Chimney Flashing For East Norwich

What Chimney Flashing Does

Chimney flashing is your East Norwich residence’s first line of protection against water damage. Chimney flashing is one of the most pertinent parts of a property’s chimney. Chimney flashing is rarely seen – or even noticed – until something goes bad with it. When roof or chimney flashing becomes problematic, it loses it imperviousness and resistance to water and causes a host of other damage. Roof flashings are generally made of thin copper, galvanized steel or aluminum sheets that are typically mounted beneath the roof’s shingles. Warped or missing flashing could lead to a serious water leak and severe damage to your East Norwich residence and parts of the chimney.

Chimney flashing’s purpose is to impede 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 the chimney where it intersects with the roof. If water is allowed to flow down into the property through a gap started by leaking or missing flashing, there should be major cause for leaks.

Chimney Flashing Issues To Look For

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 dwelling that start to leak, call us immediately. Expressway’s trained chimney techs recommend you never let leaks go without address or repair for very long. Leaky roofs many a time cause additional problems to other parts of your residence – which could then include the growth of unhealthy mold and mildew… and that canthen cost you thousands more to repair. Are there shrinking, blistering or curling shingles? Is there any water leaking into the attic or into walls that you can see?

Leave The Flashing Repairs To A Flashing Pro

Here in the NY tri-state area (and especially in East Norwich) we get quite a bit of sun, wind, sleet, rain and snow every year. Problem producers definitely include extreme winds that could dislodge the flashing material. Rust issues (which are common with certain arrays of flashing material). Workers on a roof in East Norwich can also inadvertently damage the flashing. Flashing that has deteriorated from the elements could eventually cause leaks to your roofing system, as your chimney flashing helps stall 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 always important to ensure that your flashing is kept in good 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.

Spotting Damaged Chimney Flashing

A lot of the home’s chimneys in East Norwich are over 50 years old or more and failing. Most of the time this can 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 the property and assess the integrity of the dwelling’s chimney system, identify whether the flashing needs to be repaired. Chimney inspection is a small maintenance task, but it’s one that you can’t afford to overlook. Expressway regularly addresses chimney flashing that could no longer do its job in protecting a structure from aggressive water. Home materials are known to simply develop damage over time. Mold growth – which is typically in dark, undrafted and damp places are perfect for growing and harboring harmful mold. Because harm happens below the roof and out of sight, property owners could not become aware of any danger until a major safety and property risk occurs. We suggest you call Expressway to inspect your roof and chimney soon.

Expressway Chimney Flashing Repair Technicians

Because there are so many parts and components of your chimney system, chimney flashing must be precisely customized in order to function well. Reach out to Expressway’s team of flashing experts today to get started! Part of Expressway’s scheduled chimney inspection service includes a close up look at the chimney flashing. We, at Expressway, would love to handle all of the chimney flashing and other home needs. However, we know that there are a ton of other chimney contractors options to choose from. Our technicians let Expressway’s work speak for itself. If it’s time for a chimney flashing inspection or you know there’s trouble with your flashing, you can reach East Norwich’s local chimney experts at 631.772.6363.

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