Chimney Flashing For Mineola

The Importance Of Chimney Flashing

Chimney flashing cushions the places around the chimney from leaking water where the roof joins the chimney. Chimney flashing is one of the most neglected sections in the maintenance of a home. Chimney flashing is rarely seen – or even noticed – until something goes awry with it. When roof or chimney flashing becomes harmful, it loses it imperviousness and resistance to water and causes a host of other weakening. The chimney flashing or caulking used to keep the flashing in place will slowly erode, making your roof vulnerable to leaks.Chimney flashing is your last line of integrity from water damage.

Chimney flashing’s purpose is to stop 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 your roof and attic from the inevitable deterioration initiated by excessive water infiltration.

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 leakage that can go unnoticed to a novice eye. If, when it starts to rain, you notice that there are areas in your structure that begin to leak, call us immediately. Our trained flashing techs could find the source of the problem and fix it ASAP. On your dwelling’s roof, do you see detrimental mold, algae, mildew or fungus growth? If you smell mold, shrinking, blistering or curling shingles, call an expert 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.

Leave The Flashing Repairs To A Fully-trained Professional

Here in the NY tri-state area (and especially in Mineola) we get quite a bit of sun, wind, sleet, rain and snow every year. Harm producers definitely include severe winds that can displace the flashing material. Improperly installed flashing or poor-quality caulking used in the sealing process. Workers on your roof in Mineola will also inadvertently dislodge the flashing. If the chimney’s flashing is leaky, it may quickly become a major issue if omitted. With so much to gain from having correctly installed or maintained flashing, it’s always important to ensure that the flashing is kept in prime working order.

Some Signs Your Chimney may Need New Flashing:

• your flashing is dislodged or missing
• the flashing is rusted or rotted through
• your flashing is now coming free
• your flashing is covered with roofing tar
• You’re installing new roof shingles – or having other roofing work done
• Your chimney is leaking water into your residence.

Chimney Flashing Problems

Some of the chimneys flashing that our technicians repair is the same chimney flashing that was installed when the chimney was first built. The next component that our pros would look for is if the bricks that are above the chimney flashing need to be corrected Missing mortar joints also need to be repaired and or re-tuckpointed so that the water will pass the chimney flashing. Chimney crown cracks are one of the preeminent 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 pass over. Expressway regularly replaces chimney flashing that will no longer do its job in securing a home from eroding water. Dwelling materials just simply develop damage over time. Wall boards, insulation, electrical wiring and other residence building materials could be severely damaged by regular water intrusion. Mold is known to be unhealthy to humans and pets and if water is aggressive down into your dwelling, the growth can be widespread and very expensive to remedy. We suggest you call Expressway to inspect your roof and chimney soon.

Chimney Flashing Repairs By Expressway

Because there are a lot of parts and components of the chimney system, chimney flashing must be exactly customized in order to work well. Remember: One chimney company doesn’t always fit all. When Expressway’s expert chimney pros construct 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 your chimney and roof. Our chimney experts have the latest tools and training and take pride in doing every project exactly the first time. So why choose Expressway? Our chimney experts 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 could see just how much satisfaction our technicians take in each venture.

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