Chimney Flashing For Baldwin

The Importance Of Chimney Flashing

Chimney flashing cushions the sections around the chimney from leaking water where the roof joins the chimney. Chimney flashing is one of the most forgotten sections in the preservation of a property. Chimney flashing is rarely seen – or even noticed – until something goes wrong with it. When roof or chimney flashing becomes damaged, it loses it imperviousness and resistance to water and initiates a host of other problems. The chimney flashing or caulking used to keep the flashing in place can slowly erode, making your roof sensitive to leaks.Chimney flashing is the 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 prevent water from leaking into the structure. And ‘cricket flashing’ – which impedes water’s nature to pond on your roof. L-shaped step flashing is also laid down and tightly sealed with caulk. Expressway provides flashing inspections, preventative maintenance and chimney inspections to protect your chimney as well as your roof and attic from the inevitable deterioration caused by excessive water infiltration.

Checking For Chimney Flashing Damage

Following a storm, walk around your residence and inspect for water stains in your ceiling using a flashlight if possible. Water stains could indicate the start of a leaking problem. Expressway’s expert chimney techs recommend you never let leaks go without address or repair for very long. Leaky roofs over and over cause additional issues to other parts of your home – which will then include the growth of sickening mold and mildew… and that couldthen cost the owner thousands more to repair. Are there shrinking, blistering or curling shingles? Is there any water leaking into the attic or into walls that you may see?

Leave The Flashing Repairs To A Dedicated Pro

Here in the NY tri-state area (and especially in Baldwin) 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 layouts of flashing material). Workers on your roof in Baldwin can also inadvertently harm the flashing. Flashing that has deteriorated from the elements could eventually cause weakening to your roofing system, as your chimney flashing helps forestall water damage from occurring to your roof deck and shingle system. With so much to gain from having precisely installed or maintained flashing, it’s always 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 control the chimney flashing so that it won’t leak.

Chimney Flashing Problems

Many of the chimneys flashing that our technicians repair is the same chimney flashing that was installed when the chimney was originally 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. 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 can leak past the chimney flashing. If your chimney’s flashing is rusting and breaking away from the roof, our team could replace all of the flashing around the places in question and help to keep the property’s roof cushioned. Chimney problems often begins to erode chimney masonry below the roofline. If there are undiscovered cracks or compromises in this masonry, the leakage could be faster and more pervasive. Wall boards, insulation, electrical wiring and other home building materials might be severely broken by regular water seepage. Mold is known to be dangerous to humans and pets and if water is infiltrating down into your property, the growth can be widespread and very expensive to remedy. We suggest you call Expressway to inspect your roof and chimney soon.

Expressway Chimney Flashing Repair Pros

Because there are a lot of parts and components of a chimney system, chimney flashing must be exactly customized in order to function well. Remember: One chimney company doesn’t always fit all. Part of our scheduled chimney inspection service includes a close up look at your chimney flashing. We, at Expressway, would love to handle all of the chimney flashing and other home needs. 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 Expressway’s previous work. Our chimney experts know that after you take a look, you will see just how much delight our pros take in each venture.

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