Chimney Cap Repairs For Mattituck

What Problems Does A Chimney Cap Repair Repair?

Chimney caps preserve the section atop the chimney from leaking water where the roof meets the chimney. A chimney cap is one of the most imperitive parts of a residence’s healthy chimney. Chimney cap damage is rarely seen from the ground – or even noticed – until something goes bad with it. Chimney cap repairs are necessary to prevent your Mattituck dwelling from water damage. Chimney cap repairs are generally made with cement or thin copper, galvanized steel or aluminum sheets that are typically mounted beneath your roof’s shingles. Chimney cap repair is the first line of defense 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. When installed precisely, proper chimney cap repairs will serve you for many years. Expressway provides chimney cap inspections, preventative maintenance and chimney inspections to defend your chimney as well as the roof and attic from the inevitable rotting caused by excessive water penetration.

Chimney Cap Trouble To Watch For

Even if your chimney appears okay after a heavy rain or snow storm, there could still be underlying leakage that might not be evident to a novice eye. Water stains could indicate the start of your chimney leaking damage. Our expert chimney techs will find the source of the damage and reseal it ASAP. Leaky roofs almost always cause additional damage to other parts of your residence which can include the growth of risky mold and mildew… and that will then cost the owner thousands more to replace. If you notice harmful mold, shrinking, blistering or curling shingles, call an expert chimney cap company such as Expressway to check your home’s roof and recommend an appropriate course of action before it’s too late.

Do I Need My Chimney Cap Repaired?

A variety of things can dislodge the chimney cap and initiate the need for either a chimney cap repair or a chimney cap installation. Squirrels, raccoons and other animals may be tearing at the chimney cap to get in. Rust leaks are common with certain types of chimney cap products. Old age – i.e. many cold winters and hot summers. If your chimney’s cap appears problematic, it can quickly become a major harm if left omitted. With so much to gain from having correctly installed or maintained chimney cap, it’s always important to ensure that your chimney cap is kept in good working order.

Some Signs The Chimney Needs A New Cap:

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

Whether your Mattituck 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 Issues

Many of the property’s chimneys in Mattituck are over 50 years old (or more) and failing. The next factor that we would watch the bricks that are above the chimney cap need to be renovated. Missing mortar joints also need to be resealed and or re-tuckpointed so that the water can harmlessly pass by the chimney cap.

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

Home pieces can simply develop breakage over time. Wall boards, insulation, electrical wiring and other property building products can be severely broken by regular water seepage. Because damage occurrs below the roof and out of sight, homeowners may not become aware of the problem until a major safety and property risk occurs. We suggest you call Expressway to maintain your roof and chimney soon.

Chimney Cap Repairs By Expressway

One company doesn’t fit all. There are many parts of a chimney system. Chimney caps often need to be customized precisely in order to work properly. When Expressway’s expert roofing experts install and construct new chimney cap, our technicians take the time to make sure the material chimney cap looks to be a consummate fit – in terms of shape and size for your chimney and roof. We have the right tools and training and take pride in doing every job precisely the first time. However, our technicians know that there are a lot of other companies options to choose from. Why choose Expressway’s chimney experts? Our technicians could talk about quality and the ‘Expressway Advantage’. Our chimney experts 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 will see just how much delight we take in each project. If it’s time for a chimney cap inspection or you know there’s trouble with your chimney cap, you can contact us at 631.772.6363.