, birds and animals. Even just falling leaves could build up without the right chimney cap in place.

Rain is moisture & moisture is an enemy of a healthy fireplace and flue. Chimney liner tiles and mortar could crumble and crack leading to serious trouble. The chimney cap cover deflects the rain & the side mesh areas prevent pests and leaves from entering the chimney. Of course, most apt chimney cleaning & maintenance are still recommended annually.

Our chimney repair and installation pros are very knowledgeable about a large variety of types of chimney caps, guards & dampers. Water initiates more problems than any other element. It soaks into porous bricks & eats away at the mortar. It’s such a common complication , raccoons, squirrels, birds & bats try to make their structure in your chimney. Chimneys could block the right ventilation and even enter your structure, potentially spreading disease and wreaking havoc. Our strong mesh and lids might keep even the most determined animals out! Your fireplace could 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.

LI Chimney Contractors For All Chimney Chimney Lining Replacements

The method chosen or recommended for your chimney could depend on the type of deposits. A flue lining in a masonry chimney is defined as “a clay, ceramic or metal liner. Thermocrete has undergone rigorous UL Listing & it is an approved liner for gas & oil. It conforms to any shape, size & length of the chimney & become a non-destructive chimney lining system which is corrosion-proof, flame & heat resistant, airtight liner with a rigidity of a steel. A stainless steel chimney liner is air & water tight.

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 residence is safer for yourself & your family. Liners in chimneys serve three main functions. 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. Liners provide a precisely-sized flue for optimum efficiency of appliances. Modern wood stoves and gas or oil furnaces require a precisely-sized flue to perform properly. Our major job is to remove flue deposits and evaluate the complete condition of the chimney system.

Our mission is to provide recommendations that can improve the safety & efficiency of your appliance and venting system. 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 might be removed. Our masons employ a variety of cleaning methods to remove chimney deposits. Frequent (at least annual) chimney estimates are the only way to know when the chimney is in need of help.

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