Chimney Flashing For North Wantagh

What Chimney Flashing Does

Chimney flashing preserves the spots around the chimney from leaking water where the roof meets the chimney. Chimney flashing is one of the most neglected spots in the conservation of a residence. Chimney flashing is rarely seen – or even noticed – until something goes awry with it. When roof or chimney flashing becomes leaky, it loses it imperviousness and resistance to water and begins a host of other harm. The chimney flashing or caulking used to keep your flashing in place may slowly erode, making your roof open to leaks. If water gets past your chimney flashing, there is nothing left to stop it from eroding the structure’s walls and ceilings.

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. Expressway provides flashing inspections, preventative maintenance and chimney inspections to defend your chimney as well as your roof and attic from the inevitable deterioration caused by excessive water penetration.

Checking For Chimney Flashing Damage

Following a storm, walk around your home and inspect for water stains in your ceiling using a flashlight if possible. Water stains could indicate the start of a leaking problem. Our trained flashing techs will find the source of the problem and fix it ASAP. Leaky roofs many a time cause additional problems to other parts of your structure – which can then include the growth of threatening mold and mildew… and that canthen cost the owner thousands more to address. If you smell mold, shrinking, blistering or curling shingles, call an expert chimney flashing chimney company such as Expressway to inspect 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

Here in the NY tri-state area (and especially in North Wantagh) 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 layouts of flashing material). Workers on a roof in North Wantagh can also inadvertently damage the flashing. If your chimney’s flashing is problematic, it could quickly become a major issue if passed over. With so much to gain from having properly installed or maintained flashing, it is important to ensure that your flashing is kept in good working order.

Some Signs The Chimney may Need New Flashing:

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

Spotting Damaged Chimney Flashing

Many of the chimneys flashing that our technicians repair is the same chimney flashing that was installed when the chimney was first built. The next element 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 might pass the chimney flashing. Expressway’s team may visit your property and assess the integrity of the residence’s chimney system, identify whether your flashing needs to be fixed. Chimney inspection is a small maintenance task, but it’s one that you can’t afford to evade. Expressway regularly repairs chimney flashing that will no longer do its job in cushioning a home from damaging water. Home materials just simply develop damage over time. Wall boards, insulation, electrical wiring and other structure building materials may be severely deteriorated by regular water aggression. Mold is known to be threatening to humans and pets and if water is infiltrating down into your home, the growth can be widespread and very costly 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 a chimney system, chimney flashing must be correctly customized in order to work well. Reach out to our team of chimney pros today to get started! When Expressway’s expert qualified professionals construct new chimney flashing, we take the time to make sure the new metal 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 home needs. However, our pros know that there are a ton of other chimney contractors options to choose from. Feel free to check out our 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 delight our technicians take in each job.

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