Expert Local, Malverne Chimney Services

The chimney is one of the most useful assets of a property. Every chimney tends to not receive the thought or the concern usually given other worrisome household systems. Chimneys are far from the quiet, passive black holes that are ‘just there’ that most property owners assume them to be. Weather-damaged lining systems, flue obstructions and cracked masonry materials all present a threat to properties.

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

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

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

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

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

We only send fully-trained chimney cleaning experts to your dwelling that could live up to the guidelines of the CSIA (Chimney Safety Institute of America) and 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 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 can prevent some of the most upscale leaks. If you don’t have a chimney cap on your chimney, stop reading and call Expressway Roofing & Chimney for an estimate now! Every chimney mason knows that a safe chimney cap is a must.

The job of the chimney cap is to stop rain from entering the flue & to stop pests from building nests in your chimney or using the chimney for a doorway into your dwelling.

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

With precision engineering this damper is easy to open & close, sealing tight when not in use.

This damper attaches to the top of the chimney’s flue tile liner, providing a tight, gasketed fit that seals in heat and seals out weather, insects, birds & animals.

Sometimes it’s hard to imagine how persistent animals and birds may be over the summer crafting a wonderfully cozy nest right inside your chimney.

Metal fireboxes, liners and dampers all can suffer rust & deterioration. Chimney liner tiles and mortar could crumble & crack, leading to critical issues. The chimney cap cover deflects rain and the side mesh prevents pests and 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 chimney repair and installation experts are knowledgeable about many types of chimney caps, guards & dampers.

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

Chimneys may block proper ventilation and 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 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.

LI Chimney Contractors for Chimney Lining Replacements

The method recommended for your chimney will 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 liner locks in moisture and gases, keeping them out of your house.

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. As mortar joints erode, heat transfers more quickly to combustibles & gases like carbon monoxide may leak into the house.

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

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

Chimneys should be cleaned when soot & creosote accumulations approach or exceed 1/4 inch. Glaze build-up more than 1/8 inch should be removed. Our pros employ several cleaning techniques to remove chimney deposits. Frequent (at least annual) chimney inspections are the only way to know when the chimney requires 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 & 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 is impossible to clean the flue by standard or mechanical methods, chemicals may be used to loosen & dissolve heavy deposits.

A thorough chimney sweep can remove soot, creosote & blockages from the flue liner, smoke chamber and shelf, firebox and 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 requires two trips — sometimes three if necessary. Our chimney sweeps may usually complete the job in a couple of hours & ensure your property stays clean and undisturbed. Our pros pride ourselves on “no mess,” top-notch service with minimal interruption to a homeowner.

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Malverne’s chimney experts give you a free estimate, no-obligation quote & the chimney report to use as your family wishes.