Experienced Local, Stewart Manor Chimney Technicians

The chimney is one of the most overlooked elements of a building. Every chimney tends to not receive the redress or the concern usually given other concerning household systems. Chimneys are far from the quiet, passive black holes that are ‘just there’ that most homeowners assume them to be. Weakened or deteriorated flue liners of masonry chimneys often become soft, cracked or otherwise broken – such that it/they no longer have the ability to control & contain the toxic by-products of combustion.

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

Masonry materials deteriorate quickly when exposed to the extreme freeze/thaw processes of Stewart Manor, in which moisture that has penetrated the components periodically freezes and expands causing undue stress.

Water in the chimney also begins rust in steel & cast iron, weakening or destroying the metal parts.

Chimney caps have long been recognized as an important chimney safety and problem-prevention feature.

Defective mortar joints or the use of imperfect mortar or brick may greatly increase the tendency to absorb and guide water to the interior of the masonry chimney.

Our specialists often advise a resident in your own subjective situation what is best for you.

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

One of the least expensive parts of the chimney venting system is the one that could prevent some of the most hefty trouble. If you don’t have a chimney cap on your chimney, stop reading right now and call Stewart Manor’s local roofing experts for an estimate now! Every chimney expert knows that a safe chimney cap is a must.

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

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

Our chimney contractors might recommend the best solution for your chimney.

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 & animals.

These blockages will cause fire hazards & smoke back drafting into the property.

Metal fireboxes, liners & dampers all could suffer rust and deterioration. Chimney liner tiles and mortar can crumble and crack, leading to serious issues. The chimney cap cover deflects rain & the side mesh prevents pests and leaves from entering. A properly fitted chimney cap or guard will slow wear-and-tear on your chimney & lining, saving you from costly repairs.

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

Water starts more damage than any other element. It soaks into porous bricks & weathers the mortar. A chimney cap that covers all flues will protect you from costly repairs.

Chimneys may block correct ventilation & 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 can send sparks onto the roof or nearby flammable products. Stray sparks may be stopped by the mesh cover that is a part of all our chimney caps.

Stewart Manor Chimney Caps & Top Dampers

The method recommended for your chimney will depend on the type of deposits. A flue lining in a masonry chimney is defined as “a clay, ceramic, or metal liner.” Thermocrete has UL Listing and is approved for gas & oil.

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 chimney liner is air- and water-tight.

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

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.

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 may leak into the house.

The chimney not only vents combustion products but also supplies draft for combustion air. Our main role is to remove flue deposits & evaluate the overall chimney system.

Our objective is to provide recommendations that will improve the safety and 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 multiple cleaning methods to remove chimney deposits. Frequent (at least annual) chimney checks are the only way to know when the chimney needs repairs.

Several of the usual chimney cleaning techniques 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 home. 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 is 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 & blockages from the flue liner, smoke chamber and shelf, firebox & damper. Heat, moisture, creosote & gases will be removed, repaired, or relined with a UL-listed liner system or other approved material that could resist corrosion, softening, or cracking from flue gases at temperatures necessary for the class of the chimney job.

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

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Expressway Chimney give you a free estimate, no-obligation quote and the chimney report to use as you wishes.