Chimney Cap Repairs For The Town of Oyster Bay

What’s The Need For Chimney Cap Repairs?

A chimney cap repair is typically your The Town of Oyster Bay property’s first line of protection against water breakage. Your chimney cap is one of the most neglected spots when it comes to the adequate maintenance 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 impede your The Town of Oyster Bay structure from water damage. The chimney cap caulking used to keep your chimney cap in place will slowly erode, making your roof susceptible to leaks. Replacing the chimney cap (or chimney cap sealants) from time to time will go a long way in water tightening the roof and cushioning your The Town of Oyster Bay home from water aggression.

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 assessments to defend your chimney as well as the roof and attic from the inevitable corrosion caused by excessive water penetration.

Chimney Cap Problems To Look For

Following a storm, walk around your residence and maintain for water stains and in your house and ceilings using a flashlight – if possible. Water stains could indicate the start of your chimney leaking issue. Expressway’s expert chimney pros recommend you never let leaks go without repair for very long. On your structure’s roof, do you see unhealthy mold, algae, mildew or fungus growth? If you notice risky mold, shrinking, blistering or curling shingles, call an expert chimney cap chimney contractor such as Expressway to evaluate 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 The Town of Oyster Bay) we get quite a bit of sun, wind, sleet, rain and snow every year. Leakage producers definitely include powerful winds that can move the chimney cap material. Improperly-installed chimney caps or poor-quality cement or caulking used in the sealing process. Old age – i.e. many cold winters and hot summers. A chimney cap that has rotted from the elements will eventually cause leaks to the roofing system, as the chimney cap repair helps avert water damages from occurring 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 excellent working order.

Some Signs A Chimney Needs A New Cap:

• If your chimney cap is dislodge
• When the chimney cap looks rusted or rotted through
• If your 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
• Your chimney is leaking water into your structure.

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

Recognizing Trouble Below The Surface

Many of the chimneys that we repair are the same chimney caps that were installed when the chimney was initially built. Most of the time, this can be repaired by cutting out the old metal chimney cap with an angle grinder and replacing it with a new chimney cap. . Missing mortar joints also need to be renovated and or re-tuckpointed so that the water can guardedly pass by the chimney cap.

Chimney crown cracks are one of the main reasons that chimney can leak underneath 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 sections in question and help to keep the home’s roof preserved. Expressway regularly addresses chimney caps that can no longer do its job in preserving a dwelling from eroding water.

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

The Chimney Repair Contractors

Reach out to our team of roofing experts today to get started! There are many components of your chimney system. Chimney caps often need to be customized exactly in order to work properly. Part of our chimney inspection service includes a close up evaluate at the chimney cap. Expressway would love to handle all of the chimney cap repairs and other property needs. However, we 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’. We let Expressway’s work speak for itself. Feel free to check out our 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 our technicians take in each venture. 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.