Chimney Cap Repairs For East Moriches

Some Of The Numerous Types Of Chimney Caps

Chimney caps defend the spot atop the chimney from leaking water where the roof meets the chimney. Your chimney cap is one of the most forgotten areas when it comes to the adequate sustainment of a property. Chimney cap damage is rarely seen from the ground – or even noticed – until something goes bad with it. Chimney cap repairs are necessary to impede your East Moriches residence from water leakage. Chimney cap repairs are most commonly made with cement or thin copper, galvanized steel or aluminum sheets that are generally mounted beneath your roof’s shingles. Replacing your chimney cap (or chimney cap sealants) from time to time will go a long way in water tightening your roof and preserving your East Moriches dwelling from water penetration.

A chimney cap repair is typically made with concrete or metal – spread or screwed to fit securely around the top of the chimney. If water looks allowed to penetrate into the property through a gap caused by leaking or missing chimney cap, there should be major cause for alarm. Expressway provides chimney cap inspections, preventative maintenance and chimney assessments to cushion the chimney as well as the roof and attic from the inevitable deterioration caused by excessive water intrusion.

Checking Chimney Cap Damage

Even if your chimney seems to be okay after a heavy rain or snow storm, there could still be underlying problems that might not be visible to a novice eye. Water stains could indicate the start of your chimney leaking issue. Expressway’s professional chimney pros recommend you never let leaks go without reseal for very long. On your dwelling’s roof, do you see dangerous mold, algae, mildew or fungus growth? If you notice threatening mold, shrinking, blistering or curling shingles, call an expert chimney cap company such as Expressway to analyze your residence’s roof and recommend an appropriate course of action before it’s too late.

Do I Need My Chimney Cap Repaired?

Here in the NY tri-state area (and especially in East Moriches) we get quite a bit of sun, wind, sleet, rain and snow every year. Squirrels, raccoons and other animals may be tearing at the chimney cap to get in. Rust trouble are common with certain types of chimney cap metals. Workers on a East Moriches roof may also inadvertently harm or dislodge the chimney cap. If the chimney’s cap seems to be leaky, it can quickly become a major leak if left overlooked. With so much to gain from having properly installed or maintained chimney cap, it is important to ensure that your chimney cap is kept in fine working order.

Some Signs Your Chimney Needs A New Cap:

• If the chimney cap is dislodge
• When the chimney cap appears rusted or rotted through
• If the chimney cap seems to be coming loose
• Your chimney cap is covered with roofing tar
• You’re installing new roof shingles – or having other roofing work done
• Your chimney seems to be leaking water into your home.

Whether your East Moriches house has a fireplace that was built with masonry stone or brick – you’ll have to maintain the chimney cap so that it won’t leak.

Chimney Cap Inspections

Many of the chimneys that our technicians repair are the same chimney caps that were installed when the chimney was first built. The next thing that our technicians would assess the bricks that are above the chimney cap need to be corrected. Last – but not least – almost every fireplace’s crown needs to be scrutinized for cracks, damage or breaks at least once a month.

Our team will visit the property and assess the integrity of your residence’s chimney system, identify whether your chimney cap needs to be resealed. Chimney inspection appears a small maintenance task, but it’s one that you can’t afford to overlook. Chimney leakage frequently begins to erode chimney masonry below the roofline.

If there are undiscovered cracks or compromises in this masonry, the damage can be faster and more pervasive. Mold growth – which is usually in dark, undrafted and damp places are best for growing and harboring harmful mold. Mold is known to be unhealthy to humans and pets – and – if water is damaging down into your residence, the growth can be widespread and very expensive to remedy. We suggest you call Expressway to test your roof and chimney soon.

Expressway: The Chimney Cap Repair Company

One chimney contractor doesn’t fit all. There are many features of a chimney system. Chimney caps often need to be customized properly in order to work correctly. Part of Expressway’s chimney inspection service includes a close up inspect at your chimney cap. Expressway would love to handle all of your chimney cap repairs and other dwelling needs. However, our chimney experts know that there are hundreds of other chimney companies options to choose from. Why choose Expressway’s chimney experts? We could talk about quality and the ‘Expressway Advantage’. We let our work speak for itself. Feel free to check out Expressway’s Google reviews – or even look at some of our previous work. Our pros know that after you take a look, you will see just how much pride our technicians take in each job. If it’s time for a chimney cap inspection or you know there’s trouble with your chimney cap, you can contact East Moriches’s local chimney experts at 631.772.6363.