Chimney Flashing For Atlantic Beach

Types Of Chimney Flashing

Chimney flashing is your Atlantic Beach dwelling’s main line of integrity against water leakage. Chimney flashing is one of the most imperitive parts of a structure’s chimney. Most homeowners don’t give a lot of thought to their Atlantic Beach home’s (or business’s) chimney flashing. Roof flashing is installed to avert your Atlantic Beach property from water damage and is generally laid down around vents, chimneys and skylights. Chimney flashings are generally made of thin copper, galvanized steel or aluminum sheets that are most commonly mounted beneath your roof’s shingles. Replacing your chimney flashing (or flashing sealants) from time to time will go a long way in water tightening your roof and defending your Atlantic Beach structure.

There are 3 systems of chimney flashing. ‘Step flashing’ – which diverts water from the roof away from the chimney. ‘Counter flashing’ – which is installed around a chimney to avert water from leaking into the dwelling. And ‘cricket flashing’ – which averts water’s nature to pond on the roof. Chimney flashing is made typically from sheet metal strips that are fashioned to fit securely around the base of your chimney where it intersects with the roof. If water is allowed to flow down into your structure through a gap begun by broken or missing flashing, there should be major cause for worry.

New Chimney Flashing

Following a storm, walk around your home and inspect for water stains in your ceiling using a flashlight if possible. Water stains could indicate the start of a leaking problem. Our highly-skilled flashing techs may find the source of the problem and fix it ASAP. On your home’s roof, do you see noxious mold, algae, mildew or fungus growth? If you observe mold, shrinking, blistering or curling shingles, contact an professional chimney flashing company such as Expressway to assess your structure’s chimney and roof and recommend an appropriate course of action before it’s too late.

How Does Flashing Become Worrisome?

Here in the NY tri-state area (and especially in Atlantic Beach) we get quite a bit of sun, wind, sleet, rain and snow every year. 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 Atlantic Beach might also inadvertently break the flashing. Flashing that has deteriorated from the elements might eventually cause weakening to the roofing system, as your chimney flashing helps impede water harm from occurring to the roof deck and shingle system. With so much to gain from having properly installed or maintained flashing, it’s always important to ensure that your flashing is kept in fine working order.

Some Signs The Chimney may Need New Flashing:

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

Chimney Flashing Problems

A lot of the chimneys flashing that our pros repair is the same chimney flashing that was installed when the chimney was originally built. Most of the time this might be fixed by cutting out the old metal flashing with an angle grinder and replacing it with new chimney flashing. Missing mortar joints also need to be repaired and or re-tuckpointed so that the water can pass the chimney flashing. Chimney crown cracks are one of the obvious reasons that chimney might leak past the chimney flashing. Chimney inspection is a small maintenance task, but it’s one that you can’t afford to omit. Expressway regularly addresses chimney flashing that may no longer do its service in preserving a residence from eroding water. Home materials are known to simply develop problems over time. Mold growth – which is usually in dark, undrafted and damp spots are perfect for growing and harboring harmful mold. Because breakage happens below the roof and out of sight, customers may not become aware of possible damage 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

Because there are so many parts and components of the chimney system, chimney flashing must be properly customized in order to function well. Remember: One chimney contractor doesn’t always fit all. When Expressway’s highly-skilled flashing technicians build new chimney flashing, our pros take the time to make sure the new product is a perfect fit – in terms of shape and size for the chimney and roof. Our technicians have the right tools and training and take pride in doing every job exactly the first time. However, our chimney experts know that there are a ton of other companies options to choose from. We let our work speak for itself. Our chimney experts know that after you take a look, you might see just how much satisfaction our technicians take in each task.

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