Chimney Repair Near Commack

What Are Some Types Of Chimney Repairs?

Chimneys preserve the place atop the chimney from water infiltrating where the roof joins the chimney. A chimney is one of the most important pieces of a home’s integrity. Chimney damage is rarely seen – or even noticed – until something goes bad with it. When roof or chimneys become damaged, it loses its resistance to water aggression and leaks initiate a host of other problems. Chimney fixes are almost always made with cement or thin metal (tin, steel or aluminum) that is almost always mounted beneath your roof’s shingles. Chimney repair is your fist line of defense from water damage.

A chimney repair is usually made with concrete or metal – spread or screwed to fit securely around the top of the chimney. If water is allowed to flow down into your structure through a gap caused by broken or missing chimney cap, there should be major cause for alarm. Expressway provides chimney services, preventative maintenance and chimney inspections to preserve the chimney as well as the roof and attic from the inevitable deterioration caused by excessive water penetration.

Checking For Chimney Damage

Following a storm, walk around your structure and check for water stains and in your house and ceilings using a flashlight – if possible. Water stains could indicate the start of a chimney leaking problem. Our expert chimney techs may find the source of the problem and fix it ASAP. Leaky roofs always cause additional damage to other parts of your dwelling – which can include the growth of dangerous mold and mildew – and that could assuredly cost the owner thousands more to repair. If you notice harmful mold, shrinking, blistering or curling shingles, call an highly-skilled chimney chimney company such as Expressway to inspect your dwelling’s roof and recommend an appropriate schedule of action before it’s too late.

Do I Need My Chimney Repaired Or Replaced?

A variety of elements can harm the chimney and cause the need for either a chimney repair or a full, new chimney installation. Damage producers definitely include powerful winds that can dislodge the chimney products. Rust issues (which are common with certain types of chimney materials). Workers on your home’s Commack roof may also inadvertently break or dislodge the chimney. If your chimney’s is problematic, it can quickly become a major problem if left unaddressed. With so much to gain from having precisely installed or maintained chimney, it’s important to ensure that your chimney is kept in efficient working order.

Chimney repairs should last about 20 years in Commack’s climate – but can fluctuate due to the amount of wear and tear caused by our climate, storms and other weather patterns.

Chimney Inspections

Many of the chimneys that we repair are the same chimneys that were installed when the chimney was first built. Most of the time this could be addressed by cutting out the old concerning metal or brick chimney with an angle grinder and replacing the deteriorated pieces with new brick or metal. Missing mortar joints also need to be repaired and or re-tuckpointed so that the water can pass the chimney cap. Chimney cracks are one of the main reasons that chimney may leak past the chimney cap or crown. Chimney inspection is a small maintenance task, but it’s one that you can’t afford to overlook. Chimney damage frequently begins to erode chimney masonry below the roofline. Property and roof materials also simply just develop damage over time. Wall boards, insulation, electrical wiring and other home building materials can be severely broken by regular water infiltration. Because harm happens below the roof and out of sight, clients can not become aware of possible damage until a major safety and property risk occurs. We suggest you call Expressway to inspect your roof and chimney soon.

Chimney Repairs By Expressway

Reach out to Expressway’s crew of roofing experts today to get started! This is one of the reasons it’s not advisable for the average homeowner to perform a chimney repair or installation alone. Part of our chimney test service includes a close up look at your chimney. Our technicians have the right tools and training and take pride in doing every job exactly the first time. However, our chimney experts know that there are a ton of other companies options to choose from.

Why choose us? We could talk about quality and the ‘Expressway Advantage’. We let our work speak for itself. Feel free to check out our Google reviews – or even look at some of Expressway’s previous work. We know that after you take a look, you can see just how much pride we take in each venture. If it’s time for a chimney consultation or you definitely know there’s trouble with the chimney, you can reach us at 631.772.6363 – 24/7/365. We offer emergency services too.

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