Chimney Flashing For Napeague

Designs Of Chimney Flashing

Chimney flashing protects the areas around the chimney from leaking water where the roof joins the chimney. Chimney flashing is one of the most forgotten sections in the upkeep of a structure. Chimney flashing is rarely seen – or even noticed – until something goes wrong with it. When roof or chimney flashing becomes problematic, it loses it imperviousness and resistance to water and starts a host of other leaks. Roof flashings are generally made of thin copper, galvanized steel or aluminum sheets that are most commonly mounted beneath your roof’s shingles. Chimney flashing is your last line of protection from water damage.

There are 3 styles of chimney flashing. ‘Step flashing’ – which diverts water from the roof away from the chimney. ‘Counter flashing’ – which is installed around a chimney to stall water from leaking into the structure. And ‘cricket flashing’ – which forestalls water’s nature to pond on the roof. L-shaped step flashing is also laid down and tightly sealed with caulk. When installed exactly, chimney flashing can serve you well for many years.

Chimney Flashing Issues To Look For

Even if your roof looks 100% fine after a heavy rain or snow storm, there could still be underlying leakage that may go unnoticed to a novice eye. If, when it starts to rain, you notice that there are areas in your home that begin to leak, call Expressway Roofing & Chimney immediately. Our trained flashing techs will find the source of the problem and fix it ASAP. Leaky roofs often cause additional issues to other parts of your structure – which could then include the growth of risky mold and mildew… and that couldthen cost the owner thousands more to remove. If you smell mold, shrinking, blistering or curling shingles, contact an expert chimney flashing chimney contractor such as Expressway to assess your home’s chimney and roof and recommend an appropriate course of action before it’s too late.

Leave The Flashing Repairs To A Fully-trained Professional

Many conditions may harm your home’s flashing and initiate the need for either a flashing repair. Damage producers definitely include turbulent winds that will move the flashing material. Rust issues (which are common with certain layouts of flashing material). Old age – i.e. many inclement winters and crazy summers. If the chimney’s flashing is problematic, it can quickly become a major issue if unaddressed. With so much to gain from having correctly installed or maintained flashing, it’s important to ensure that the flashing is kept in optimum working order.

Some Signs Your Chimney may Need New Flashing:

• the flashing is dislodged or missing
• your flashing is rusted or rotted through
• the flashing is now coming dislodged
• the flashing is covered with roofing tar
• You’re installing new roof shingles – or having other roofing work done
• The chimney is leaking water into your home.

Chimney Flashing Problems

Many of the chimneys flashing that our chimney experts repair is the same chimney flashing that was installed when the chimney was initially built. Most of the time this may be fixed by cutting out the old metal flashing with an angle grinder and replacing it with new chimney flashing. Last – but not least – almost every fireplace crown needs to be studied for cracks at least once a month. Our team can visit your property and assess the integrity of the dwelling’s chimney system, identify whether the flashing needs to be fixed. Chimney inspection is a small maintenance task, but it’s one that you can’t afford to ignore. Expressway regularly replaces chimney flashing that can no longer do its job in preserving a property from penetrating water. If there are undiscovered cracks or compromises in this masonry, the leakage may be faster and more pervasive. Mold growth – which is typically in dark, undrafted and damp places are perfect for growing and harboring detrimental mold. Mold is known to be risky to humans and pets and if water is penetrating down into your residence, the growth may be widespread and very expensive to remedy. We suggest you call Expressway to inspect your roof and chimney soon.

Expressway Chimney Flashing Repair Experts

Because there are so many parts and components of a chimney system, chimney flashing must be exactly customized in order to function well. Reach out to our team of chimney pros today to get started! When Expressway’s fully-trained chimney pros construct new chimney flashing, we take the time to make sure the new product is a perfect fit – in terms of shape and size for your chimney and roof. We, at Expressway, would love to handle all of the chimney flashing and other residence needs. However, our technicians know that there are a ton of other companies options to choose from. Our pros let Expressway’s work speak for itself. Our technicians know that after you take a look, you might see just how much joy our chimney experts take in each venture.

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