Town Of Easthampton, LI’s Top Factory-Built Chimney Expert

The chimney is one of the most taken-for-granted components of a property. The chimney tends to not receive the attention or the concern usually directed other hazardous household systems. Chimneys are far from the quiet, passive black holes that are ‘just there’ that most property managers assume them to be. Regular chimney maintenance is foundational to prevent harm, deterioration & future widespread, high-cost chimney repairs.

Carelessly lined chimneys can cause a number of inordinate structural and cosmetic worries for the consumer & also create potentially imperitive safety hazards.

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

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

Chimney caps, also called rain covers, are probably the most inexpensive preventive measure that a consumer should employ to prevent water penetration & deterioration to the chimney.

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

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

For a metal, brick or fabricated chimney repair consultation call or text us at 631.388.7555.

One of the least expensive parts of the chimney venting system is the one that will prevent some of the most hefty harm. If you don’t have a chimney cap on your chimney, stop reading and call our chimney pros for an estimate now! Every chimney mason 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 structure.

Some caps will actually help facilitate the updraft function of the chimney as well by virtue of their special design.

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

When closed, the damper serves as a chimney cap and 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.

Even just falling leaves might build up without the most apt chimney cap in place.

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

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

Water causes more leaks 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 expensive repairs.

Chimneys may block proper ventilation & even allow pests to enter your house, 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 part of all our chimney caps.

Town Of Easthampton Chimney Caps & Top Dampers

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 & 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. NBS tests showed that unlined chimneys let heat move so quickly that adjacent woodwork caught fire within 3½ hours.

If flue gases penetrate brick & mortar, the chimney’s lifespan is drastically reduced. 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. An improperly-sized liner may cause creosote buildup in wood stoves and increase carbon monoxide risks.

Our mission is to provide recommendations that could improve the safety and efficiency of your appliance & venting system.

Chimneys should be cleaned when soot & creosote accumulations approach or exceed 1/4 inch. Glaze build-up in excess of 1/8 inch can be removed. We employ a variety of cleaning techniques to remove chimney deposits. Frequent (at least annual) chimney checks are the only way to know when the chimney is in need of attention.

Several of the typical 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 & 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 is impossible to sweep the flue by standard or mechanical methods, chemicals may be used to loosen & dissolve heavy deposits.

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

Chemical Cleaning: This calls for two trips — sometimes three if necessary. Our chimney masons can 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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We offer free estimate, no-obligation quote and the chimney report to use as a homeowner wishes.