Holbrook, LI’s Top Freestanding Chimney Specialist

The chimney is one of the most undervalued structures of a residence. Your chimney tends to not receive the redress or the concern usually afforded other concerning household systems. Chimneys perform several imperitive functions & their simple appearance misrepresents their complex construction and performance requirements. Adverse or deteriorated flue liners of masonry chimneys often become soft, cracked or otherwise damaged – such that it/they no longer have the ability to control and contain the toxic by-products of combustion.

Each year there are thousands of cases of carbon monoxide poisonings due to faulty lined chimneys.

Expressway repairs complications to all parts of your fireplace or chimney. Whether a property manager needs a chimney repointing, chimney repairs to missing or loose bricks, repair of a leaking chimney crown, broken flue liner or other chimney problem.

A stone chimney acts & resembles like a brick chimney & it often will also be protected from the effects of water penetration.

A lot of masonry materials are porous and may absorb large amounts of water.

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

Our specialists can advise an owner in your own special situation what is best for you.

For a metal, brick or fabricated chimney repair quote call or text Expressway’s chimney experts at 631.388.7555.

One of the least expensive parts of the chimney venting system is the one that might prevent some of the most pricey setbacks. If you don’t have a chimney cap on your chimney, stop reading & call Expressway Roofing & Chimney for an estimate now! Every chimney craftsmen 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 barriers 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 & animals.

Even just falling leaves will build up without the correct chimney cap in place.

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

Our chimney repair and installation pros are knowledgeable about all kinds of chimney caps, guards and dampers.

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

Chimneys can block correct ventilation & even allow pests to enter your house, potentially spreading disease and causing havoc. Our strong mesh and lids can keep even the most determined animals out!

Your fireplace can send sparks onto the roof or nearby flammable products. Stray sparks can be stopped by the mesh cover that is a part of all our chimney caps.

Holbrook Chimney Caps & Top Dampers

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. Thermocrete has UL Listing & is approved for gas & oil.

A composite chimney lining system is inflated into the flue, then hardened with steam pressure, forming a tough liner. A stainless steel liner locks in moisture & gases, keeping them out of your house.

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. Liners also provide a properly-sized flue for efficient appliance performance.

Modern stoves and furnaces need a properly-sized flue to operate efficiently. Our primary role is to remove flue deposits & evaluate the overall chimney system.

The required cleaning frequency may depend on use, type of installation, fuel, and burning habits of the property owner.

Chimneys should be cleaned when soot and creosote accumulations approach or exceed 1/4 inch. Glaze build-up in excess of 1/8 inch should be removed. Our technicians employ several cleaning systems 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 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 house. 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 is impossible to sweep the flue by standard or mechanical methods, chemicals may be used to loosen & dissolve heavy deposits.

A thorough chimney sweep could remove soot, creosote & blockages from the flue liner, smoke chamber & 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 could resist corrosion, softening, or cracking from flue gases at temperatures appropriate for the class of the chimney service.

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

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Expressway Chimney offer free inspection, no-obligation quote and the chimney estimate to use as you wishes.