Chimney Flashing For Albertson

What Chimney Flashing Does

Chimney flashing protects the places around the chimney from leaking water where the roof meets the chimney. Chimney flashing is one of the most overlooked places in the conservation of a property. Chimney flashing is rarely seen – or even noticed – until something goes awry with it. When roof or chimney flashing becomes leaky, it loses it imperviousness and resistance to water and causes a host of other damage. Chimney flashings are generally made of thin copper, galvanized steel or aluminum sheets that are frequently mounted beneath your roof’s shingles. Chimney flashing is the last line of integrity from water damage.

There are 3 arrays of chimney flashing. ‘Step flashing’ – which diverts water from the roof away from your chimney. ‘Counter flashing’ – which is installed around a chimney to prevent water from leaking into the structure. And ‘cricket flashing’ – which stalls water’s nature to pond on your roof. L-shaped step flashing is also laid down and tightly sealed with caulk. If water is allowed to flow down into the residence through a gap begun by harmed or missing flashing, there should be major cause for worry.

New Chimney Flashing

Following a storm, walk around your structure and inspect for water stains in your ceiling using a flashlight if possible. If, when it starts to rain, you notice that there are areas in your structure that begin to leak, call your local flashing experts immediately. Our trained flashing techs may find the source of the problem and fix it ASAP. Leaky roofs often cause additional issues to other parts of your residence – which may then include the growth of detrimental mold and mildew… and that canthen cost the owner thousands more to address. Are there shrinking, blistering or curling shingles? Is there any water damaging into the attic or into walls that you may see?

Do I Need My Chimney Flashing Assessed?

Several factors might harm your home’s flashing and cause the need for either a flashing repair. Squirrels, raccoons and other animals that enjoy chewing on the flashing. Rust issues (which are common with certain styles of flashing material). Workers on your roof in Albertson will also inadvertently break the flashing. Flashing that has deteriorated from the elements may eventually cause leaks to your roofing system, as your chimney flashing helps impede water leakage from occurring to the roof deck and shingle system. With so much to gain from having properly installed or maintained flashing, it’s important to ensure that your flashing is kept in optimum working order.

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

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 originally built. Most of the time this will 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 inspected for cracks at least once a month. Expressway’s team could visit your property and assess the integrity of your structure’s chimney system, identify whether your flashing needs to be addressed. Chimney inspection is a small maintenance task, but it’s one that you can’t afford to ignore. Expressway regularly replaces chimney flashing that might no longer do its service in preserving a home from infiltrating water. If there are undiscovered cracks or compromises in this masonry, the harm might be faster and more pervasive. Mold growth – which is usually in dark, undrafted and damp places are perfect for growing and harboring toxic mold. Mold is known to be harmful to humans and pets and if water is aggressive down into your residence, the growth may be widespread and very costly to remedy. We suggest you call Expressway to inspect your roof and chimney soon.

Chimney Flashing Repairs By Expressway

This is one of the reasons it’s not wise for the average property owner to perform a flashing installation fix on their own. Remember: One chimney contractor doesn’t always fit all. Part of Expressway’s scheduled chimney inspection service includes a close up look at your chimney flashing. We, at Expressway, would love to handle all of your chimney flashing and other structure needs. So why choose us? We could talk about quality and the Expressway advantage. Feel free to check out Expressway’s Google reviews or even look at some of our previous work. If it’s time for a chimney flashing inspection or you know there’s trouble with the flashing, you will call Albertson’s local chimney experts at 631.772.6363.

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