Chimney Caps & Damper Contractors For All LI

The chimney is one of the most under appreciated parts of a residence. The fact that chimneys may do their job properly, even when passed over, contributes to this assumption that ‘it’s probably fine’. Chimneys are far from the quiet, passive black holes that are ‘just there’ that most customers assume them to be. Damaged or deteriorated flue liners of masonry chimneys often become soft, cracked or otherwise deteriorated – such that it/they no longer have the ability to control and contain the serious by-products of combustion.

Imprecisely lined chimneys will cause a number of ritzy structural & cosmetic complications for the property owner & also create potentially pertinent safety hazards.

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

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

Many of masonry elements are porous & will absorb large amounts of water.

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

Our specialists only send fully-trained chimney cleaning specialists to your home that are able to 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 estimate call or text us at 631.388.7555.

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

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

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

Our chimney experts can recommend the best solution for your chimney.

This is the perfect upgrade for fireplace chimneys in older houses that seldom have a damper.

Even just falling leaves sometimes build up without a proper chimney cap in place.

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

Our chimney repair & installation pros are knowledgeable about a wide variety of chimney caps, guards and dampers.

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

Chimneys can block proper ventilation & even allow pests to enter your home, potentially spreading disease & causing havoc. Our strong mesh & lids will 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.

LI Chimney Contractors for Chimney Lining Replacements

The method recommended for your chimney may depend on the type of deposits. The Thermocrete process coats the inside of the chimney with a durable ceramic sealant. A lining cleaning is cost-effective and ideal for fireplaces & chimneys serving gas, oil, wood, or coal appliances.

A composite chimney lining system is inflated into the flue, then hardened with steam pressure, forming a tough liner. A stainless steel chimney liner is air- and water-tight.

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

Chimney liners serve three main functions. Liners also protect masonry from the corrosive byproducts of combustion.

Flue gases are acidic and eat away at mortar joints from the inside. As mortar joints wear away, heat transfers more quickly to combustibles and gases like carbon monoxide may leak into the house.

Modern stoves and furnaces need a properly-sized flue to operate efficiently. An incorrectly-sized liner may 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 & creosote accumulations approach or exceed 1/4 inch. Glaze build-up over 1/8 inch should be removed. Our experts employ multiple cleaning techniques to remove chimney deposits. Frequent (at least annual) chimney checks are the only way to know when the chimney needs repairs.

Several of the typical chimney cleaning methods we provide include:

Standard Sweep. This is the normal cleaning method & 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 clean the flue by standard or mechanical methods, chemicals may be used to loosen and dissolve heavy deposits.

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

Chemical Cleaning: This requires two visits — sometimes 3 if necessary. Our chimney pros can usually complete the job in a couple of hours and ensure your home stays clean and undisturbed. We pride ourselves on “no mess,” top-notch service with minimal interruption to the owner.

What do other homeowners say about our chimney crew? Check our Google reviews here. Expressway’s team are proud of them.

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