Nearby South Floral Park Freestanding Chimney Services

The chimney is one of the most underestimated components of a house. Any chimney tends to not receive the focus or the concern usually directed other obstructed household systems. A chimney deteriorated by constant exposure to the weather could be a potential safety hazard. Weather-damaged lining systems, flue obstructions & compromised masonry blocks all present a hazard to chimneys.

Improperly lined chimneys may cause a number of hefty structural & cosmetic dilemmas for the consumer & also create potentially critical safety hazards.

Hundreds of masonry chimney products (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 correctly.

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

Defective mortar joints or the use of weak mortar or brick will greatly increase the tendency to absorb & carry water to the interior of the masonry chimney.

Our specialists might advise you in your own personal situation what is best for you.

For a metal, brick or fabricated chimney repair quote call or text our team at 631.388.7555.

One of the least expensive parts of the chimney venting system is the one that often prevent some of the most pricey issues. If you don’t have a chimney cap on your chimney, stop reading & call our chimney pros for an estimate now! Every chimney technician knows that a safe chimney cap is a must.

The job of the chimney cap is to stop rain from entering the flue and to stop pests from building nests in your chimney or using the chimney for a doorway into your building.

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

Chimney dampers might help prevent water penetrations, heat loss & keep you warm & saving you money.

This damper attaches to the top of the chimney’s flue tile liner, providing a tight, gasketed fit that seals in heat & seals out weather, insects, birds and animals.

Even just falling leaves will build up without the correct chimney cap in place.

Metal fireboxes, liners and dampers all will suffer rust & deterioration. Chimney liner tiles and mortar can crumble & crack, leading to critical leaks. The chimney cap cover deflects rain and the side mesh prevents pests & leaves from entering. Still, annual chimney cleaning and maintenance are always recommended.

Our chimney repair and installation technicians are knowledgeable about many types of chimney caps, guards & dampers.

Water starts more issues than any other element. It soaks into porous bricks & wears away the mortar. A chimney cap that covers all flues can protect you from expensive repairs.

Chimneys can block correct ventilation and even allow pests to enter your home, potentially spreading disease and causing havoc. Our strong mesh & lids can 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.

LI Chimney Contractors for Chimney Lining Replacements

The method 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.” 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 chimney liner is air- & water-tight.

This alloy resists acids from gas appliances & extreme temperature cycles.

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. Liners also provide a properly-sized flue for efficient appliance performance.

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

Our goal is to provide recommendations that could 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 over 1/8 inch can be removed. Our technicians employ several cleaning methods to remove chimney deposits. Frequent (at least annual) chimney inspections are the only way to know when the chimney needs attention.

Several of the usual chimney cleaning methods 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 and creosote from entering the residence. 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 and blockages from the flue liner, smoke chamber and shelf, firebox & damper. Heat, moisture, creosote and gases will be removed, repaired, or relined with a UL-listed liner system or other approved material that might resist corrosion, softening, or cracking from flue gases at temperatures appropriate for the class of the chimney project.

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

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Our contractors provide you with a free consultation, no-obligation quote and the chimney estimate to use as a homeowner wishes.