Chimney Flashing For Huntington

What Chimney Flashing Does

Chimney flashing preserves the spots around the chimney from leaking water where the roof meets the chimney. Chimney flashing is one of the most neglected sections in the prolongation of a residence. 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 frequently mounted beneath the roof’s shingles. If water gets past your chimney flashing, there is nothing left to stop it from aggressive your structure’s walls and ceilings.

Chimney flashing’s purpose is to hamper rain water and melting snow. Flashing has two layers: “step flashing” and “counter flashing.” L-shaped step flashing is also laid down and tightly sealed with caulk. If water is allowed to flow down into the residence through a gap begun by leaking or missing flashing, there should be major cause for leaks.

Checking For Chimney Flashing Damage

Following a storm, walk around your dwelling 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 professional chimney techs recommend you never let leaks go without address or repair for very long. On your residence’s roof, do you see adverse mold, algae, mildew or fungus growth? If you notice mold, shrinking, blistering or curling shingles, call an fully-trained chimney flashing chimney contractor 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 Concerning?

Here in the NY tri-state area (and especially in Huntington) we get quite a bit of sun, wind, sleet, rain and snow every year. Harm producers definitely include bad winds that could move the flashing material. Improperly installed flashing or awry caulking used in the sealing process. Workers on your roof in Huntington may also inadvertently damage the flashing. If your chimney’s flashing is broken, it could quickly become a major issue if slighted. With so much to gain from having precisely installed or maintained flashing, it is 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 protect the chimney flashing so that it won’t leak.

Chimney Flashing Inspections

Some of the chimneys flashing that our technicians repair is the same chimney flashing that was installed when the chimney was initially 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. Last – but not least – almost every fireplace crown needs to be scrutinized for cracks at least once a month. Chimney crown cracks are one of the major 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. Chimney problems often begins to erode chimney masonry below the roofline. If there are undiscovered cracks or compromises in this masonry, the leakage may be faster and more pervasive. Mold growth – which is most commonly in dark, undrafted and damp spots are perfect for growing and harboring noxious mold. Because leakage happens below the roof and out of sight, property owners could not become aware of a leak 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 different parts and components of the chimney system, chimney flashing must be correctly customized in order to perform well. Remember: One company doesn’t always fit all. When Expressway’s expert flashing technicians install new chimney flashing, our technicians take the time to make sure the new chimney flashing is a perfect fit – in terms of shape and size for the chimney and roof. We, at Expressway, would love to handle all of the chimney flashing and other structure needs. So why choose us? Our technicians could talk about quality and the Expressway advantage. Feel free to check out Expressway’s Google reviews or even look at some of Expressway’s previous work. Our pros know that after you take a look, you will see just how much delight our pros take in each venture.

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