Chimney Repair for Winfield chimneys
Where Winfield buildings have masonry chimneys or flues, the same weathering that affects any chimney applies: cracked crowns, open joints, missing caps and flashing that has failed where the chimney meets the roof. On a shared roof, a leak at a chimney can affect more than one unit.
We inspect and repair chimneys and flues, including repointing, crowns, caps, flashing, liners and waterproofing, and coordinate the work with the housing corporation. If a building has no masonry chimney, our work there is limited to roof penetrations and vent flashing.
Winfield housing
Winfield consists almost entirely of modest attached homes in row buildings dating from the early 1940s, laid out along curving streets with shared green space. Roofs run continuously over several units, so the condition of one section affects its neighbors. The township also has a small number of community and municipal buildings.
Weather & exposure
Winfield is low and flat, with mature trees in its shared green spaces. Continuous rooflines over attached units mean that wind-driven rain, ice dams and gutter overflow at one unit can affect the next. Nor'easters and summer thunderstorms are the main weather stresses, and freeze-thaw works on any masonry.
Repair, repoint or rebuild in Winfield
An inspection of the chimney top, flashing and flue tells you what is needed. We provide photos and a written scope for the corporation to review.
If a stain appears near a chimney, report it promptly, since the source may be the chimney, its flashing or a nearby roof penetration.