Chimney Cap Repairs For West Hempstead

What’s The Need For Chimney Cap Repairs?

A chimney cap repair is typically your West Hempstead dwelling’s first line of defense against water problems. A chimney cap is one of the most pertinent parts of a residence’s healthy chimney. Chimney cap damage is rarely seen from the ground – or even noticed – until something goes awry with it. When roof or chimney cap repair becomes damaged, it loses it imperviousness and resistance to water and starts a host of other damage. Chimney cap repairs are typically made with cement or thin copper, galvanized steel or aluminum sheets that are typically mounted beneath the roof’s shingles. Replacing your chimney cap (or chimney cap sealants) from time to time will go a long way in water tightening your roof and securing your West Hempstead home from water damage.

A chimney cap repair is typically made with concrete or metal – spread or screwed to fit securely around the top of your chimney. If water seems to be allowed to enter into the dwelling through a gap caused by broken or missing chimney cap, there should be major cause for leaks. Expressway provides chimney cap inspections, preventative maintenance and chimney assessments to cushion the chimney as well as the roof and attic from the inevitable rust caused by excessive water intrusion.

Looking For Chimney Cap Damage

Even if your chimney seems to be functional after a heavy rain or snow storm, there could still be underlying damage that might not be obvious to a novice eye. If, when it starts to rain, you notice that there are areas in your residence that start to leak, call Expressway Roofing & Chimney immediately. Our expert chimney techs will find the source of the harm and fix it ASAP. Leaky roofs almost always cause additional problems to other parts of your structure which can include the growth of dangerous mold and mildew… and that will then cost you thousands more to remedy. If you notice detrimental mold, shrinking, blistering or curling shingles, contact an expert 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 Leaky?

Here in the NY tri-state area (and especially in West Hempstead) we get quite a bit of sun, wind, sleet, rain and snow every year. Problem producers definitely include powerful winds that can dislodge the chimney cap material. Rust issues are common with certain types of chimney cap materials. Old age – i.e. many cold winters and hot summers. If the chimney’s cap looks broken, it can quickly become a major leak if left omitted. With so much to gain from having precisely installed or maintained chimney cap, it’s important to ensure that your chimney cap is kept in good working order.

Some Signs The Chimney Needs A New Cap:

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

Whether your West Hempstead house 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.

Spotting Damaged Chimney Caps

Many of the chimneys that our technicians repair are the same chimney caps that were installed when the chimney was first built. Most of the time, this can be replaced by cutting out the old metal chimney cap with an angle grinder and replacing it with a new chimney cap. . Last – but not least – almost every fireplace’s crown needs to be tested for cracks, danger or breaks at least once a month.

Expressway’s team will visit the property and assess the integrity of your home’s chimney system, identify whether your chimney cap needs to be repaired. If the chimney’s cap is rusting and breaking away from the roof, Expressway’s team will replace all of the areas around the spots in question and help to keep the residence’s roof preserved. Expressway regularly fixes chimney caps that can no longer do its job in securing a home from infiltrating water.

If there are undiscovered cracks or compromises in this masonry, the breakage can be faster and more pervasive. Wall boards, insulation, electrical wiring and other property building products can be severely deteriorated by regular water intrusion. Mold is known to be threatening to humans and pets – and – if water is eroding down into your property, the growth can be widespread and very expensive to repair. We suggest you call Expressway to maintain your roof and chimney soon.

Chimney Cap Repairs By Expressway

One chimney contractor 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 evaluate at the chimney cap. We have the proper tools and training and take pride in doing every job correctly the first time. However, our pros know that there are hundreds of other companies 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 Expressway’s previous work. Our chimney experts know that after you take a look, you will see just how much pride our pros 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 reach us at 631.772.6363.