The Expressway Is The Best Way.

Professional Local North New Hyde Park Chimney Contractor

Expert Chimney Inspection Contractors Near North New Hyde Park

The chimney is one of the most taken-for-granted components of a structure. The chimney tends to not receive the thought or the concern usually accorded other damaged household systems. Chimneys perform several vital functions and their simple appearance misrepresents their complex construction and performance requirements. Regular chimney maintenance is essential to prevent issues, deterioration and future widespread, high-cost chimney repairs.

The worry is that a ton of masonry chimneys were not designed to handle the venting requirements of modern high-efficiency heating appliances burning natural gas and oil. Masonry materials deteriorate quickly when exposed to the extreme freeze/thaw processes of North New Hyde Park, in which moisture that has penetrated the products periodically freezes and expands causing undue stress. While most stone is not affected by water penetration, large amounts of mortar are required to bond the stone exactly. Chimney caps, also called rain covers, are probably the most inexpensive preventive measure that a homeowner may employ to prevent water penetration and problems to the chimney. Common brick is like a sponge, absorbing water and wicking moisture to the chimney interior. Caps and 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 roof shingles, siding or nearby trees. For a metal, brick or fabricated chimney repair inspection call or text us at 631.388.7555.

Nearby North New Hyde Park Chimney Caps & Top Dampers

One of the least expensive parts of the chimney venting system is the one that will prevent some of the most expensive damage. If you don’t have a chimney cap on your chimney, stop reading and call North New Hyde Park’s local roofing experts for an estimate now! Every chimney pro 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 may prevent downdrafts by blocking crosswinds from entering the chimney. With precision engineering this damper is easy to open and close. 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 may cause fire hazards and smoke back drafting into the residence.

Rain is moisture and moisture is an enemy of a healthy fireplace and flue. Chimney liner tiles and mortar will crumble and crack leading to serious problems. The chimney cap cover deflects the rain and the side mesh areas prevent pests and leaves from entering the chimney. A properly fitted chimney cap or guard could slow down wear-and-tear on your chimney and lining, potentially saving you from large repair costs.

We may be happy to come out and make a recommendation for you and provide a written estimate to install a new chimney cap, chimney damper or guard on your chimney. Water begins more weakening than any other element. It soaks into porous bricks and eats away at the mortar. It’s such a common issue , raccoons, squirrels, birds and bats try to make their structure in your chimney. Chimneys can block the correct ventilation and even enter your property, potentially spreading disease and wreaking havoc. Our strong mesh and lids may keep even the most determined animals out! Your fireplace may spew sparks out into the environment, onto the roof or nearby flammable products. Stray sparks will be stopped cold by the meshing cover that is a part of all of our chimney caps.

Call North New Hyde Park’s Chimney Experts At 631.388.7555

Nearby Chimney Replacement / Local Chimney Companies

The method chosen or recommended for your chimney can 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 the most ideal for your fireplace chimney and in chimneys serving gas, oil, wood or coal burning appliances. Composite chimney lining system that gets inflated into the chimney flue and steam pressure is added to harden the resin, turning it into hard composite liner. A stainless steel chimney liner locks in moisture and flue gases in your chimney and keeps them out of your property.

Stainless steel liners have been UL Tested under the most extreme conditions including multiple simulated chimney fires exceeding 2100F so you’ll sleep soundly at night knowing that your structure is safer for yourself and your family. Liners in chimneys serve three main functions. In the NBS tests, unlined chimneys allowed heat to move through the chimney so rapidly that the adjacent woodwork caught fire in only 3 1/2 hours. The flue gases are acidic in nature and literally eat away at the mortar joints from inside the chimney. Liners provide a rightly-sized flue for optimum efficiency of appliances. The chimney is responsible for not only allowing the products of combustion a passage out of the house, but the draft generated by the chimney also supplies the combustion air to the appliance. An improperly-sized liner can lead to other creosote buildup in wood burning stoves and the production of carbon monoxide with conventional fuels.

The required cleaning frequency will depend on amount of use, the type of installation, the type of fuel and the burning habits of the client. Chimneys should be cleaned when accumulations of soot and creosote approach or exceed 1/4 inch. Accumulations of glaze in excess of 1/8 inch will be removed. We employ multiple cleaning methods to remove chimney deposits. Frequent (at least annual) chimney consultations are the only way to know when the chimney needs replacing.

 

For a free chimney inspection call Expressway today at 631.388.7555

Text Expressway For Your Residential North New Hyde Park Chimney Maintenance

Several of the most common chimney cleaning methods that we provide follow:

Standard Sweep. This is the standard or normal cleaning method and involves the use of brushes to clean the flue. A powerful, well filtered vacuum is used to prevent soot and creosote from entering the structure. This type of cleaning is effective for soot and ordinary creosote deposits but has little effect on glaze deposits.

Mechanical Sweeping. Mechanical cleaning involves the use of wire brushes, plastic cables or special chains rotated at high speed by an electric motor. Mechanical cleaning is often employed to remove hard creosote or glaze deposits. In some cases where it’s impossible to clean the flue by standard or mechanical sweeping it’s necessary to use chemicals that help loosen and dissolve heavy creosote and glaze deposits. These cases are seldom the case – but necessary in some situations, a clean sweep of your chimney will remove all of the soot, creosote and blockages from your flue liner, smoke chamber and shelf, firebox and damper. Heat, moisture, creosote and gases should be either removed and replaced, repaired or relined with a listed liner system or other approved material that may resist corrosion, softening or cracking from flue gases at temperature necessary to the class of the chimney job.

Chemical cleaning: This needs two trips – sometimes even 3 – if necessary. Our chimney sweeps may usually be done in less couple of hours and could make sure your structure does not get soiled or messy around the areas worked in. Our experts pride ourselves on “no mess” top notch project by doing a great job with minimal interruption to the owner.

What do other homeowners have to say about Expressway’s chimney complement? Check our Google reviews right here. Our technicians are proud of them. Expressway Chimney offer you a free consultation, no-obligation quote and the chimney consultation report to do with as an owner wishes.

Send Expressway’s Pros A Chimney Repair Request

Freestanding Chimney Repairs In North New Hyde Park
New Chimney Installations Near North New Hyde Park
New Chimney Flashing Material By North New Hyde Park
Factory Restorations In North New Hyde Park
Chimney Hardware Repairs Near North New Hyde Park
Stainless Steel Liners & Caps By North New Hyde Park
Chimney Rebuilding In North New Hyde Park
Chimney Maintenance Near North New Hyde Park
Factory Freestanding Chimney Sealing By North New Hyde Park
Chimney Replacements In North New Hyde Park
Storm Damage Repairs Near North New Hyde Park
Chimney Leak Detection By North New Hyde Park
Broken Chimney Brick Repair Near North New Hyde Park
Chimney Flashing Repair By North New Hyde Park
Chimney Leak Repairs Near North New Hyde Park
Prefab Chimney Mortar Repairs By North New Hyde Park
Factory Chimney Cap Replacements Near North New Hyde Park
Chimney Box Repairs By North New Hyde Park
Chimney Liner Replacements In North New Hyde Park
Freestanding Chimney Inspections
Indoor Stovepipe Installs By North New Hyde Park
Prefab Chimney Repairs Near North New Hyde Park
Metal Chimney Box Installs In North New Hyde Park
Metal Chimney Estimates By North New Hyde Park
Brick Cleanings By North New Hyde Park
Soffit/Fascia Repairs Near North New Hyde Park
Mold/Ice Dam Damage Repairs By North New Hyde Park
Chimney Blockages Cleared In North New Hyde Park
LI Broken Chimney Repair
Masonry Repairs Near North New Hyde Park
Chimney Replacements In North New Hyde Park
Chimney Contractor In North New Hyde Park
New Chimney Liners Installed
Chimney Flue Repairs Near North New Hyde Park
Chimney Replacements In North New Hyde Park
North New Hyde Park New Damper Installs
North New Hyde Park Chimney Chase Covers
Prefabricated Chimneys In North New Hyde Park
Long Island Chimney Replacements
Brick Chimney Installations Near You
Metal Chimney Maintenance In North New Hyde Park
Chimney Inspections By Nassau
LI Chimney Damage Repair
Chimney Repair By Suffolk
Chimney Repairs In North New Hyde Park
LI Freestanding Chimneys
Chimney Flashing Repairs By North New Hyde Park
Chimney Crown Repairs In Suffolk
North New Hyde Park Chimney Cap Installs
LI Chimney Removals
North New Hyde Park Masonry Chimney Installs
Nassau Brick Chimney Installs
Chimney Hardware Repairs
LI Chimney Contractors
Chimney Work In North New Hyde Park
Chimney Inspections By You
Chimney Contractor In Nassau
North New Hyde Park Chimney Cleanings
LI Ice Dam Preventions
LI Chimney Maintenance

North New Hyde Park’s Best Chimney Contractor