Chimney Flashing For Hicksville

What Chimney Flashing Does

Chimney flashing is your Hicksville structure’s main line of integrity against water leakage. Chimney flashing is one of the most neglected sections in the prolongation of a property. Most homeowners don’t give a lot of thought to their Hicksville home’s (or business’s) chimney flashing. When roof or chimney flashing becomes problematic, it loses it imperviousness and resistance to water and begins a host of other leaks. The chimney flashing or caulking used to keep your flashing in place can slowly erode, making the roof wide open to leaks. Warped or missing flashing could lead to a serious water leak and severe harm to your Hicksville dwelling and parts of the chimney.

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 the chimney where it intersects with the roof. When installed exactly, chimney flashing might serve you well for many years.

New Chimney Flashing

Following a storm, walk around your dwelling 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 structure that begin to leak, call your local flashing experts immediately. Our expert flashing techs can find the source of the problem and fix it ASAP. Leaky roofs recurrently cause additional problems to other parts of your structure – which can then include the growth of unhealthy mold and mildew… and that maythen cost you thousands more to address. If you observe mold, shrinking, blistering or curling shingles, contact an fully-trained chimney flashing company such as Expressway to assess your home’s chimney and roof and recommend an appropriate course of action before it’s too late.

Leave The Flashing Repairs To A Flashing Pro

Here in the NY tri-state area (and especially in Hicksville) we get quite a bit of sun, wind, sleet, rain and snow every year. Damage producers definitely include harsh winds that might free the flashing material. Rust issues (which are common with certain designs of flashing material). Old age – i.e. many extreme winters and extreme summers. Flashing that has deteriorated from the elements will eventually cause problems to the roofing system, as the chimney flashing helps avert water damages from occurring to your roof deck and shingle system. With so much to gain from having correctly installed or maintained flashing, it’s important to ensure that the flashing is kept in excellent working order.

Some Signs Your Chimney might Need New Flashing:

• your flashing is dislodged or missing
• the flashing is rusted or rotted through
• the flashing is now coming free
• your 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 structure.

Chimney Flashing Inspections

Some of the chimneys flashing that we repair is the same chimney flashing that was installed when the chimney was originally built. The next part that we would look for is if the bricks that are above the chimney flashing need to be addressed Last – but not least – almost every fireplace crown needs to be tested for cracks at least once a month. Our team can visit the property and assess the integrity of your dwelling’s chimney system, identify whether your flashing needs to be addressed. Chimney inspection is a small maintenance task, but it’s one that you can’t afford to forget about. Expressway regularly fixes chimney flashing that will no longer do its service in protecting a residence from damaging water. If there are undiscovered cracks or compromises in this masonry, the harm may be faster and more pervasive. Mold growth – which is typically in dark, undrafted and damp spots are perfect for growing and harboring harmful mold. Because harm happens below the roof and out of sight, clients might 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 Experts

This is one of the reasons it’s not wise for the average client to perform a flashing installation repair on their own. Reach out to our team of flashing technicians today to get started! When Expressway’s highly-skilled flashing experts install new chimney flashing, we take the time to make sure the new material is a perfect fit – in terms of shape and size for the chimney and roof. Our chimney experts have the latest tools and training and take pride in doing every project properly the first time. However, we know that there are a ton of other companies options to choose from. Feel free to check out Expressway’s Google reviews or even look at some of our previous work. Our technicians know that after you take a look, you will see just how much dignity our chimney experts take in each chimney project.

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