Chimney Flashing For North Lynbrook

The Importance Of Chimney Flashing

Chimney flashing is your North Lynbrook residence’s main line of integrity against water harm. Chimney flashing is one of the most neglected places in the maintenance of a structure. Chimney flashing is rarely seen – or even noticed – until something goes wrong with it. When roof or chimney flashing becomes harmful, it loses it imperviousness and resistance to water and starts a host of other harm. Chimney flashings are generally made of thin copper, galvanized steel or aluminum sheets that are frequently mounted beneath your roof’s shingles. Chimney flashing is your last line of protection from water damage.

There are 3 types of chimney flashing. ‘Step flashing’ – which diverts water from the roof away from your chimney. ‘Counter flashing’ – which is installed around a chimney to stop water from leaking into the property. And ‘cricket flashing’ – which stops water’s nature to pond on the roof. Counter flashing covers the top ridge gap of the L-flashing and is secured by embedding it into the chimney masonry. Expressway provides flashing inspections, preventative maintenance and chimney inspections to defend the chimney as well as your roof and attic from the inevitable deterioration caused by excessive water penetration.

Chimney Flashing Issues To Look For

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 highly-skilled chimney techs recommend you never let leaks go without address or repair for very long. Leaky roofs sometimes cause additional issues to other parts of your structure – which may then include the growth of noxious mold and mildew… and that canthen cost the owner thousands more to address. Are there shrinking, blistering or curling shingles? Is there any water eroding into the attic or into walls that you may see?

How Does Flashing Become Leay?

Here in the NY tri-state area (and especially in North Lynbrook) we get quite a bit of sun, wind, sleet, rain and snow every year. Squirrels, raccoons and other animals that enjoy chewing on the flashing. Rust issues (which are common with certain types of flashing material). Old age – i.e. many inclement winters and inclement summers. If the chimney’s flashing is harmed, it might quickly become a major issue if overlooked. With so much to gain from having properly installed or maintained flashing, it’s always important to ensure that the flashing is kept in good working order.

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

Chimney Flashing Inspections

A lot of the structure’s chimneys in North Lynbrook are over 50 years old or more and failing. The next part that we 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 can pass the chimney flashing. Our team may visit the property and assess the integrity of your dwelling’s chimney system, identify whether your flashing needs to be replaced. If the chimney’s flashing is rusting and breaking away from your roof, our team will replace all of the flashing around the areas in question and help to keep your home’s roof preserved. Chimney damage usually begins to erode chimney masonry below the roofline. If there are undiscovered cracks or compromises in this masonry, the breakage can be faster and more pervasive. Wall boards, insulation, electrical wiring and other property building materials can be severely deteriorated by regular water seepage. Because harm happens below the roof and out of sight, customers might 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: The Premier Chimney Repair Technicians

Because there are a lot of parts and components of a chimney system, chimney flashing must be correctly customized in order to work well. Remember: One chimney company doesn’t always fit all. When Expressway’s expert flashing technicians craft new chimney flashing, our technicians take the time to make sure the new material is a perfect fit – in terms of shape and size for your 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 chimney companies options to choose from. 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 will see just how much joy our pros take in each project.

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