Professional Local, Pantigo Chimney Services

The chimney is one of the most under appreciated components of a property. The fact that chimneys could do their job effectively, even when unattended, contributes to this aura that ‘it’s probably fine’. Chimneys perform several essential functions & their simple appearance misrepresents their complex construction & performance requirements. Regular chimney maintenance is paramount to prevent trouble, deterioration & future widespread, high-cost chimney solutions.

The difficulty is that a lot of masonry chimneys were not designed to handle the venting requirements of modern high-efficiency heating appliances burning natural gas and oil.

Dozens of masonry chimney elements (except for genuine stone) suffer accelerated deterioration as a result of prolonged contact with water.

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

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

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

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

For a metal, brick or fabricated chimney repair inspection 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 sometimes prevent some of the most inordinate problems. If you don’t have a chimney cap on your chimney, stop reading right now and call our chimney pros for an estimate now! Every chimney craftsmen knows that a safe chimney cap is a must.

Chimney caps come in all different varieties, shapes, sizes & metals.

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

Our chimney craftsmen 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.

These blockages could cause fire hazards and smoke back drafting into the house.

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

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

Water starts more issues 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 may 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 may send sparks onto the roof or nearby flammable materials. Stray sparks can 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 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 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.

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 and mortar, the chimney’s lifespan is drastically reduced. As mortar joints wear away, heat transfers more quickly to combustibles & gases like carbon monoxide can leak into the house.

The chimney not only vents combustion products but also supplies draft for combustion air. An improperly-sized liner may cause creosote buildup in wood stoves and increase carbon monoxide risks.

The required cleaning frequency might depend on use, type of installation, fuel, and burning habits of the property owner.

Chimneys should be cleaned when soot & creosote accumulations approach or exceed 1/4 inch. Glaze build-up in excess of 1/8 inch can be removed. Our pros employ multiple cleaning methods to remove chimney deposits. Frequent (at least annual) chimney estimates are the only way to know when the chimney needs maintenance.

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 & creosote from entering the home. 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’s 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 and 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 can resist corrosion, softening, or cracking from flue gases at temperatures proper for the class of the chimney service.

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

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We provide you with a free inspection, no-obligation quote & the chimney inspection to use as you wishes.