Nearby Moriches Freestanding Chimney Repairs

The chimney is one of the most taken-for-granted structures of a residence. A Home’s chimney tends to not receive the focus or the concern usually directed other alarming household systems. A chimney deteriorated by constant exposure to the weather ultimately be a potential safety hazard. Weather-damaged lining systems, flue obstructions & displaced masonry materials all present a risk to properties.

The dilemma 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.

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

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

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

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

Our technicians only send fully-trained chimney cleaning professionals to your building that will 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 estimate 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 costly headaches. If you don’t have a chimney cap on your chimney, stop reading and call Moriches’s local roofing experts for an estimate now! Every chimney mason 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 can prevent downdrafts by blocking crosswinds from entering the chimney.

Our chimney specialists will recommend the best solution for your chimney.

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

These blockages can cause fire hazards and smoke back drafting into the residence.

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

We will come out & 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 wears away the mortar. A chimney cap that covers all flues can protect you from expensive repairs.

Chimneys can block correct ventilation & even allow pests to enter your home, potentially spreading disease & causing havoc. Our strong mesh & 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 component of all our chimney caps.

Nearby Chimney Companies for Moriches

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 chimney liner is air- & water-tight.

This alloy resists acids from gas appliances & 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.

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 & increase carbon monoxide risks.

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 experts employ several cleaning methods to remove chimney deposits. Frequent (at least annual) chimney estimates are the only way to know when the chimney needs attention.

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’s impossible to sweep the flue by standard or mechanical methods, chemicals may be used to loosen & dissolve heavy deposits.

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

Chemical Cleaning: This calls for two visits — sometimes three if necessary. Our chimney experts can usually complete the job in a couple of hours and ensure your house stays clean and undisturbed. Our pros pride ourselves on “no mess,” top-notch job with minimal interruption to the owner.

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Our contractors give you a free inspection, no-obligation quote & the chimney inspection to use as the owner wishes.