The Town Of Smithtown, LI’s Top Prefab Chimney Service

The chimney is one of the most taken-for-granted components of a house. The fact that chimneys often do their job perfectly, even when overlooked, contributes to this notion that ‘it’s probably fine’. A chimney deteriorated by constant exposure to the weather ultimately be a potential safety hazard. Regular chimney maintenance is crucial to prevent issues, deterioration & future expensive, high-cost chimney repairs.

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

Expressway repairs complications to all parts of your fireplace or chimney. Whether an owner needs a chimney repointing, chimney repairs to missing or loose bricks, repair of a leaking chimney crown, broken flue liner or other chimney defect.

A stone chimney acts & is like a brick chimney & it might also be protected from the effects of water penetration.

Hundreds of masonry components are porous and will absorb large amounts of water.

Common brick is like a sponge, absorbing water and wicking moisture to the chimney interior.

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

For a metal, brick or fabricated chimney repair evaluation 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 might prevent some of the most steep trouble. If you don’t have a chimney cap on your chimney, stop reading and call our trusted team for an estimate now! Every chimney contractor knows that a safe chimney cap is a must.

Many chimney caps today are built from aluminum, galvanized steel or decorative metals.

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

Chimney dampers may help prevent water penetrations, heat loss and keep you warm and saving you money.

When closed, the damper serves as a chimney cap & with a slight pull of the chain it releases the spring-loaded top into the open position when you’re ready to enjoy a nice fire.

Sometimes it’s hard to believe how industrious animals and birds will be over the summer crafting a wonderfully cozy nest right inside your chimney.

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

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

Water starts more leaks than any other element. It soaks into porous bricks & 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 proper ventilation & 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 may send sparks onto the roof or nearby flammable products. Stray sparks can be stopped by the mesh cover that is a part of all our chimney caps.

The Town Of Smithtown Chimney Caps & Top Dampers

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 & ideal for fireplaces & chimneys serving gas, oil, wood, or coal appliances.

It conforms to any chimney size & 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.

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

The liner protects your house from heat transfer to nearby combustibles. 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 erode, heat transfers more quickly to combustibles and gases like carbon monoxide can leak into the home.

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

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

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 pros employ a variety of cleaning techniques to remove chimney deposits. Frequent (at least annual) chimney consultations are the only way to know when the chimney requires attention.

Several of the typical chimney cleaning techniques 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 clean the flue by standard or mechanical methods, chemicals may be used to loosen & dissolve heavy deposits.

A thorough chimney sweep should remove soot, creosote & blockages from the flue liner, smoke chamber and shelf, firebox & damper. Heat, moisture, creosote and gases may be removed, repaired, or relined with a UL-listed liner system or other approved product that might resist corrosion, softening, or cracking from flue gases at temperatures necessary for the class of the chimney service.

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

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Our contractors give you a free estimate, no-obligation quote & the chimney inspection to use as your family wishes.