Chimney Flashing For Old Bethpage

Arrays Of Chimney Flashing

Chimney flashing is your Old Bethpage home’s first line of integrity against water leakage. Chimney flashing is one of the most pertinent parts of a home’s chimney. Most customers don’t give a lot of thought to their Old Bethpage home’s (or business’s) chimney flashing. When roof or chimney flashing becomes problematic, it loses it imperviousness and resistance to water and begins a host of other harm. Roof flashings are generally made of thin copper, galvanized steel or aluminum sheets that are typically mounted beneath your roof’s shingles. If water gets past your chimney flashing, there is nothing left to stop it from aggressive the structure’s walls and ceilings.

There are 3 types of chimney flashing. ‘Step flashing’ – which diverts water from the roof away from the chimney. ‘Counter flashing’ – which is installed around a chimney to prevent water from leaking into the home. And ‘cricket flashing’ – which prevents water’s nature to pond on the roof. Chimney flashing is made typically from sheet metal strips that are fashioned to fit securely around the base of your chimney where it intersects with the roof. If water is allowed to flow down into the home through a gap begun by damages or missing flashing, there should be major cause for alarm.

New Chimney Flashing

Following a storm, walk around your residence and inspect for water stains in your ceiling using a flashlight if possible. Water stains could indicate the start of a leaking problem. Our expert flashing techs can find the source of the problem and fix it ASAP. Leaky roofs generally cause additional issues to other parts of your home – which could then include the growth of detrimental mold and mildew… and that willthen cost the owner thousands more to fix. Are there shrinking, blistering or curling shingles? Is there any water damaging into the attic or into walls that you will see?

Leave The Flashing Repairs To A Dedicated Pro

A variety of conditions will harm the flashing and start the need for either a flashing installation. Harm producers definitely include harsh winds that might free the flashing material. Imprecisely installed flashing or bad caulking used in the sealing process. Workers on your home’s roof in Old Bethpage could also inadvertently dislodge the flashing. If your chimney’s flashing is problematic, it may quickly become a major issue if ignored. With so much to gain from having properly installed or maintained flashing, it’s always important to ensure that your flashing is kept in optimum 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.

Spotting Damaged Chimney Flashing

Many of the chimneys flashing that we repair is the same chimney flashing that was installed when the chimney was originally built. Most of the time this could 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 might pass the chimney flashing. Expressway’s team might visit your property and assess the integrity of the property’s chimney system, identify whether the flashing needs to be addressed. If the 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 structure’s roof secured. Chimney harm most commonly begins to erode chimney masonry below the roofline. If there are undiscovered cracks or compromises in this masonry, the problems might be faster and more pervasive. Mold growth – which is frequently in dark, undrafted and damp spots are perfect for growing and harboring noxious mold. Mold is known to be dangerous to humans and pets and if water is eroding down into your residence, the growth might be widespread and very pricey to remedy. We suggest you call Expressway to inspect your roof and chimney soon.

Expressway Chimney Flashing Repair Company

This is one of the reasons it’s not advisable for the average homeowner to perform a flashing installation job on their own. Remember: One chimney company doesn’t always fit all. When Expressway’s highly-skilled flashing technicians build 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 the chimney and roof. We, at Expressway, would love to handle all of the chimney flashing and other residence needs. However, our technicians 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. If it’s time for a chimney flashing inspection or you know there’s trouble with the flashing, you can contact Old Bethpage’s local chimney experts at 631.772.6363.

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