Town Of North Hempstead, LI’s Top Prefab Chimney Contractor

The chimney is one of the most useful features of a residence. Your chimney tends to not receive the thought or the concern usually given other obstructed household systems. Chimneys perform several pertinent functions and their simple appearance misrepresents their complex construction and performance requirements. Weather-damaged lining systems, flue obstructions and freed up masonry materials all present a threat to homes.

The complication is that a ton of masonry chimneys were not designed to handle the venting requirements of modern high-efficiency heating appliances burning natural gas & oil. Masonry products deteriorate quickly when exposed to the extreme freeze/thaw processes of Town Of North Hempstead, in which moisture that has penetrated the products periodically freezes & expands causing undue stress. Water in the chimney also starts rust in steel and cast iron, weakening or destroying the metal parts. Chimney caps, also called rain covers, are probably the most inexpensive preventive measure that a client might employ to prevent water penetration & leaks to the chimney. Defective mortar joints or the use of unsound mortar or brick will greatly increase the tendency to absorb & move water to the interior of the masonry chimney. Our masons might advise you in your own unique situation what is best for you. For a metal, brick or fabricated chimney repair inspection 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 may prevent some of the most costly issues. If you don’t have a chimney cap on your chimney, stop reading and call Town Of North Hempstead’s local roofing experts for an estimate now! Every chimney expert knows that a safe chimney cap is a must. Chimney caps come in all different varieties, shapes, sizes and materials. In especially windy areas chimneys also may prevent downdrafts by blocking crosswinds from entering the chimney. Chimney dampers could help prevent water penetrations, heat loss & keep you warm and saving you money. It is the perfect upgrade for fireplace chimneys in older houses that rarely have a damper. These blockages can cause fire hazards & smoke back drafting into the home.

Metal fireboxes, liners & dampers all can suffer rust & deterioration. Chimney liner tiles & mortar can crumble & crack leading to critical complications. The chimney cap cover deflects the rain and the side mesh areas prevent pests & leaves from entering the chimney. Of course, proper chimney cleaning & maintenance are still recommended annually.

Our chimney repair and installation experts are very knowledgeable about numerous types of chimney caps, guards & dampers. Water begins more weakening than any other element. It soaks into porous bricks and weathers at the mortar. A chimney cap that covers all flues can protect you from immoderate repairs. Chimneys could block proper ventilation and even enter your home, potentially spreading disease and wreaking havoc. Our strong mesh & lids might keep even the most determined animals out! Your fireplace might spew sparks out into the environment, onto the roof or nearby flammable products. Stray sparks could be stopped cold by the meshing cover that is a component of all of our chimney caps.

LI Chimney Contractors For All Chimney Chimney Lining Replacements

The method chosen or 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 undergone rigorous UL Listing & it is an approved liner for gas and oil. It conforms to any shape, size & length of the chimney and become a non-destructive chimney lining system which is corrosion-proof, flame & heat resistant, airtight liner with a rigidity of a steel. A stainless steel chimney liner locks in moisture and flue gases in your chimney & keeps them out of your structure.

Stainless steel liners have been UL Tested under the most extreme conditions including multiple simulated chimney fires exceeding 2100F so you’ll sleep soundly at night knowing that your house is safer for yourself and your family. The liner protects the house from heat transfer to combustibles. In the NBS tests, unlined chimneys allowed heat to move through the chimney so rapidly that the adjacent woodwork caught fire in only 3 1/2 hours. The flue gases are acidic in nature and literally eat away at the mortar joints from inside the chimney. Liners provide a rightly-sized flue for optimum efficiency of appliances. Modern wood stoves & gas or oil furnaces require a correctly-sized flue to perform correctly. Our obvious task is to remove flue deposits & evaluate the complete condition of the chimney system.

The required cleaning frequency may depend on amount of use, the type of installation, the type of fuel and the burning habits of the consumer. Chimneys should be cleaned when accumulations of soot and creosote approach or exceed 1/4 inch. Accumulations of glaze in excess of 1/8 inch could be removed. Our technicians 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 fixing.

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