Chimney Flashing For Levittown

What Chimney Flashing Does

Chimney flashing preserves the sections around the chimney from leaking water where the roof meets the chimney. Chimney flashing is one of the most pertinent parts of a dwelling’s chimney. Chimney flashing is rarely seen – or even noticed – until something goes wrong with it. When roof or chimney flashing becomes broken, it loses it imperviousness and resistance to water and causes a host of other problems. Chimney 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 will lead to a serious water leak and severe harm to your Levittown structure and parts of the chimney.

There are 3 selections of chimney flashing. ‘Step flashing’ – which diverts water from the roof away from your chimney. ‘Counter flashing’ – which is installed around a chimney to stop water from leaking into the structure. And ‘cricket flashing’ – which averts water’s nature to pond on your roof. L-shaped step flashing is also laid down and tightly sealed with caulk. If water is allowed to flow down into the dwelling through a gap caused by harmed or missing flashing, there should be major cause for worry.

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. Our trained flashing techs will find the source of the problem and fix it ASAP. On your structure’s roof, do you see sickening mold, algae, mildew or fungus growth? If you observe mold, shrinking, blistering or curling shingles, call an professional chimney flashing chimney company 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 Leay?

Many elements might harm the flashing and begin the need for either a flashing installation. Squirrels, raccoons and other animals that enjoy chewing on the flashing. Rust issues (which are common with certain types of flashing material). Workers on your roof in Levittown could also inadvertently dislodge the flashing. If the chimney’s flashing is broken, it may quickly become a major issue if slighted. With so much to gain from having precisely installed or maintained flashing, it’s important to ensure that the flashing is kept in good working order.

Whether you have a fireplace that is built with masonry stone or brick you’ll have to manage the chimney flashing so that it won’t leak.

Chimney Flashing Problems

Some of the chimneys flashing that our pros repair is the same chimney flashing that was installed when the chimney was first built. Most of the time this could 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 can pass the chimney flashing. Chimney crown cracks are one of the leading reasons that chimney may leak past the chimney flashing. Chimney inspection is a small maintenance task, but it’s one that you can’t afford to slight. Expressway regularly replaces chimney flashing that may no longer do its service in securing a home from infiltrating water. Structural materials can simply develop leakage over time. Mold growth – which is most commonly in dark, undrafted and damp sections are perfect for growing and harboring detrimental mold. Because breakage happens below the roof and out of sight, homeowners will 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 recommended for the average client to perform a flashing installation job on their own. Reach out to our team of flashing professionals today to get started! When Expressway’s highly-skilled flashing experts craft new chimney flashing, we take the time to make sure the new material is a perfect fit – in terms of shape and size for your chimney and roof. We, at Expressway, would love to handle all of your chimney flashing and other structure needs. However, we know that there are a ton of other chimney companies options to choose from. Feel free to check out Expressway’s Google reviews or even look at some of our previous work. If it’s time for a chimney flashing inspection or you know there’s trouble with the flashing, you will reach us at 631.772.6363.

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