The chimney is one of the most taken-for-granted elements of a home. The fact that chimneys could do their job perfectly, even when discounted, contributes to this idea of ‘it’s probably fine’. Chimneys perform several important functions and their simple appearance misrepresents their complex construction and performance requirements. Weather-damaged lining systems, flue obstructions and displaced masonry products all present a complication to chimneys.
Inexactly lined chimneys can cause a number of costly structural and cosmetic issues for the consumer and also create potentially essential safety hazards. Lots of masonry chimney materials (except for authentic stone) suffer accelerated deterioration as a result of prolonged contact with water. A stone chimney acts and can be like a brick chimney and it may also be protected from the effects of water penetration. Chimney caps, also called rain covers, are probably the most inexpensive preventive measure that a client should employ to prevent water penetration and issues to the chimney. Defective mortar joints or the use of unsound mortar or brick might greatly increase the tendency to absorb and pass water to the interior of the masonry chimney. Our masons may advise you in your own special situation what is best for you. For a metal, brick or fabricated chimney repair estimate call or text Expressway at 631.388.7555.
One of the least expensive parts of the chimney venting system is the one that might prevent some of the most pricey leaks. If you don’t have a chimney cap on your chimney, stop reading and call Expressway Roofing & Chimney 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 and materials. In especially windy areas chimneys also will prevent downdrafts by blocking crosswinds from entering the chimney. Our chimney technicians can recommend the best solution for your chimney. It’s the perfect upgrade for fireplace chimneys in older houses that seldom have a damper. Even just falling leaves could build up without the latest chimney cap in place.
Rain is moisture and moisture is an enemy of a healthy fireplace and flue. Chimney liner tiles and mortar might crumble and crack leading to critical complications. The chimney cap cover deflects the rain and the side mesh areas prevent pests and leaves from entering the chimney. A precisely fitted chimney cap or guard could slow down wear-and-tear on your chimney and lining, potentially saving you from large repair fees.
Our experts can 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 starts more weakening than any other element. It soaks into porous bricks and degrades at the mortar. A chimney cap that covers all flues can protect you from ritzy repairs. Chimneys could block proper ventilation and even enter your house, potentially spreading disease and wreaking havoc. Our strong mesh and lids could keep even the most determined animals out! Your fireplace could spew sparks out into the environment, onto the roof or nearby flammable products. Stray sparks may be stopped cold by the meshing cover that is a part of all of our chimney caps.
The method chosen or 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 undergone rigorous UL Listing and it is an approved liner for gas and oil. 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 is air and water tight.
This unique alloy is designed specifically to resist acids coming from gas appliances in the flue and extreme stresses of hot and cold cycles. Liners in chimneys serve 3 main functions. Liners protect the masonry from the corrosive byproducts of combustion. The flue gases are acidic in nature and literally eat away at the mortar joints from inside the chimney. As the mortar joints degrade, heat transfers more rapidly to the nearby combustibles and dangerous gases such as carbon monoxide can leak into the living areas of the property. Your 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. Our principal function is to remove flue deposits and evaluate the total condition of the chimney system.
Our wish is to provide recommendations that will improve the safety and efficiency of your appliance and venting system. Chimneys should be cleaned when accumulations of soot and creosote approach or exceed 1/4 inch. Accumulations of glaze in addition to 1/8 inch may be removed. Our masons employ numerous cleaning practices to remove chimney deposits. Frequent (at least annual) chimney consultations are the only way to know when the chimney needs help.
Several of the normal 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 home. 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 sweep 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 almost never 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 shall be either removed and replaced, repaired or relined with a listed liner system or other approved product that may resist corrosion, softening or cracking from flue gases at temperature exact to the class of the chimney project.
Chemical cleaning: This requires two trips – sometimes even 3 – if necessary. Our chimney masons might usually be done in less couple of hours and will make sure your residence does not get soiled or messy around the areas worked in. Our technicians pride ourselves on “no mess” top notch project by doing a great job with minimal interruption to a homeowner.
What do other clients have to say about Expressway’s chimney team? Check our Google reviews right here. Our pros are proud of them. Rockville Centre’s chimney experts provide you with a free inspection, no-obligation quote and the chimney consultation report to do with as the owner wishes.
Factory Chimney Repairs In Rockville Centre
New Chimney Installations Near Rockville Centre
New Chimney Flashing Material By Rockville Centre
Brick Restorations In Rockville Centre
Chimney Hardware Repairs Near Rockville Centre
Stainless Steel Liners & Caps By Rockville Centre
Chimney Rebuilding In Rockville Centre
Chimney Maintenance Near Rockville Centre
Masonry Chimney Sealing By Rockville Centre
Chimney Replacements In Rockville Centre
Storm Damage Repairs Near Rockville Centre
Chimney Leak Detection By Rockville Centre
Broken Chimney Brick Repair Near Rockville Centre
Chimney Flashing Repair By Rockville Centre
Chimney Leak Repairs Near Rockville Centre
Freestanding Chimney Mortar Repairs By Rockville Centre
Freestanding Chimney Cap Replacements Near Rockville Centre
Chimney Box Repairs By Rockville Centre
Chimney Liner Replacements In Rockville Centre
Freestanding Chimney Inspections
Indoor Stovepipe Installs By Rockville Centre
Prefab Chimney Repairs Near Rockville Centre
Metal Chimney Box Installs In Rockville Centre
Metal Chimney Estimates By Rockville Centre
Brick Cleanings By Rockville Centre
Soffit/Fascia Repairs Near Rockville Centre
Mold/Ice Dam Damage Repairs By Rockville Centre
Chimney Blockages Cleared In Rockville Centre
LI Broken Chimney Repair
Masonry Repairs Near Rockville Centre
Chimney Replacements In Rockville Centre
Skylight Contractor In Rockville Centre
New Chimney Liners Installed
Chimney Flue Repairs Near Rockville Centre
Chimney Replacements In Rockville Centre
Rockville Centre New Damper Installs
Rockville Centre Chimney Chase Covers
Prefabricated Chimneys In Rockville Centre
Long Island Chimney Replacements
Brick Chimney Installations Near You
Metal Chimney Maintenance In Rockville Centre
Roofing Inspections By Nassau
LI Chimney Damage Repair
Chimney Repair By Suffolk
Chimney Repairs In Rockville Centre
LI Freestanding Chimneys
Chimney Flashing Repairs By Rockville Centre
Chimney Crown Repairs In Suffolk
Rockville Centre Chimney Cap Installs
LI Chimney Removals
Rockville Centre Masonry Chimney Installs
Nassau Brick Chimney Installs
Chimney Hardware Repairs
LI Chimney Contractors
Chimney Work In Rockville Centre
Chimney Inspections By You
Chimney Contractor In Nassau
Rockville Centre Chimney Cleanings
LI Ice Dam Preventions
LI Chimney Maintenance
Expressway Roofing And Chimney has been fixing, servicing and doing broken chimney repairs, dangerous deck repairs, fixing leaky skylights and leaky gutters, installing new exterior siding and other cedar products and roofs in Nassau and Suffolk county for over 22 years. Long Islanders have been trusting us with their skylight problems, quality roofing installations and home construction repairs since 2001. We are proud to work with, work for, serve and support the following local Long Island businesses in their respective industries. construction, masonry, travel, contracting, design, lumberjacks, home improvements, and halfway houses. We agree that we are all in this together. Call Expressway today at 631.388.7555.