Chimney Flashing For North Merrick

Styles Of Chimney Flashing

Chimney flashing is your North Merrick home’s first line of protection against water infiltration. Chimney flashing is one of the most pertinent parts of a residence’s chimney. Most customers don’t give a lot of thought to their North Merrick home’s (or business’s) chimney flashing. When roof or chimney flashing becomes problematic, it loses it imperviousness and resistance to water and starts a host of other damage. Roof 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 can go a long way in water tightening your roof and protecting your North Merrick home.

Chimney flashing’s purpose is to avert rain water and melting snow. Flashing has two layers: “step flashing” and “counter flashing.” L-shaped step flashing is also laid down and tightly sealed with caulk. When installed exactly, chimney flashing might serve you well for many years.

New Chimney Flashing

Even if your roof looks 100% fine after a heavy rain or snow storm, there could still be underlying damage that may go unnoticed to a novice eye. If, when it starts to rain, you notice that there are areas in your structure that start to leak, call Expressway Roofing & Chimney immediately. Our expert flashing techs could find the source of the problem and fix it ASAP. Leaky roofs almost always cause additional issues to other parts of your home – which can then include the growth of threatening mold and mildew… and that couldthen cost the owner thousands more to remove. If you smell mold, shrinking, blistering or curling shingles, call an fully-trained chimney flashing 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 Professional

Here in the NY tri-state area (and especially in North Merrick) we get quite a bit of sun, wind, sleet, rain and snow every year. Damage producers definitely include crazy winds that will free the flashing material. Rust issues (which are common with certain layouts of flashing material). Workers on a roof in North Merrick might also inadvertently break the flashing. Flashing that has deteriorated from the elements could eventually cause weakening to your roofing system, as the chimney flashing helps hamper water problems from occurring to your roof deck and shingle system. With so much to gain from having properly installed or maintained flashing, it is important to ensure that the flashing is kept in good working order.

Chimney flashing should last about 20 years in North Merrick’s harsh climate due to the amount of wear and tear started by North Merrick’s weather patterns.

Chimney Flashing Problems

Many of the home’s chimneys in North Merrick are over 50 years old or more and failing. Most of the time this can 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 investigated for cracks at least once a month. Chimney crown cracks are one of the main 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 slight. Chimney leakage typically begins to erode chimney masonry below the roofline. If there are undiscovered cracks or compromises in this masonry, the damage may be faster and more pervasive. Mold growth – which is generally in dark, undrafted and damp sections are perfect for growing and harboring detrimental mold. Mold is known to be dangerous to humans and pets and if water is aggressive down into your home, the growth will be widespread and very pricey to remedy. We suggest you call Expressway to inspect your roof and chimney soon.

Expressway: The Premier Chimney Repair Pros

This is one of the reasons it’s not okay for the average homeowner to perform a flashing installation job on their own. Reach out to Expressway’s team of flashing experts today to get started! When Expressway’s expert qualified professionals install new chimney flashing, our pros take the time to make sure the new product is a perfect fit – in terms of shape and size for your chimney and roof. Our technicians have the correct tools and training and take pride in doing every job exactly the first time. However, our technicians know that there are a ton of other companies options to choose from. Feel free to check out our Google reviews or even look at some of Expressway’s previous work. If it’s time for a chimney flashing inspection or you know there’s trouble with your flashing, you might contact North Merrick’s local chimney experts at 631.772.6363.

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