Chimney Flashing For Hempstead

The Importance Of Chimney Flashing

Chimney flashing defends the areas around the chimney from leaking water where the roof joins the chimney. Chimney flashing is one of the most overlooked sections in the upkeep of a residence. Most customers don’t give a lot of thought to their Hempstead home’s (or business’s) chimney flashing. When roof or chimney flashing becomes damaged, it loses it imperviousness and resistance to water and starts a host of other problems. The chimney flashing or caulking used to keep your flashing in place will slowly erode, making your roof vulnerable to leaks.Replacing the chimney flashing (or flashing sealants) from time to time might go a long way in water tightening the roof and securing your Hempstead dwelling.

Chimney flashing’s purpose is to hamper 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. If water is allowed to flow down into the structure through a gap started by leaking or missing flashing, there should be major cause for concern.

New Chimney Flashing

Even if your roof looks 100% fine after a heavy rain or snow storm, there could still be underlying leakage that can go unnoticed to a novice eye. If, when it starts to rain, you notice that there are areas in your home that start 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 almost always cause additional issues to other parts of your structure – which may then include the growth of detrimental mold and mildew… and that mightthen cost the owner thousands more to remove. If you observe mold, shrinking, blistering or curling shingles, reach an professional chimney flashing company such as Expressway to look at your residence’s chimney and roof and recommend an appropriate course of action before it’s too late.

How Does Flashing Become Damaged?

Here in the NY tri-state area (and especially in Hempstead) we get quite a bit of sun, wind, sleet, rain and snow every year. Harm producers definitely include turbulent winds that can free the flashing material. Imprecisely installed flashing or defective caulking used in the sealing process. Old age – i.e. many crazy winters and harsh summers. Flashing that has deteriorated from the elements may eventually cause problems to your roofing system, as the chimney flashing helps impede water harm 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 the flashing is kept in good working order.

Chimney flashing should last about 20 years in Hempstead’s bad climate due to the amount of wear and tear caused by Hempstead’s weather patterns.

Chimney Flashing Problems

Some of the chimneys flashing that our pros repair is the same chimney flashing that was installed when the chimney was originally built. The next part that our pros would look for is if the bricks that are above the chimney flashing need to be renovated 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 major reasons that chimney can leak past the chimney flashing. If your chimney’s flashing is rusting and breaking away from the roof, our team might replace all of the flashing around the sections in question and help to keep the property’s roof protected. Chimney harm frequently begins to erode chimney masonry below the roofline. If there are undiscovered cracks or compromises in this masonry, the leakage might be faster and more pervasive. Wall boards, insulation, electrical wiring and other dwelling building materials will be severely broken by regular water seepage. Because harm happens below the roof and out of sight, customers might not become aware of the problem 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 different parts and components of your chimney system, chimney flashing must be correctly customized in order to perform well. Remember: One chimney contractor doesn’t always fit all. 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 structure needs. So why choose Expressway? Our pros could talk about quality and the Expressway advantage. Our chimney experts let our work speak for itself. We know that after you take a look, you will see just how much delight we take in each chimney project.

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