Nearby Hicksville Freestanding Chimney Masons

The chimney is one of the most overlooked things of a structure. The chimney tends to not receive the consideration or the concern usually accorded other damaged household systems. Chimneys perform several pertinent functions and their simple appearance misrepresents their complex construction and performance requirements. Regular chimney maintenance is foundational to prevent trouble, deterioration & future preventible, high-cost chimney corrections.

Carelessly lined chimneys might cause a number of high-priced structural and cosmetic defects for the customer and also create potentially grave safety hazards.

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

While most stone is not affected by water penetration, large amounts of mortar are required to bond the stone exactly.

Chimney caps, also called rain covers, are probably the most inexpensive preventive measure that a resident can employ to prevent water penetration and leaks to the chimney.

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

Our masons can advise the owner in your own unique situation what is best for you.

For a metal, brick or fabricated chimney repair evaluation 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 issues. If you don’t have a chimney cap on your chimney, stop reading and call our chimney pros for an estimate now! Every chimney sweep 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.

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

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

These blockages could cause fire hazards & smoke back drafting into the building.

Metal fireboxes, liners & dampers all can suffer rust and deterioration. Chimney liner tiles and mortar could crumble and crack, leading to serious damage. The chimney cap cover deflects rain and the side mesh prevents pests & leaves from entering. A properly fitted chimney cap or guard will slow wear-and-tear on your chimney and lining, saving you from costly repairs.

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

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

Chimneys can block correct ventilation and 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 materials. 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 may 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 and oil.

It conforms to any chimney size and shape, becoming a corrosion-proof, flame- and heat-resistant, airtight system with steel-like rigidity. 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.

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 can leak into the home.

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 and increase carbon monoxide risks.

The required cleaning frequency will depend on use, type of installation, fuel, & 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 may be removed. Our pros employ several cleaning techniques to remove chimney deposits. Frequent (at least annual) chimney estimates are the only way to know when the chimney is in need of maintenance.

Several of the usual chimney cleaning practices we provide include:

Standard Sweep. This is the standard 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 and 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 should remove soot, creosote & blockages from the flue liner, smoke chamber and shelf, firebox & damper. Heat, moisture, creosote & gases can be removed, repaired, or relined with a UL-listed liner system or other approved material that can resist corrosion, softening, or cracking from flue gases at temperatures correct for the class of the chimney project.

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

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Expressway Chimney give you a free estimate, no-obligation quote & the chimney inspection to use as a homeowner wishes.