Expert, Local, Town Of Smithtown Chimney Specialist

The chimney is one of the most taken-for-granted things of a property. The chimney tends to not receive the care or the concern usually afforded other hazardous household systems. Chimneys perform several important functions & their simple appearance misrepresents their complex construction and performance requirements. Regular chimney maintenance is critical to prevent trouble, deterioration & future preventible, high-cost chimney corrections.

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

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

While most stone is not affected by water penetration, large amounts of mortar are required to bond the stone properly.

Lots of masonry products are porous and may absorb large amounts of water.

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

Caps and dampers keep out the weather, all animals and 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 consultation call or text our team at 631.388.7555.

One of the least expensive parts of the chimney venting system is the one that often prevent some of the most budget-busting headaches. If you don’t have a chimney cap on your chimney, stop reading right now and call Town Of Smithtown’s local roofing experts for an estimate now! Every chimney technician 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 dwelling.

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

With precision engineering this damper is easy to open and close, sealing tight when not in use.

It is the perfect upgrade for fireplace chimneys in older houses that hardly ever have a damper.

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

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 and the side mesh prevents pests and leaves from entering. A properly fitted chimney cap or guard may slow wear-and-tear on your chimney and lining, saving you from costly repairs.

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

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

Chimneys may block correct ventilation & even allow pests to enter your house, potentially spreading disease & causing havoc. Our strong mesh and lids can 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 component of all our chimney caps.

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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 and 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- and water-tight.

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.

If flue gases penetrate brick and mortar, the chimney’s lifespan is drastically reduced. Liners also provide a correctly-sized flue for efficient appliance performance.

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

The required cleaning frequency can depend on use, type of installation, fuel, & burning habits of the homeowner.

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 experts employ various cleaning systems to remove chimney deposits. Frequent (at least annual) chimney inspections are the only way to know when the chimney needs maintenance.

Several of the common 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 property. 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 and damper. Heat, moisture, creosote & gases could 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 job.

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

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We give you a free inspection, no-obligation quote and the chimney report to use as the owner wishes.