Chimney Repair Near Brightwaters

What Is The Need Of Regular Chimney Repairs?

Chimneys cushion the section atop the chimney from water penetrating where the roof meets the chimney. A chimney is one of the most imperitive systems of a dwelling’s integrity. Chimney damage is rarely seen – or even noticed – until something goes awry with it. Chimney repairs are pertinent to hamper your Brightwaters property from water insertion. Chimney repairs are generally made with cement or thin metal (tin, steel or aluminum) that is generally mounted beneath the roof’s shingles. If water gets past the chimney cap, there is nothing left to halt it from damaging the structure’s walls and ceilings.

A chimney repair is typically made with concrete or metal – spread or screwed to fit securely around the top of the chimney. When installed correctly, proper chimney repairs may serve you for many years. Expressway provides chimney services, preventative maintenance and chimney inspections to cushion your chimney as well as the roof and attic from the inevitable deterioration caused by excessive water intrusion.

Checking For Chimney Leakage

Following a storm, walk around your home and inspect for water stains and in your house and ceilings using a flashlight – if possible. If, when it begins to rain, you notice that there are spots in your dwelling that start to leak, call us immediately. Expressway’s professional chimney and roofing pros recommend you never let leaks go without a repair for very long. Leaky roofs always cause additional leakage to other parts of your structure – which can include the growth of unhealthy mold and mildew – and that will usually cost the owner thousands more to fix. Are there some shrinking, blistering or curling shingles? Is there any water leaking into the attic or into walls that you can see?

Do I Need My Chimney Repaired Or Replaced?

Here in the NY tri-state area (and especially in Brightwaters) we get quite a bit of sun, wind, sleet, rain and snow every year. Squirrels, raccoons and other animals could be tearing at the chimney to get in. Rust conditions (which are common with certain types of chimney products). Old age – i.e. many storms, cold winters and hot summers may also reduce your chimney’s lifespan. If the chimney’s is leaky, it can quickly become a major breakage if left unaddressed. With so much to gain from having precisely installed or maintained chimney, it’s pivotal to ensure that your chimney is kept in efficient working order.

Whether you have a fireplace that is built with masonry stone or brick you’ll have to maintain the chimney so that it won’t leak.

Chimney Inspections

Many of the residence’s chimneys in Brightwaters are over 50 years old or more and failing. Most of the time this could be repaired by cutting out the old concerning metal or brick chimney with an angle grinder and replacing the damaged pieces with new brick or metal. Missing mortar joints also need to be repaired and or re-tuckpointed so that the water can pass the chimney cap. Chimney cracks are one of the main reasons that chimney could leak past the chimney cap or crown. Chimney inspection is a small maintenance task, but it’s one that you can’t afford to overlook. Chimney leakage typically begins to erode chimney masonry below the roofline. If there are undiscovered cracks or compromises in this masonry, the harm will be faster and more pervasive. Mold growth – which is frequently in dark, undrafted and damp sections are perfect for growing and harboring mold. Because harm happens below the roof and out of sight, homeowners can not become aware of the problem until a major safety and property risk occurs. We suggest you call Expressway to test your roof and chimney soon.

Chimney Repairs By Expressway

Reach out to Expressway’s team of roofing experts today to get started! This is one of the reasons it’s not advisable for the average client to perform a chimney repair or installation by themselves. When Expressway’s expert chimney pros build new chimney, our pros take the time to make sure the product chimney is a perfect fit – in terms of shape and size for your chimney and roof. Expressway would love to handle all of the chimney fixes and other dwelling needs. However, our pros know that there are a ton of other companies options to choose from.

Why choose Expressway? We could talk about quality and the ‘Expressway Advantage’. Our pros let Expressway’s work speak for itself. Feel free to check out our Google reviews – or even look at some of our previous work. Our pros know that after you take a look, you may see just how much joy our chimney experts take in each project. If it’s time for a chimney inspection or you definitely know there’s trouble with the chimney, you will call Expressway Roofing & Chimney at 631.772.6363 – 24/7/365. We offer emergency services too.

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