Chimney Cap Repairs For Babylon

What Problems Does A Chimney Cap Repair Fix?

Chimney caps secure the place atop the chimney from leaking water where the roof meets the chimney. Your chimney cap is one of the most overlooked spots when it comes to the adequate preservation of a property. Most clients don’t give a lot of thought to their Babylon home’s (or business’s) chimney caps integrity. When roof or chimney cap repair becomes problematic, it loses it imperviousness and resistance to water and starts a host of other damage. The chimney cap caulking used to keep the chimney cap in place will slowly erode, making the roof prone to leaks. Warped or missing chimney cap parts can lead to serious water leak and heavy problems to your Babylon dwelling and parts of the chimney.

A chimney cap repair is typically made with concrete or metal – spread or screwed to fit securely around the top of your 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 rust caused by excessive water penetration.

Chimney Cap Problems To Look For

Following a storm, walk around your residence and inspect 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. Our trained chimney techs will find the source of the harm and reseal it ASAP. Leaky roofs almost always cause additional leakage to other parts of your home which can include the growth of sdetrimental mold and mildew… and that will then cost you thousands more to remedy. If you notice threatening mold, shrinking, blistering or curling shingles, reach an expert chimney cap chimney company such as Expressway to test your dwelling’s roof and recommend an appropriate course of action before it’s too late.

Do I Need My Chimney Cap Repaired?

A variety of factors can damage your 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. Imprecisely-installed chimney caps or poor-quality cement or caulking used in the sealing process. Workers on the Babylon roof may also inadvertently harm or dislodge the chimney cap. If your chimney’s cap seems to be harmed, it can quickly become a major issue if left overlooked. 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 good working order.

Some Signs your Chimney Needs A New Cap:

• If the chimney cap is missing
• When your chimney cap appears rusted or rotted through
• If your 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 looks leaking water into your residence.

Whether your Babylon home 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 Leaky Chimney Caps

Many of the chimneys that we repair are the same chimney caps that were installed when the chimney was originally built. Most of the time, this can be resealed 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 scrutinized for cracks, damage or breaks at least once a month.

Expressway’s team will visit the property and assess the integrity of the home’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 securing a residence from damaging water.

If there are undiscovered cracks or compromises in this masonry, the leakage can be faster and more pervasive. Mold growth – which is typically in dark, undrafted and damp spots are fitting for growing and harboring dangerous mold. Mold is known to be toxic to humans and pets – and – if water is infiltrating down into your property, the growth can be widespread and very expensive to fix. We suggest you call Expressway to inspect your roof and chimney soon.

Chimney Cap Repairs By Expressway

One company doesn’t fit all. There are many things of your chimney system. Chimney caps often need to be customized exactly in order to work exactly. Part of Expressway’s chimney inspection service includes a close up look at the chimney cap. Expressway would love to handle all of your chimney cap repairs and other residence needs. However, our chimney experts know that there are a ton of other companies options to choose from. Why choose Expressway’s chimney experts? Our pros could talk about quality and the ‘Expressway Advantage’. Our chimney experts let Expressway’s 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 dignity we 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 Expressway Roofing & Chimney at 631.772.6363.

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