Chimney Flashing For Aquebogue

What Chimney Flashing Does

Chimney flashing cushions the places around the chimney from leaking water where the roof meets the chimney. Chimney flashing is one of the most overlooked sections in the conservation of a dwelling. Chimney flashing is rarely seen – or even noticed – until something goes awry with it. Roof flashing is installed to stop your Aquebogue home from water damage and is normally laid down around vents, chimneys and skylights. The chimney flashing or caulking used to keep the flashing in place might slowly erode, making your roof sensitive to leaks. Warped or missing flashing could lead to a serious water leak and severe leakage to your Aquebogue structure and parts of the chimney.

Chimney flashing’s purpose is to forestall rain water and melting snow. Flashing has two layers: “step flashing” and “counter flashing.” Chimney flashing is made typically from sheet metal strips that are made to to fit securely around the base of your chimney where it intersects with the roof. When installed precisely, chimney flashing may serve you well for many years.

Checking For Chimney Flashing Damage

Even if your roof looks 100% fine after a heavy rain or snow storm, there could still be underlying damage that can go unnoticed to a novice eye. Water stains could indicate the start of a leaking problem. Expressway’s professional chimney techs recommend you never let leaks go without address or repair for very long. Leaky roofs many a time cause additional damage to other parts of your residence – which can then include the growth of sickening mold and mildew… and that canthen cost you thousands more to fix. Are there shrinking, blistering or curling shingles? Is there any water eroding into the attic or into walls that you can see?

Leave The Flashing Repairs To A Highly-skilled Pro

Various factors may harm the flashing and initiate the need for either a flashing installation. Squirrels, raccoons and other animals that enjoy chewing on the flashing. Imprecisely installed flashing or bad caulking used in the sealing process. Workers on your home’s roof in Aquebogue could also inadvertently break the flashing. Flashing that has deteriorated from the elements could eventually cause harm to your roofing system, as your chimney flashing helps stop water problems from occurring to your roof deck and shingle system. With so much to gain from having properly installed or maintained flashing, it is important to ensure that your flashing is kept in prime working order.

Some Signs Your Chimney could Need New Flashing:

• your flashing is dislodged or missing
• the flashing is rusted or rotted through
• your 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 residence.

Chimney Flashing Inspections

A lot of the property’s chimneys in Aquebogue are over 50 years old or more and failing. The next thing that our technicians would look for is if the bricks that are above the chimney flashing need to be corrected Missing mortar joints also need to be repaired and or re-tuckpointed so that the water could pass the chimney flashing. Chimney crown cracks are one of the preeminent reasons that chimney will leak past the chimney flashing. If the chimney’s flashing is rusting and breaking away from your roof, Expressway’s team will replace all of the flashing around the spots in question and help to keep the home’s roof defended. Chimney problems usually begins to erode chimney masonry below the roofline. Structural materials just simply develop harm over time. Mold growth – which is most commonly in dark, undrafted and damp areas are perfect for growing and harboring dangerous mold. Because harm happens below the roof and out of sight, homeowners could not become aware of a leak until a major safety and property risk occurs. 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 advisable for the average customer to perform a flashing installation fix on their own. Reach out to our team of flashing experts today to get started! Part of Expressway’s scheduled chimney inspection service includes a close up look at your chimney flashing. Our chimney experts have the right tools and training and take pride in doing every project properly the first time. So why choose us? Our chimney experts could talk about quality and the Expressway advantage. 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 can see just how much satisfaction our pros take in each task.

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