Nearby North Sea Stone Chimney Rebuildings

The chimney is one of the most undervalued components of a structure. The fact that chimneys often do their job properly, even when passed over, contributes to this aura that ‘it’s probably fine’. A chimney deteriorated by constant exposure to the weather may be a potential safety hazard. Regular chimney maintenance is paramount to prevent trouble, deterioration & future troublesome, high-cost chimney restorations.

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

Expressway repairs hazards to all parts of your fireplace or chimney. Whether an owner needs a chimney repointing, chimney repairs to missing or loose bricks, repair of a leaking chimney crown, broken flue liner or other chimney threat.

A stone chimney acts and looks like a brick chimney and it often will also be protected from the effects of water penetration.

Chimney caps, also called rain covers, are probably the most inexpensive preventive measure that a property owner easily employ to prevent water penetration and trouble to the chimney.

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

Our crew could advise a homeowner in your own special situation what is best for you.

For a metal, brick or fabricated chimney repair evaluation 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 hefty headaches. If you don’t have a chimney cap on your chimney, stop reading right now and call our trusted team 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.

In especially windy areas chimneys also sometimes prevent downdrafts by blocking crosswinds from entering the chimney.

Our chimney masons are able to recommend the best solution for your chimney.

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

Even just falling leaves sometimes build up without the latest chimney cap in place.

Metal fireboxes, liners & dampers all could suffer rust and deterioration. 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, proper chimney cleaning and maintenance are always recommended.

Our technicians will come out and recommend the best option for you and provide a written estimate to install a new chimney cap, damper, or guard.

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

Chimneys may block correct ventilation and even allow pests to enter your house, 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 may be stopped by the mesh cover that is a component of all our chimney caps.

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The method recommended for your chimney may 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 & ideal for fireplaces and 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 & gases, keeping them out of your home.

This alloy resists acids from gas appliances & 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. Liners also provide a properly-sized flue for efficient appliance performance.

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

Our aim is to provide recommendations that might improve the safety & efficiency of your appliance & 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 may be removed. Our pros employ multiple cleaning techniques to remove chimney deposits. Frequent (at least annual) chimney consultations are the only way to know when the chimney is in need of maintenance.

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 property. 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 & dissolve heavy deposits.

A thorough chimney sweep may remove soot, creosote & blockages from the flue liner, smoke chamber and shelf, firebox and damper. Heat, moisture, creosote & gases could 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 proper for the class of the chimney project.

Chemical Cleaning: This calls for two visits — sometimes 3 if necessary. Our chimney pros will usually complete the job in a couple of hours & ensure your house stays clean and undisturbed. Our technicians pride ourselves on “no mess,” top-notch service with minimal interruption to a homeowner.

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North Sea’s chimney experts offer free consultation, no-obligation quote and the chimney estimate to use as your family wishes.