Pro, Local, Munsey Park Chimney Specialist

The chimney is one of the most overlooked elements of a house. The fact that chimneys could do their job effectively, even when neglected, contributes to this perception that ‘it’s probably fine’. A chimney deteriorated by constant exposure to the weather ultimately be a potential safety hazard. Regular chimney maintenance is paramount to prevent weakening, deterioration and future serious, high-cost chimney restorations.

Shodily lined chimneys may cause a number of upscale structural & cosmetic dilemmas for the occupant & also create potentially important safety hazards.

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

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

Hundreds of masonry products are porous & tend to absorb large amounts of water.

Common brick is like a sponge, absorbing water & wicking moisture to the chimney interior.

We only send fully-trained chimney cleaning certified technicians to your house that are able to live up to the guidelines of the CSIA (Chimney Safety Institute of America) & 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 consultation call or text our team 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 high-priced setbacks. If you don’t have a chimney cap on your chimney, stop reading right now and call Munsey Park’s local roofing experts for an estimate now! Every chimney expert 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.

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

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

Even just falling leaves can build up without the right chimney cap in place.

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

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

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

Chimneys may block correct ventilation and 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 materials. Stray sparks can 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 may depend on the type of deposits. A flue lining in a masonry chimney is defined as “a clay, ceramic, or metal liner.” Thermocrete has UL Listing and is approved for gas and oil.

It conforms to any chimney size & shape, becoming a corrosion-proof, flame- and heat-resistant, airtight system with steel-like rigidity. A stainless steel liner locks in moisture & gases, keeping them out of your home.

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.

If flue gases penetrate brick & mortar, the chimney’s lifespan is drastically reduced. As mortar joints erode, heat transfers more quickly to combustibles and gases like carbon monoxide may leak into the house.

Modern stoves and furnaces need a correctly-sized flue to operate efficiently. An improperly-sized liner may cause creosote buildup in wood stoves & increase carbon monoxide risks.

Our objective is to provide recommendations that might improve the safety & efficiency of your appliance and venting system.

Chimneys should be cleaned when soot and creosote accumulations approach or exceed 1/4 inch. Glaze build-up more than 1/8 inch should be removed. Our experts employ various cleaning techniques to remove chimney deposits. Frequent (at least annual) chimney consultations 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 normal cleaning method and uses brushes to clean the flue. A powerful, well-filtered vacuum prevents soot & creosote from entering the house. 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 sweep the flue by standard or mechanical methods, chemicals may be used to loosen and dissolve heavy deposits.

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

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

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Our contractors offer free inspection, no-obligation quote & the chimney report to use as a homeowner wishes.