Chimney Cap Repairs For Moriches

What Issues Does A Chimney Cap Repair Fix?

Chimney caps protect the place atop the chimney from leaking water where the roof meets the chimney. Your chimney cap is one of the most overlooked areas when it comes to the adequate preservation of a property. Chimney cap damage is rarely seen from the ground – or even noticed – until something goes wrong with it. When roof or chimney cap repair becomes problematic, it loses it imperviousness and resistance to water and initiates a host of other issues. Chimney cap repairs are generally made with cement or thin copper, galvanized steel or aluminum sheets that are generally mounted beneath the roof’s shingles. Replacing the chimney cap (or chimney cap sealants) from time to time will go a long way in water tightening the roof and defending your Moriches residence from water intrusion.

A chimney cap’s purpose is to prevent rain water and melting snow from leaking your structure. When installed precisely, proper chimney cap repairs will serve you for many years. Expressway provides chimney cap inspections, preventative maintenance and chimney inspections to secure the chimney as well as the roof and attic from the inevitable corrosion caused by excessive water penetration.

Inspecting For Chimney Cap Damage

Even if your chimney looks okay after a heavy rain or snow storm, there could still be underlying damage that might not be noticeable to a novice eye. Water stains could indicate the start of your chimney leaking damage. Our trained chimney techs will find the source of the complication and reseal it ASAP. Leaky roofs almost always cause additional problems to other parts of your structure which can include the growth of unhealthy mold and mildew… and that will then cost you thousands more to repair. If you notice harmful mold, shrinking, blistering or curling shingles, contact an professional chimney cap chimney company such as Expressway to evaluate your dwelling’s roof and recommend an appropriate course of action before it’s too late.

How Does A Chimney Cap Become Closed?

A variety of elements can rot the chimney cap and start 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. Incorrectly-installed chimney caps or poor-quality cement or caulking used in the sealing process. Workers on a Moriches roof may also inadvertently break or dislodge the chimney cap. If your chimney’s cap is leaky, it can quickly become a major leak if left passed over. With so much to gain from having correctly installed or maintained chimney cap, it’s important to ensure that the chimney cap is kept in efficient working order.

Some Signs The Chimney Needs A New Cap:

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

Chimney cap repairs for your dwelling should last about 20 years in Moriches’s climate due to the amount of wear and tear caused by New York’s weather.

Spotting Damaged Chimney Caps

Many of the property’s chimneys in Moriches are over 50 years old (or more) and failing. The next element that we would look the bricks that are above the chimney cap need to be fixed. Last – but not least – almost every fireplace’s crown needs to be inspected for cracks, defects or breaks at least once a month.

Expressway’s team will visit your property and assess the integrity of the structure’s chimney system, identify whether the chimney cap needs to be fixed. Chimney inspection is a small maintenance task, but it’s one that you can’t afford to overlook. Chimney problems typically 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 home building products can be heavily deteriorated by regular water penetration. Mold is known to be harmful to humans and pets – and – if water is eroding down into your residence, the growth can be widespread and very expensive to replace. We suggest you call Expressway to check your roof and chimney soon.

Chimney Cap Repairs By Expressway

One chimney contractor doesn’t fit all. This is one of the reasons to why it’s not advisable for the average customer to perform a chimney cap installation on their own chimney. Part of Expressway’s chimney inspection service includes a close up inspect at your chimney cap. We have the latest 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 chimney contractors options to choose from. Why choose us? Our chimney experts could talk about quality and the ‘Expressway Advantage’. Our technicians let Expressway’s work speak for itself. Feel free to check out Expressway’s Google reviews – or even look at some of our previous work. Our technicians know that after you take a look, you will see just how much delight our technicians 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 contact Expressway Roofing & Chimney at 631.772.6363.