Chimney Flashing For Mount Sinai

Styles 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 important parts of a home’s chimney. Chimney flashing is rarely seen – or even noticed – until something goes bad with it. When roof or chimney flashing becomes problematic, it loses it imperviousness and resistance to water and starts a host of other weakening. Roof flashings are generally made of thin copper, galvanized steel or aluminum sheets that are usually mounted beneath your roof’s shingles. Warped or missing flashing may lead to a serious water leak and severe problems to your Mount Sinai structure and parts of the chimney.

Chimney flashing’s purpose is to avert 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 the chimney where it intersects with the roof. If water is allowed to flow down into your structure through a gap caused by leaking or missing flashing, there should be major cause for worry.

Checking For Chimney Flashing Damage

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. If, when it starts to rain, you notice that there are areas in your dwelling that start to leak, call your local flashing experts immediately. Our trained flashing techs might find the source of the problem and fix it ASAP. On your structure’s roof, do you see adverse mold, algae, mildew or fungus growth? Are there shrinking, blistering or curling shingles? Is there any water getting into the attic or into walls that you will see?

How Does Flashing Become Concerning?

Here in the NY tri-state area (and especially in Mount Sinai) we get quite a bit of sun, wind, sleet, rain and snow every year. Damage producers definitely include crazy winds that might dislodge the flashing material. Imprecisely installed flashing or defective caulking used in the sealing process. Old age – i.e. many severe winters and extreme summers. If the chimney’s flashing is damaged, it will quickly become a major issue if slighted. 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.

Some Signs Your Chimney could Need New Flashing:

• the 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 jobs done
• Your chimney is leaking water into your residence.

Chimney Flashing Problems

Some of the chimneys flashing that we repair is the same chimney flashing that was installed when the chimney was first 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. 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 principal reasons that chimney can leak past the chimney flashing. If the chimney’s flashing is rusting and breaking away from your roof, Expressway’s team could replace all of the flashing around the spots in question and help to keep your dwelling’s roof cushioned. Expressway regularly repairs chimney flashing that could no longer do its job in defending a residence from aggressive water. Residence materials are known to simply develop damage over time. Mold growth – which is typically in dark, undrafted and damp spots are perfect for growing and harboring harmful mold. Because breakage happens below the roof and out of sight, customers could not become aware of possible damage 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

Because there are so many parts and components of a chimney system, chimney flashing must be precisely customized in order to perform well. Remember: One chimney company doesn’t always fit all. Part of our scheduled chimney inspection service includes a close up look at the chimney flashing. We, at Expressway, would love to handle all of your chimney flashing and other property needs. However, our technicians know that there are a ton of other chimney companies options to choose from. We let our work speak for itself. If it’s time for a chimney flashing inspection or you know there’s trouble with your flashing, you could call Expressway Roofing & Chimney at 631.772.6363.

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