Great, Local, Westhampton Chimney Company

The chimney is one of the most useful features of a property. Your chimney tends to not receive the care or the concern usually given other troublesome household systems. Chimneys perform several pivotal functions & their simple appearance misrepresents their complex construction and performance requirements. Damaged or deteriorated flue liners of masonry chimneys often become soft, cracked or otherwise broken – such that it/they no longer have the ability to control & contain the dangerous by-products of combustion.

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

Expressway repairs leaks to all parts of your fireplace or chimney. Whether a property manager wishes for a chimney repointing, chimney repairs to missing or loose bricks, repair of a leaking chimney crown, broken flue liner or other chimney defect.

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

Numerous of masonry materials are porous and may absorb large amounts of water.

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

Caps & dampers keep out the weather, all animals & most debris – all while keeping sparks from leaving the chimney which may 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 might prevent some of the most costly damage. If you don’t have a chimney cap on your chimney, stop reading right now and call Expressway Roofing & Chimney for an estimate now! Every chimney specialist knows that a safe chimney cap is a must.

Chimney caps come in all different varieties, shapes, sizes and products.

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

Our chimney craftsmen might 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.

These blockages will cause fire hazards & smoke back drafting into the dwelling.

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

Our experts will come out and recommend the best option for you and provide a written estimate to install a new chimney cap, damper, or guard.

Water starts more leaks than any other element. It soaks into porous bricks and weathers the mortar. It’s a common problem: raccoons, squirrels, birds & 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 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.

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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 and chimneys serving gas, oil, wood, or coal appliances.

It conforms to any chimney size and shape, becoming a corrosion-proof, flame- and heat-resistant, airtight system with steel-like rigidity. 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 house 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.

If flue gases penetrate brick & 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.

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

Chimneys should be cleaned when soot & creosote accumulations approach or exceed 1/4 inch. Glaze build-up over 1/8 inch can be removed. Our experts employ several cleaning systems to remove chimney deposits. Frequent (at least annual) chimney inspections are the only way to know when the chimney is in need of maintenance.

 

Several of the common chimney cleaning techniques 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 house. This cleaning is effective for soot & 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 sweep the flue by standard or mechanical methods, chemicals may be used to loosen & dissolve heavy deposits.

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

Chemical Cleaning: This requires two trips — sometimes 3 if necessary. Our chimney masons can usually complete the job in a couple of hours & ensure your house 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 provide you with a free inspection, no-obligation quote and the chimney inspection to use as the owner wishes.