Chimney Flashing For Lido Beach

The Importance Of Chimney Flashing

Chimney flashing preserves the places around the chimney from leaking water where the roof joins the chimney. Chimney flashing is one of the most forgotten spots in the upkeep of a structure. Chimney flashing is rarely seen – or even noticed – until something goes awry with it. Roof flashing is installed to hamper your Lido Beach structure from water problems and is normally laid down around vents, chimneys and skylights. Roof flashings are generally made of thin copper, galvanized steel or aluminum sheets that are frequently mounted beneath the roof’s shingles. Warped or missing flashing could lead to a serious water leak and severe damage to your Lido Beach property and parts of the chimney.

Chimney flashing’s purpose is to prevent 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. When installed properly, chimney flashing can serve you well for many years.

New Chimney Flashing

Even if your roof looks 100% fine after a heavy rain or snow storm, there could still be underlying problems that will go unnoticed to a novice eye. If, when it starts to rain, you notice that there are areas in your structure that start to leak, call your local flashing experts immediately. Our expert flashing techs will find the source of the problem and fix it ASAP. On your structure’s roof, do you see dangerous mold, algae, mildew or fungus growth? Are there shrinking, blistering or curling shingles? Is there any water eroding into the attic or into walls that you could see?

Leave The Flashing Repairs To A Flashing Pro

Various elements will harm your home’s flashing and cause the need for either a flashing installation. Leakage producers definitely include harsh winds that will dislodge the flashing material. Rust issues (which are common with certain layouts of flashing material). Workers on a roof in Lido Beach may also inadvertently damage the flashing. If the chimney’s flashing is problematic, it might quickly become a major issue if forgetten about. With so much to gain from having correctly installed or maintained flashing, it is important to ensure that your flashing is kept in fine working order.

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

Spotting Damaged Chimney Flashing

Many of the home’s chimneys in Lido Beach are over 50 years old or more and failing. Most of the time this may 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 could pass the chimney flashing. Expressway’s team can visit the property and assess the integrity of the home’s chimney system, identify whether your flashing needs to be addressed. If the chimney’s flashing is rusting and breaking away from the roof, our team will replace all of the flashing around the spots in question and help to keep the residence’s roof cushioned. Expressway regularly replaces chimney flashing that may no longer do its service in protecting a home from penetrating water. If there are undiscovered cracks or compromises in this masonry, the harm will be faster and more pervasive. Wall boards, insulation, electrical wiring and other residence building materials will be severely harmed by regular water seepage. Because harm happens below the roof and out of sight, homeowners may 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 Contractors

This is one of the reasons it’s not good for the average property owner to perform a flashing installation fix on their own. Remember: One company doesn’t always fit all. Part of Expressway’s scheduled chimney inspection service includes a close up look at your chimney flashing. We, at Expressway, would love to handle all of your chimney flashing and other property needs. So why choose Expressway’s chimney experts? Our technicians could talk about quality and the Expressway advantage. Feel free to check out our Google reviews or even look at some of Expressway’s previous work. If it’s time for a chimney flashing inspection or you know there’s trouble with the flashing, you will reach Expressway Roofing & Chimney at 631.772.6363.

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