Chimney Flashing For Lynbrook

What Chimney Flashing Does

Chimney flashing is your Lynbrook home’s main line of integrity against water problems. Chimney flashing is one of the most neglected places in the maintenance of a residence. Most homeowners don’t give a lot of thought to their Lynbrook home’s (or business’s) chimney flashing. Roof flashing is installed to forestall your Lynbrook dwelling from water leakage and is sometimes installed around vents, chimneys and skylights. The chimney flashing or caulking used to keep your flashing in place could slowly erode, making your roof susceptible to leaks.Replacing the chimney flashing (or flashing sealants) from time to time could go a long way in water tightening the roof and protecting your Lynbrook home.

Chimney flashing’s purpose is to stall 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 engineered to to fit securely around the base of your chimney where it intersects with the roof. Expressway provides flashing inspections, preventative maintenance and chimney inspections to defend your chimney as well as the roof and attic from the inevitable deterioration started by excessive water penetration.

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. Leaky roofs usually cause additional issues to other parts of your residence – which may then include the growth of unhealthy mold and mildew… and that couldthen cost the owner thousands more to remove. Are there shrinking, blistering or curling shingles? Is there any water penetrating into the attic or into walls that you could see?

Do I Need My Chimney Flashing Replaced?

Here in the NY tri-state area (and especially in Lynbrook) we get quite a bit of sun, wind, sleet, rain and snow every year. Leakage producers definitely include severe winds that could move the flashing material. Inexactly installed flashing or bad caulking used in the sealing process. Old age – i.e. many inclement winters and extreme summers. If your chimney’s flashing is damaged, it might 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 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 take care of the chimney flashing so that it won’t leak.

Chimney Flashing Inspections

Many of the home’s chimneys in Lynbrook are over 50 years old or more and failing. The next thing that our technicians would look for is if the bricks that are above the chimney flashing need to be renovated Last – but not least – almost every fireplace crown needs to be analyzed for cracks at least once a month. Expressway’s team can visit your property and assess the integrity of your structure’s chimney system, identify whether your flashing needs to be replaced. Chimney inspection is a small maintenance task, but it’s one that you can’t afford to evade. Expressway regularly fixes chimney flashing that could no longer do its job in preserving a structure from aggressive water. Residence materials also simply develop harm over time. Wall boards, insulation, electrical wiring and other residence building materials can be severely damaged by regular water intrusion. Because harm happens below the roof and out of sight, property owners may 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.

Expressway Chimney Flashing Repair Contractors

This is one of the reasons it’s not advisable for the average homeowner to perform a flashing installation job on their own. Remember: One chimney company doesn’t always fit all. When Expressway’s highly-skilled chimney pros build new chimney flashing, we take the time to make sure the new 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 your chimney flashing and other dwelling needs. However, we know that there are a ton of other companies options to choose from. Our pros let Expressway’s work speak for itself. We know that after you take a look, you may see just how much joy our chimney experts take in each chimney project.

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