Given the fact that your home’s chimney is located in a downhill position of a large roof slope and apart from the fact that it is too wide, this causes it to collect a lot of water as well as external debris to the point of causing the structure’s deterioration over time. In these cases, it is recommended that you contact our Delta Chimneys experts for a series of extensive chimney inspections.
Improper Installation of Flashing
Flashing on a chimney is perhaps one of the most important components of the aforementioned structure, as it prevents the deterioration of the structure’s upper part from the most violent of the ravages of time. It consists of two metal strips which, if not installed correctly, will drastically reduce this crucial protection. Therefore, during the chimney repair service, our experts will take care of placing the flashing on the tiles properly, as well as the metallic flashing on the structure’s descending part. They will also be in charge of tucking the metal protection under the shingles at the top of the structure.
Chimney Cracks or Dents
The cracks in the chimney’s bricks and the flashing are two main things that require a quick intervention of an expert, regardless of the degree of it; since its deterioration would become increasingly worse to the point of causing the structure’s collapse if left unattended. A chimney tuckpointing process will be required if the cracking problem is minor; but if the problem is very serious to the extent of compromising the structural integrity, a chimney rebuilding will have to be done.
If you want to know more about Delta’s chimney service in Chicago, you can get into contact with our operators.