Chimney Caps & Damper Contractors For All LI

The chimney is one of the most undervalued structures of a home. The chimney tends to not receive the attention or the concern usually directed other alarming household systems. A chimney deteriorated by constant exposure to the weather might be a potential safety hazard. Leaky or deteriorated flue liners of masonry chimneys could become soft, cracked or otherwise non-functioning – such that it/they no longer have the ability to control & contain the hazardous by-products of combustion.

The dilemma is that quite a bit of masonry chimneys were not designed to handle the venting requirements of modern high-efficiency heating appliances burning natural gas & oil.

Expressway repairs damage to all parts of your fireplace or chimney. Whether a homeowner needs a chimney repointing, chimney repairs to missing or loose bricks, repair of a leaking chimney crown, broken flue liner or other chimney defect.

While most stone is not affected by water penetration, large amounts of mortar are required to bond the stone precisely.

Chimney caps have long been recognized as an important chimney safety and damage-prevention solution.

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

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

For a metal, brick or fabricated chimney repair quote call or text Expressway at 631.388.7555.

One of the least expensive parts of the chimney venting system is the one that may prevent some of the most costly issues. If you don’t have a chimney cap on your chimney, stop reading & call North Hills’s local roofing experts for an estimate now! Every chimney pro 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 residence.

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

Chimney dampers will help prevent water penetrations, heat loss and keep you warm and 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.

These blockages can cause fire hazards & smoke back drafting into the dwelling.

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

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

Water starts more damage 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 house in your chimney.

Chimneys can block correct ventilation & even allow pests to enter your house, potentially spreading disease & causing havoc. Our strong mesh & lids will 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 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.” A lining cleaning is cost-effective and ideal for fireplaces & chimneys serving gas, oil, wood, or coal appliances.

It conforms to any chimney size & shape, becoming a corrosion-proof, flame- and heat-resistant, airtight system with steel-like rigidity. A stainless steel chimney liner is air- & water-tight.

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

Chimney liners serve three main functions. 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. As mortar joints wear away, heat transfers more quickly to combustibles & gases like carbon monoxide may leak into the home.

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

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

Chimneys should be cleaned when soot and creosote accumulations approach or exceed 1/4 inch. Glaze build-up in excess of 1/8 inch can be removed. Our technicians employ several cleaning systems to remove chimney deposits. Frequent (at least annual) chimney inspections are the only way to know when the chimney is in need of attention.

Several of the usual chimney cleaning practices we provide include:

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

A thorough chimney sweep will remove soot, creosote & blockages from the flue liner, smoke chamber & shelf, firebox and damper. Heat, moisture, creosote and 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 visits — sometimes 3 if necessary. Our chimney sweeps 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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Expressway Chimney offer free inspection, no-obligation quote & the chimney inspection to use as a homeowner wishes.