Kings Park, LI’s Top Brick Chimney Firm

The chimney is one of the most overlooked features of a building. The chimney tends to not receive the focus or the concern usually accorded other alarming household systems. Chimneys perform several important functions & their simple appearance misrepresents their complex construction and performance requirements. Adverse or deteriorated flue liners of masonry chimneys can become soft, cracked or otherwise problematic – such that it/they no longer have the ability to control & contain the life-threatening by-products of combustion.

The issue is that hundreds of masonry chimneys were not designed to handle the venting requirements of modern high-efficiency heating appliances burning natural gas and oil.

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

Water in the chimney also starts rust in steel & cast iron, weakening or destroying the metal parts.

Chimney caps have long been recognized as an important chimney safety & trouble-prevention feature.

Defective mortar joints or the use of inferior mortar or brick will greatly increase the tendency to absorb & transfer water to the interior of the masonry chimney.

Caps & dampers keep out the weather, all animals and most debris – all while keeping sparks from leaving the chimney which can ignite nearby combustibles like your roofing shingles, siding or nearby trees.

For a metal, brick or fabricated chimney repair evaluation call or text Expressway 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 high-priced leaks. If you don’t have a chimney cap on your chimney, stop reading right now and call our chimney pros for an estimate now! Every chimney contractor knows that a safe chimney cap is a must.

Chimney caps come in all different varieties, shapes, sizes and components.

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

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

When closed, the damper serves as a chimney cap and with a slight pull of the chain it releases the spring-loaded top into the open position when you’re ready to enjoy a nice fire.

Even just falling leaves may build up without the most apt chimney cap in place.

Metal fireboxes, liners & dampers all may suffer rust & deterioration. Chimney liner tiles and mortar will crumble and crack, leading to serious issues. The chimney cap cover deflects rain & the side mesh prevents pests and leaves from entering. Still, regular chimney cleaning and maintenance are always recommended.

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

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

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

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

Kings Park Chimney Caps & Top Dampers

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.” A lining cleaning is cost-effective and ideal for fireplaces and chimneys serving gas, oil, wood, or coal appliances.

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 chimney liner is air- and water-tight.

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

The liner protects your house from heat transfer to nearby combustibles. Liners also protect masonry from the corrosive byproducts of combustion.

Flue gases are acidic and eat away at mortar joints from the inside. Liners also provide a properly-sized flue for efficient appliance performance.

The chimney not only vents combustion products but also supplies draft for combustion air. An improperly-sized liner may cause creosote buildup in wood stoves & increase carbon monoxide risks.

The required cleaning frequency will depend on use, type of installation, fuel, and burning habits of the client.

Chimneys should be cleaned when soot & creosote accumulations approach or exceed 1/4 inch. Glaze build-up over 1/8 inch should be removed. We employ a variety of cleaning techniques to remove chimney deposits. Frequent (at least annual) chimney inspections are the only way to know when the chimney needs maintenance.

Several of the usual chimney cleaning methods we provide include:

Standard Sweep. This is the normal cleaning method and uses brushes to clean the flue. A powerful, well-filtered vacuum prevents soot & 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 is impossible to clean the flue by standard or mechanical methods, chemicals may be used to loosen & dissolve heavy deposits.

A thorough chimney sweep could remove soot, creosote and blockages from the flue liner, smoke chamber and shelf, firebox & damper. Heat, moisture, creosote & gases might be removed, repaired, or relined with a UL-listed liner system or other approved product that will resist corrosion, softening, or cracking from flue gases at temperatures proper for the class of the chimney service.

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

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