Chimney Cap Repairs For Lake Grove

A Few Of The Multiple Types Of Chimney Caps

A chimney cap repair is most commonly your Lake Grove residence’s first line of protection against water harm. A chimney cap is one of the most pertinent parts of a dwelling’s healthy chimney. Chimney cap damage is rarely seen from the ground – or even noticed – until something goes wrong with it. Chimney cap repairs are necessary to prevent your Lake Grove structure from water leakage. Chimney cap repairs are typically made with cement or thin copper, galvanized steel or aluminum sheets that are most commonly 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 the roof and securing your Lake Grove dwelling from water damage.

A chimney cap repair is typically made with concrete or metal – spread or screwed to fit securely around the top of the chimney. When installed properly, proper chimney cap repairs will serve you for many years. Expressway provides chimney cap inspections, preventative maintenance and chimney inspections to defend the chimney as well as the roof and attic from the inevitable corrosion caused by excessive water infiltration.

Chimney Cap Trouble To Look For

Even if your chimney looks okay after a heavy rain or snow storm, there could still be underlying leakage that might not be noticeable to a novice eye. Water stains could indicate the start of your chimney leaking issue. Expressway’s highly-skilled chimney pros recommend you never let leaks go without fix for very long. Leaky roofs almost always cause additional problems to other parts of your dwelling which can include the growth of toxic mold and mildew… and that will then cost the owner thousands more to remedy. If you notice unhealthy mold, shrinking, blistering or curling shingles, contact an highly-skilled chimney cap company such as Expressway to check your structure’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 Lake Grove) 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 issues are common with certain types of chimney cap metals. Workers on a Lake Grove roof may also inadvertently harm or dislodge the chimney cap. A chimney cap that has rotted from the elements will eventually cause problems to your roofing system, as your chimney cap repair helps avert water problems from happening to your roof deck and shingle system. With so much to gain from having precisely installed or maintained chimney cap, it is important to ensure that the chimney cap is kept in good working order.

Some Signs A Chimney Needs A New Cap:

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

Whether your Lake Grove property 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 structure’s chimneys in Lake Grove are over 50 years old (or more) and failing. The next element that our pros would watch the bricks that are above the chimney cap need to be addressed. Last – but not least – almost every fireplace’s crown needs to be studied for cracks, leaks or breaks at least once a month.

Chimney crown cracks are one of the main reasons that chimney can leak beyond the chimney cap. If the chimney’s cap is rusting and breaking away from your roof, Expressway’s team will replace all of the areas around the places in question and help to keep your home’s roof preserved. Chimney damage frequently begins to erode chimney masonry below the roofline.

If there are undiscovered cracks or compromises in this masonry, the leakage can be faster and more pervasive. Wall boards, insulation, electrical wiring and other property building materials can be really broken by regular water intrusion. Because leakage occurrs below the roof and out of sight, homeowners may not become aware of possible damage until a major safety and property risk occurs. We suggest you call Expressway to evaluate your roof and chimney soon.

The Chimney Repair Techs

One chimney company doesn’t fit all. This is one of the redresses to why it’s not advisable for the average property owner to perform a chimney cap repair on their own roof. Part of Expressway’s chimney inspection service includes a close up inspect at the chimney cap. Our chimney experts have the right tools and training and take pride in doing every job properly the first time. However, we know that there are hundreds of other chimney contractors options to choose from. Why choose Expressway? Our technicians 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 chimney experts know that after you take a look, you will see just how much joy we take in each task. If it’s time for a chimney cap inspection or you know there’s trouble with the chimney cap, you can reach Expressway Roofing & Chimney at 631.772.6363.