Chimney Cap Repairs For East Shoreham

Some Of The Many Types Of Chimney Caps

Chimney caps protect the place atop the chimney from leaking water where the roof meets the chimney. A chimney cap is one of the most essential parts of a residence’s healthy chimney. Most homeowners don’t give a lot of thought to their East Shoreham home’s (or business’s) chimney caps integrity. Chimney cap repairs are necessary to prevent your East Shoreham structure from water leakage. The chimney cap caulking used to keep the chimney cap in place will slowly erode, making the roof susceptible to leaks. Replacing the chimney cap (or chimney cap sealants) from time to time will go a long way in water tightening your roof and securing your East Shoreham residence from water infiltration.

A chimney cap’s purpose is to stop rain water and melting snow from penetrating your property. If water is allowed to get in into your property through a gap caused by leaking or missing chimney cap, there should be major cause for worry. Expressway provides chimney cap inspections, preventative maintenance and chimney assessments to preserve your chimney as well as the roof and attic from the inevitable deterioration caused by excessive water infiltration.

Ispecting Chimney Cap Damage

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 damage. Our expert chimney techs will find the source of the issue and replace it ASAP. Leaky roofs almost always cause additional leakage to other parts of your home which can include the growth of sickening mold and mildew… and that will then cost you thousands more to replace. If you notice mold, shrinking, blistering or curling shingles, contact an fully-trained chimney cap chimney contractor such as Expressway to inspect your residence’s roof and recommend an appropriate course of action before it’s too late.

Fixing Your Own Chimney Cap

A variety of things can harm the 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 free 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. If your chimney’s cap is problematic, it can quickly become a major harm if left unaddressed. With so much to gain from having precisely installed or maintained chimney cap, it’s always important to ensure that the chimney cap is kept in efficient working order.

Some Signs your Chimney Needs A New Cap:

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

Whether your East Shoreham 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.

Chimney Cap Inspections

Many of the dwelling’s chimneys in East Shoreham are over 50 years old (or more) and failing. The next component that we would inspect for is if the bricks that are above the chimney cap need to be addressed Missing mortar joints also need to be resealed and or re-tuckpointed so that the water can harmlessly pass the chimney cap.

Our team will visit the property and assess the integrity of the home’s chimney system, identify whether the chimney cap needs to be resealed. Chimney inspection is a small maintenance task, but it’s one that you can’t afford to overlook. Chimney problems usually begins to erode chimney masonry below the roofline.

Residence products can simply develop harm over time. Wall boards, insulation, electrical wiring and other property building products can be severely deteriorated by regular water penetration. Because damage happens below the roof and out of sight, property owners may not become aware of the problem until a major safety and property risk occurs. We suggest you call Expressway to inspect your roof and chimney soon.

Chimney Cap Repairs By Expressway

One chimney contractor doesn’t fit all. This is one of the keys to why it’s not advisable for the average homeowner to perform a chimney cap repair or installation on their own. Part of our chimney inspection service includes a close up watch at the chimney cap. Our technicians have the proper tools and training and take pride in doing every job correctly the first time. However, our chimney experts know that there are a ton of other chimney companies options to choose from. Why choose Expressway’s chimney experts? Our pros could talk about quality and the ‘Expressway Advantage’. Our pros let our 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 joy our technicians take in each task. If it’s time for a chimney cap inspection or you know there’s trouble with your chimney cap, you can reach East Shoreham’s local chimney experts at 631.772.6363.

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