Skilled, Local, Sayville Chimney Team

The chimney is one of the most useful structures of a house. The chimney tends to not receive the attention or the concern usually accorded other damaged household systems. A chimney deteriorated by constant exposure to the weather ultimately be a potential safety hazard. Regular chimney maintenance is paramount to prevent damage, deterioration & future dangerous, high-cost chimney restorations.

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

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

A stone chimney acts & seems to be like a brick chimney & it could also be protected from the effects of water penetration.

Chimney caps have long been recognized as an important chimney safety & damage-prevention element.

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

Our pros only send fully-trained chimney cleaning certified technicians to your dwelling that will live up to the guidelines of the CSIA (Chimney Safety Institute of America) & the NCSG (National Chimney Sweeps Guild), the two regulatory organizations for the chimney industry in the United States.

For a metal, brick or fabricated chimney repair assessment 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 upscale setbacks. If you don’t have a chimney cap on your chimney, stop reading right now and call us for an estimate now! Every chimney craftsmen knows that a safe chimney cap is a must.

Most chimney caps are made from copper or stainless steel

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

With precision engineering this damper is easy to open & close, sealing tight when not in use.

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

Even just falling leaves could build up without an appropriate chimney cap in place.

Rain is moisture and moisture is an enemy of a healthy fireplace and flue. Chimney liner tiles & mortar can crumble & crack, leading to critical problems. The chimney cap cover deflects rain and the side mesh prevents pests & leaves from entering. A properly fitted chimney cap or guard could slow wear-and-tear on your chimney and lining, saving you from costly repairs.

Our chimney repair & installation pros 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. A chimney cap that covers all flues will protect you from costly repairs.

Chimneys can block correct ventilation and even allow pests to enter your house, potentially spreading disease & causing havoc. Our strong mesh and lids will keep even the most determined animals out!

Your fireplace can 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.

Sayville Chimney Caps & Top Dampers

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 & chimneys serving gas, oil, wood, or coal appliances.

It conforms to any chimney size and shape, becoming a corrosion-proof, flame- and heat-resistant, airtight system with steel-like rigidity. A stainless steel liner locks in moisture and gases, keeping them out of your house.

Stainless steel liners are UL tested under extreme conditions, including simulated chimney fires over 2100°F, so you’ll sleep soundly knowing your home is safer.

Chimney liners serve three main functions. Liners also protect masonry from the corrosive byproducts of combustion.

Flue gases are acidic and eat away at mortar joints from the inside. As mortar joints wear away, heat transfers more quickly to combustibles and gases like carbon monoxide can leak into the home.

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

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

Chimneys should be cleaned when soot and creosote accumulations approach or exceed 1/4 inch. Glaze build-up in excess of 1/8 inch may be removed. Our technicians employ various cleaning methods to remove chimney deposits. Frequent (at least annual) chimney checks are the only way to know when the chimney requires maintenance.

Several of the typical chimney cleaning methods we provide include:

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

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

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

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Sayville’s chimney experts provide you with a free inspection, no-obligation quote & the chimney report to use as the owner wishes.