Chimney Cap Repairs For Laurel Hollow

What Trouble Does A Chimney Cap Repair Fix?

Chimney caps defend the section atop the chimney from leaking water where the roof meets the chimney. Your chimney cap is one of the most forgotten places when it comes to the adequate prolongation of a structure. Chimney cap damage is rarely seen from the ground – or even noticed – until something goes awry with it. Chimney cap repairs are necessary to avert your Laurel Hollow dwelling from water leakage. The chimney cap caulking used to keep the 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 preserving your Laurel Hollow residence from water damage.

A chimney cap’s purpose is to impede rain water and melting snow from penetrating your home. If water seems to be allowed to enter into your structure through a gap caused by harmed or missing chimney cap, there should be major cause for alarm. Expressway provides chimney cap inspections, preventative maintenance and chimney assessments to cushion the chimney as well as your roof and attic from the inevitable rust caused by excessive water penetration.

Assessing Chimney Cap Damage

Following a storm, walk around your dwelling and analyze for water stains and in your house and ceilings using a flashlight – if possible. If, when it starts to rain, you notice that there are areas in your home that start to leak, call us immediately. Expressway’s professional chimney pros recommend you never let leaks go without address for very long. Leaky roofs almost always cause additional leakage to other parts of your residence which can include the growth of unhealthy mold and mildew… and that will then cost you thousands more to remedy. If you notice risky mold, shrinking, blistering or curling shingles, reach an expert chimney cap chimney company such as Expressway to maintain your dwelling’s roof and recommend an appropriate course of action before it’s too late.

Renovating Your Own Chimney Cap

Here in the NY tri-state area (and especially in Laurel Hollow) we get quite a bit of sun, wind, sleet, rain and snow every year. Squirrels, raccoons and other animals may be tearing at the chimney cap to get in. Rust issues are common with certain types of chimney cap products. Workers on a Laurel Hollow roof may also inadvertently damage or dislodge the chimney cap. A chimney cap that has rotted from the elements will eventually cause damage to your roofing system, as your chimney cap repair helps impede water harm from occurring to your roof deck and shingle system. With so much to gain from having correctly installed or maintained chimney cap, it’s important to ensure that your chimney cap is kept in prime working order.

Some Signs Your Chimney Needs A New Cap:

• If your chimney cap is broken
• When the chimney cap appears rusted or rotted through
• If your chimney cap is 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 residence should last about 20 years in Laurel Hollow’s climate due to the amount of wear and tear caused by New York’s weather.

Spotting Problematic Chimney Caps

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

Chimney crown cracks are one of the main reasons that chimney can leak past the chimney cap. If the chimney’s cap is rusting and breaking away from your roof, our team will replace all of the areas around the areas in question and help to keep the structure’s roof preserved. Chimney damage typically begins to erode chimney masonry below the roofline.

If there are undiscovered cracks or compromises in this masonry, the harm can be faster and more pervasive. Mold growth – which is usually in dark, undrafted and damp spots are optimal for growing and harboring unhealthy mold. Mold is known to be unhealthy to humans and pets – and – if water is eroding down into your home, the growth can be widespread and very expensive to address. We suggest you call Expressway to evaluate your roof and chimney soon.

Expressway: The Chimney Cap Repair Pros

Reach out to Expressway’s team of qualified professionals today to get started! There are many elements of a chimney system. Chimney caps often need to be customized correctly in order to work exactly. When Expressway’s highly-skilled chimney repair technicians install and construct new chimney cap, our chimney experts take the time to make sure the product chimney cap looks to be a good fit – in terms of shape and size for your chimney and roof. Expressway would love to handle all of the chimney cap problems and other property needs. However, our pros know that there are a ton of other chimney companies options to choose from. Why choose Expressway? Our technicians 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. Our chimney experts know that after you take a look, you will see just how much delight our chimney experts 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 Expressway Roofing & Chimney at 631.772.6363.