Chimney Flashing For Manorhaven

The Importance Of Chimney Flashing

Chimney flashing is your Manorhaven home’s main line of protection against water problems. Chimney flashing is one of the most neglected places in the conservation of a dwelling. Chimney flashing is rarely seen – or even noticed – until something goes awry with it. Roof flashing is installed to hamper your Manorhaven home from water problems and is often laid down around vents, chimneys and skylights. Chimney flashings are generally made of thin copper, galvanized steel or aluminum sheets that are most commonly mounted beneath the roof’s shingles. Replacing the chimney flashing (or flashing sealants) from time to time will go a long way in water tightening the roof and defending your Manorhaven structure.

Chimney flashing’s purpose is to impede 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 designed 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 the chimney as well as the roof and attic from the inevitable deterioration started by excessive water penetration.

Chimney Flashing Issues To Look For

Even if your roof looks 100% fine after a heavy rain or snow storm, there could still be underlying problems that could go unnoticed to a novice eye. Water stains could indicate the start of a leaking problem. Expressway’s expert chimney techs recommend you never let leaks go without address or repair for very long. Leaky roofs almost always cause additional problems to other parts of your dwelling – which can then include the growth of unhealthy mold and mildew… and that canthen cost you thousands more to repair. Are there shrinking, blistering or curling shingles? Is there any water infiltrating into the attic or into walls that you might see?

Leave The Flashing Repairs To A Professional

Nuerous conditions might harm your home’s 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 styles of flashing material). Workers on a roof in Manorhaven may also inadvertently break the flashing. Flashing that has deteriorated from the elements might eventually cause problems to your roofing system, as the chimney flashing helps hamper water damage 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 optimum working order.

Some Signs The Chimney may Need New Flashing:

• your flashing is dislodged or missing
• your 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 service done
• The chimney is leaking water into your home.

Spotting Damaged Chimney Flashing

A lot of the chimneys flashing that we repair is the same chimney flashing that was installed when the chimney was originally built. 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. Last – but not least – almost every fireplace crown needs to be analyzed for cracks at least once a month. Chimney crown cracks are one of the obvious reasons that chimney might leak past the chimney flashing. If your chimney’s flashing is rusting and breaking away from the roof, Expressway’s team can replace all of the flashing around the places in question and help to keep the home’s roof secured. Expressway regularly replaces chimney flashing that may no longer do its job in cushioning a property from penetrating water. Residence materials just simply develop harm over time. Wall boards, insulation, electrical wiring and other property building materials could be severely harmed by regular water infiltration. Mold is known to be threatening to humans and pets and if water is eroding down into your home, the growth could be widespread and very costly to remedy. We suggest you call Expressway to inspect your roof and chimney soon.

Expressway Chimney Flashing Repair Pros

This is one of the reasons it’s not advisable for the average property owner to perform a flashing installation repair on their own. Remember: One chimney contractor doesn’t always fit all. Part of our 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 home needs. However, our technicians know that there are a ton of other chimney contractors options to choose from. We let Expressway’s work speak for itself. 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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