Pro, Local, Holbrook Chimney Company

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

Haphazardly lined chimneys will cause a number of inordinate structural and cosmetic dilemmas for the client & also create potentially serious safety hazards. Masonry materials deteriorate quickly when exposed to the extreme freeze/thaw processes of Holbrook, in which moisture that has penetrated the materials periodically freezes & expands causing undue stress. While most stone is not affected by water penetration, large amounts of mortar are required to bond the stone rightly. Chimney caps have long been recognized as an important chimney safety & complication-prevention component. Common brick is like a sponge, absorbing water and wicking moisture to the chimney interior. Our masons may advise a homeowner in your own subjective situation what is best for you. For a metal, brick or fabricated chimney repair inspection 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 upscale harm. If you don’t have a chimney cap on your chimney, stop reading & call us for an estimate now! Every chimney pro knows that a safe chimney cap is a must. Most chimney caps are made from copper or stainless steel. In especially windy areas chimneys also will prevent downdrafts by blocking crosswinds from entering the chimney. Our chimney craftsmen might recommend the best solution for your chimney. It is the perfect upgrade for fireplace chimneys in older houses that almost never have a damper. Even just falling leaves can build up without the most apt chimney cap in place.

Metal fireboxes, liners and dampers all may suffer rust & deterioration. Chimney liner tiles and mortar might crumble and crack leading to pivotal leaks. The chimney cap cover deflects the rain and the side mesh areas prevent pests & leaves from entering the chimney. Of course, latest chimney cleaning and maintenance are still recommended annually.

Our pros can be happy to come out & make a recommendation for you and provide a written estimate to install a new chimney cap, chimney damper or guard on your chimney. Water begins more leaks than any other element. It soaks into porous bricks & eats away at the mortar. A chimney cap that covers all flues might protect you from high-priced repairs. Chimneys can block the correct ventilation and even enter your property, potentially spreading disease and wreaking havoc. Our strong mesh and lids can keep even the most determined animals out! Your fireplace may spew sparks out into the environment, onto the roof or nearby flammable materials. Stray sparks might be stopped cold by the meshing cover that is a part of all of our chimney caps.

Nearby Holbrook Chimney Caps & Top Dampers

The method chosen or 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. A lining cleaning is cost-effective and the most optimal for your fireplace chimney and in chimneys serving gas, oil, wood or coal burning appliances. Composite chimney lining system that gets inflated into the chimney flue and steam pressure is added to harden the resin, turning it into hard composite liner. A stainless steel chimney liner is air and 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 home 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. The flue gases are acidic in nature & literally eat away at the mortar joints from inside the chimney. Liners provide a rightly-sized flue for optimum efficiency of appliances. Modern wood stoves & gas or oil furnaces require a correctly-sized flue to perform properly. Our principal role is to remove flue deposits and evaluate the complete condition of the chimney system.

Our goal is to provide recommendations that could improve the safety and efficiency of your appliance & 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 pros employ several cleaning techniques to remove chimney deposits. Frequent (at least annual) chimney consultations are the only way to know when the chimney is in need of fixing.

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