Chimney Cap Repairs For Long Island

What Harm Does A Chimney Cap Repair Repair?

Chimney caps defend the spot atop the chimney from leaking water where the roof meets the chimney. Your chimney cap is one of the most overlooked sections when it comes to the adequate conservation of a dwelling. Chimney cap damage is rarely seen from the ground – or even noticed – until something goes bad with it. When roof or chimney cap repair becomes problematic, it loses it imperviousness and resistance to water and starts a host of other harm. Chimney cap repairs are most commonly made with cement or thin copper, galvanized steel or aluminum sheets that are usually mounted beneath the roof’s shingles. Warped or missing chimney cap parts can lead to serious water leak and severe damage to your Long Island property 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 the chimney. If water is allowed to flow down into the property through a gap caused by damages or missing chimney cap, there should be major cause for concern. Expressway provides chimney cap inspections, preventative maintenance and chimney assessments to protect the chimney as well as the roof and attic from the inevitable deterioration caused by excessive water intrusion.

Evaluating Chimney Cap Damage

Even if your chimney appears dry after a heavy rain or snow storm, there could still be underlying problems that might not be noticeable to a novice eye. Water stains could indicate the start of your chimney leaking complication. Our trained chimney techs will find the source of the harm and reseal it ASAP. Leaky roofs almost always cause additional problems to other parts of your structure which can include the growth of srisky mold and mildew… and that will then cost you thousands more to remedy. If you notice toxic mold, shrinking, blistering or curling shingles, contact an fully-trained chimney cap company such as Expressway to inspect your home’s roof and recommend an appropriate course of action before it’s too late.

Fixing Your Own Chimney Cap

Here in the NY tri-state area (and especially in Long Island) we get quite a bit of sun, wind, sleet, rain and snow every year. Damage producers definitely include powerful winds that can move the chimney cap material. Incorrectly-installed chimney caps or poor-quality cement or caulking used in the sealing process. Workers on the Long Island roof may also inadvertently break or dislodge the chimney cap. A chimney cap that has rusted from the elements will eventually cause problems to your roofing system, as the chimney cap repair helps impede water harm from occurring to the 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 excellent working order.

Some Signs your Chimney Needs A New Cap:

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

Whether your Long Island 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 dwelling’s chimneys in Long Island are over 50 years old (or more) and failing. 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 fixed and or re-tuckpointed so that the water can readily pass by the chimney cap.

Our team will visit the property and assess the integrity of the property’s chimney system, identify whether the chimney cap needs to be fixed. Chimney inspection seems 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 cushioning a home from damaging water.

If there are undiscovered cracks or compromises in this masonry, the problems can be faster and more pervasive. Mold growth – which is frequently in dark, undrafted and damp spots are perfect for growing and harboring dangerous mold. Because damage happens below the roof and out of sight, property owners may not become aware of a leak until a major safety and property risk occurs. We suggest you call Expressway to test your roof and chimney soon.

Expressway: The Chimney Cap Repair Technicians

Reach out to Expressway’s team of chimney repair technicians today to get started! There are many features of a chimney system. Chimney caps often need to be customized properly in order to work properly. Part of our chimney inspection service includes a close up watch at your chimney cap. Our chimney experts have the latest tools and training and take pride in doing every job correctly the first time. However, we know that there are a ton of other chimney contractors options to choose from. Why choose Expressway? Our pros could talk about quality and the ‘Expressway Advantage’. Our technicians let our work speak for itself. Feel free to check out Expressway’s 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 dignity our pros take in each chimney project. If it’s time for a chimney cap inspection or you know there’s trouble with your chimney cap, you can contact Long Island’s local chimney experts at 631.772.6363.

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