Chimney Flashing For North Patchogue

The Importance Of Chimney Flashing

Chimney flashing defends the spots around the chimney from leaking water where the roof abuts the chimney. Chimney flashing is one of the most overlooked sections in the preservation of a dwelling. 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 begins a host of other harm. Chimney flashings are generally made of thin copper, galvanized steel or aluminum sheets that are usually mounted beneath the roof’s shingles. Warped or missing flashing can lead to a serious water leak and severe leakage to your North Patchogue structure and parts of the chimney.

Chimney flashing’s purpose is to prevent rain water and melting snow. Flashing has two layers: “step flashing” and “counter flashing.” Counter flashing overlaps the top ridge gap of the L-flashing and is secured by embedding it into the chimney masonry. When installed correctly, chimney flashing might serve you well for many years.

Checking For Chimney Flashing Damage

Following a storm, walk around your structure and inspect for water stains in your ceiling using a flashlight if possible. Water stains could indicate the start of a leaking problem. Our highly-skilled flashing techs may find the source of the problem and fix it ASAP. On your residence’s roof, do you see dangerous mold, algae, mildew or fungus growth? If you notice mold, shrinking, blistering or curling shingles, contact an highly-skilled chimney flashing chimney contractor 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 Dedicated Pro

Various things could 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 layouts of flashing material). Old age – i.e. many crazy winters and inclement summers. If your chimney’s flashing is leaky, it can quickly become a major issue if forgetten about. With so much to gain from having correctly installed or maintained flashing, it is important to ensure that your flashing is kept in efficient working order.

Chimney flashing should last about 20 years in North Patchogue’s turbulent climate due to the amount of wear and tear caused by our weather patterns.

Spotting Damaged Chimney Flashing

Many of the home’s chimneys in North Patchogue are over 50 years old or more and failing. Most of the time this might 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. Our team might visit the property and assess the integrity of the home’s chimney system, identify whether the flashing needs to be addressed. If your chimney’s flashing is rusting and breaking away from your roof, our team could replace all of the flashing around the sections in question and help to keep the dwelling’s roof cushioned. Chimney harm typically begins to erode chimney masonry below the roofline. Property materials are known to simply develop damage over time. Wall boards, insulation, electrical wiring and other property building materials will be severely damaged by regular water penetration. Mold is known to be harmful to humans and pets and if water is infiltrating down into your residence, the growth may 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 different parts and components of the chimney system, chimney flashing must be precisely customized in order to work well. Remember: One chimney contractor doesn’t always fit all. When Expressway’s expert flashing technicians install 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. We, at Expressway, would love to handle all of your chimney flashing and other structure needs. So why choose Expressway? Our technicians could talk about quality and the Expressway advantage. We let our work speak for itself. If it’s time for a chimney flashing inspection or you know there’s trouble with the flashing, you could contact North Patchogue’s local chimney experts at 631.772.6363.

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