Chimney Flashing For Pantigo

What Chimney Flashing Does

Chimney flashing is your Pantigo structure’s first line of defense against water harm. Chimney flashing is one of the most pertinent parts of a property’s chimney. Chimney flashing is rarely seen – or even noticed – until something goes bad with it. When roof or chimney flashing becomes damaged, it loses it imperviousness and resistance to water and causes a host of other problems. Roof flashings are generally made of thin copper, galvanized steel or aluminum sheets that are typically mounted beneath your roof’s shingles. Warped or missing flashing could lead to a serious water leak and severe problems to your Pantigo residence 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.” Chimney flashing is made typically from sheet metal strips that are made to to fit securely around the base of the chimney where it intersects with the roof. Expressway provides flashing inspections, preventative maintenance and chimney inspections to secure the chimney as well as your roof and attic from the inevitable deterioration started by excessive water penetration.

Checking For Chimney Flashing Damage

Even if your roof looks 100% fine after a heavy rain or snow storm, there could still be underlying leakage that can go unnoticed to a novice eye. Water stains could indicate the start of a leaking problem. Our professional flashing techs may find the source of the problem and fix it ASAP. Leaky roofs almost always cause additional damage to other parts of your structure – which might then include the growth of unhealthy mold and mildew… and that willthen cost you thousands more to remove. Are there shrinking, blistering or curling shingles? Is there any water getting into the attic or into walls that you might see?

Leave The Flashing Repairs To A Professional

Here in the NY tri-state area (and especially in Pantigo) we get quite a bit of sun, wind, sleet, rain and snow every year. Harm producers definitely include severe winds that may move the flashing material. Inexactly installed flashing or defective caulking used in the sealing process. Workers on your home’s roof in Pantigo will also inadvertently break the flashing. If your chimney’s flashing is harmed, it will quickly become a major issue if slighted. With so much to gain from having precisely installed or maintained flashing, it is important to ensure that your flashing is kept in efficient working order.

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

Spotting Damaged Chimney Flashing

A lot of the chimneys flashing that we repair is the same chimney flashing that was installed when the chimney was initially built. The next part that our technicians would look for is if the bricks that are above the chimney flashing need to be fixed Missing mortar joints also need to be repaired and or re-tuckpointed so that the water can pass the chimney flashing. Chimney crown cracks are one of the major reasons that chimney might leak past the chimney flashing. If your chimney’s flashing is rusting and breaking away from the roof, our team will replace all of the flashing around the areas in question and help to keep your structure’s roof protected. Expressway regularly repairs chimney flashing that could no longer do its job in protecting a residence from aggressive water. Property materials are known to simply develop leakage over time. Wall boards, insulation, electrical wiring and other structure building materials may be severely harmed by regular water invasion. Mold is known to be harmful to humans and pets and if water is leaking down into your home, the growth might be widespread and very expensive to remedy. We suggest you call Expressway to inspect your roof and chimney soon.

Expressway Chimney Flashing Repair Technicians

Because there are so many parts and components of your chimney system, chimney flashing must be correctly customized in order to perform well. Reach out to Expressway’s team of flashing experts today to get started! When Expressway’s highly-skilled flashing experts craft new chimney flashing, our technicians 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. Our pros have the right tools and training and take pride in doing every project precisely the first time. However, we know that there are a ton of other chimney companies options to choose from. Our pros let our work speak for itself. If it’s time for a chimney flashing inspection or you know there’s trouble with your flashing, you might contact Expressway Roofing & Chimney at 631.772.6363.

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