Chimney Cap Repairs For Old Mastic

Some Of The Many Types Of Chimney Caps

A chimney cap repair is generally your Old Mastic structure’s first line of protection against water breakage. Your chimney cap is one of the most overlooked sections when it comes to the adequate upkeep of a dwelling. Chimney cap damage is rarely seen from the ground – or even noticed – until something goes wrong with it. Chimney cap repairs are necessary to avert your Old Mastic home from water problems. 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. Chimney cap repair is the first line of defense 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 correctly, proper chimney cap repairs will serve you for many years. Expressway provides chimney cap inspections, preventative maintenance and chimney inspections to protect your chimney as well as the roof and attic from the inevitable rust caused by excessive water infiltration.

Evaluating For Chimney Cap Damage

Even if your chimney looks dry after a heavy rain or snow storm, there could still be underlying problems that might not be visible to a novice eye. If, when it starts to rain, you notice that there are areas in your home that start to leak, call Expressway Roofing & Chimney immediately. Our expert chimney techs will find the source of the problem and replace it ASAP. On your dwelling’s roof, do you see toxic mold, algae, mildew or fungus growth? If you notice sickening mold, shrinking, blistering or curling shingles, contact an expert chimney cap chimney company such as Expressway to test your residence’s roof and recommend an appropriate course of action before it’s too late.

Repairing Your Own Chimney Cap

A variety of elements can break your chimney cap and cause the need for either a chimney cap repair or a chimney cap installation. Problem producers definitely include powerful winds that can move the chimney cap material. Incorrectly-installed chimney caps or poor-quality cement or caulking used in the sealing process. Old age – i.e. many cold winters and hot summers. If your chimney’s cap looks leaky, it can quickly become a major harm if left overlooked. With so much to gain from having precisely installed or maintained chimney cap, it is important to ensure that your chimney cap is kept in optimum working order.

Some Signs A Chimney Needs A New Cap:

• If the chimney cap is harmed
• When the chimney cap appears rusted or rotted through
• If the chimney cap looks coming loose
• Your chimney cap appears 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.

Whether your Old Mastic structure 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.

Recognizing Harm Below The Surface

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

Our team will visit your property and assess the integrity of your dwelling’s chimney system, identify whether your chimney cap needs to be resealed. Chimney inspection looks to be a small maintenance task, but it’s one that you can’t afford to overlook. Expressway regularly addresses chimney caps that can no longer do its job in preserving a home from aggressive water.

If there are undiscovered cracks or compromises in this masonry, the breakage can be faster and more pervasive. Mold growth – which is generally in dark, undrafted and damp spots are excellent for growing and harboring threatening mold. Mold is known to be risky to humans and pets – and – if water is infiltrating down into your residence, the growth can be widespread and very expensive to address. We suggest you call Expressway to analyze your roof and chimney soon.

Chimney Cap Repairs By Expressway

One chimney 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 exactly. Part of our chimney inspection service includes a close up inspect at your chimney cap. Expressway would love to handle all of the chimney cap problems and other home needs. However, our pros know that there are a ton of other chimney contractors options to choose from. Why choose Expressway? We 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 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 the chimney cap, you can reach us at 631.772.6363.