Town Of Patchogue, LI’s Top Custom Chimney Expert

The chimney is one of the most under appreciated features of a house. Every chimney tends to not receive the consideration or the concern usually directed other hazardous household systems. Chimneys perform several pivotal functions & their simple appearance misrepresents their complex construction & performance requirements. Leaky or deteriorated flue liners of masonry chimneys will become soft, cracked or otherwise faulty – such that it/they no longer have the ability to control and contain the hazardous by-products of combustion.

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

Masonry elements deteriorate quickly when exposed to the extreme freeze/thaw processes of Town Of Patchogue, in which moisture that has penetrated the products periodically freezes & 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 householder may employ to prevent water penetration and harm to the chimney.

Installing chimney caps & dampers often protect your chimney and 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 can ignite nearby combustibles like your roofing shingles, siding or nearby trees.

For a metal, brick or fabricated chimney repair evaluation call or text Expressway 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 budget-busting setbacks. If you don’t have a chimney cap on your chimney, stop reading right now 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.

Chimney caps also come with spark shields to prevent stray airborne particles that are still burning from exiting onto your roof.

Our chimney contractors will 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 and seals out weather, insects, birds and animals.

It’s hard to think how destructive animals and birds can be over the summer crafting a wonderfully cozy nest right inside your chimney.

Rain is moisture and moisture is an enemy of a healthy fireplace and flue. Chimney liner tiles & mortar could crumble and crack, leading to serious leaks. The chimney cap cover deflects rain and the side mesh prevents pests & leaves from entering. Still, regular chimney cleaning and maintenance are always recommended.

Our chimney repair & installation technicians are knowledgeable about a wide variety of chimney caps, guards & dampers.

Water starts more leaks than any other element. It soaks into porous bricks & erodes the mortar. It’s a common problem: raccoons, squirrels, birds and bats try to make their home in your chimney.

Chimneys can block proper ventilation and even allow pests to enter your house, potentially spreading disease and causing havoc. Our strong mesh & lids will keep even the most determined animals out!

Your fireplace may 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.

LI Chimney Contractors for Chimney Lining Replacements

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 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.

Stainless steel liners are UL tested under extreme conditions, including simulated chimney fires over 2100°F, so you’ll sleep soundly knowing your home 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 & gases like carbon monoxide can leak into the house.

Modern stoves and furnaces need a properly-sized flue to operate efficiently. An incorrectly-sized liner may cause creosote buildup in wood stoves and increase carbon monoxide risks.

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

Chimneys should be cleaned when soot and creosote accumulations approach or exceed 1/4 inch. Glaze build-up in excess of 1/8 inch should be removed. Our technicians employ multiple cleaning systems to remove chimney deposits. Frequent (at least annual) chimney estimates are the only way to know when the chimney requires repairs.

Several of the common chimney cleaning methods we provide include:

Standard Sweep. This is the normal cleaning method and uses brushes to clean the flue. A powerful, well-filtered vacuum prevents soot & creosote from entering the residence. 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 and dissolve heavy deposits.

A thorough chimney sweep could 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 necessary for the class of the chimney service.

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

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Our contractors offer free inspection, no-obligation quote & the chimney report to use as a homeowner wishes.