Chimney Flashing For Port Jefferson Station

What Chimney Flashing Does

Chimney flashing is your Port Jefferson Station structure’s main line of defense against water problems. Chimney flashing is one of the most pertinent parts of a home’s chimney. Chimney flashing is rarely seen – or even noticed – until something goes wrong with it. When roof or chimney flashing becomes leaky, it loses it imperviousness and resistance to water and causes a host of other leaks. Chimney flashings are generally made of thin copper, galvanized steel or aluminum sheets that are most commonly mounted beneath your roof’s shingles. Replacing your chimney flashing (or flashing sealants) from time to time can go a long way in water tightening your roof and securing your Port Jefferson Station structure.

Chimney flashing’s purpose is to stop 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 the roof and attic from the inevitable deterioration started by excessive water penetration.

New Chimney Flashing

Even if your roof looks 100% fine after a heavy rain or snow storm, there could still be underlying damage that might go unnoticed to a novice eye. Water stains could indicate the start of a leaking problem. Expressway’s professional chimney techs recommend you never let leaks go without address or repair for very long. Leaky roofs generally cause additional problems to other parts of your structure – which will then include the growth of sickening mold and mildew… and that willthen cost the owner thousands more to remove. If you see mold, shrinking, blistering or curling shingles, reach an expert chimney flashing company such as Expressway to look at your home’s chimney and roof and recommend an appropriate course of action before it’s too late.

Leave The Flashing Repairs To A Highly-skilled Pro

Here in the NY tri-state area (and especially in Port Jefferson Station) we get quite a bit of sun, wind, sleet, rain and snow every year. Damage producers definitely include powerful winds that might dislodge the flashing material. Inexactly installed flashing or defective caulking used in the sealing process. Workers on your roof in Port Jefferson Station will also inadvertently dislodge the flashing. If your chimney’s flashing is damaged, it may quickly become a major issue if ignored. With so much to gain from having correctly installed or maintained flashing, it’s important to ensure that the flashing is kept in optimum working order.

Some Signs Your Chimney may Need New Flashing:

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

Spotting Damaged Chimney Flashing

Some of the chimneys flashing that our technicians repair is the same chimney flashing that was installed when the chimney was first built. The next factor that our pros would look for is if the bricks that are above the chimney flashing need to be addressed Missing mortar joints also need to be repaired and or re-tuckpointed so that the water may pass the chimney flashing. Chimney crown cracks are one of the prominent reasons that chimney could leak past the chimney flashing. Chimney inspection is a small maintenance task, but it’s one that you can’t afford to discount. Chimney harm often begins to erode chimney masonry below the roofline. Home materials just simply develop problems over time. Wall boards, insulation, electrical wiring and other structure building materials might be severely deteriorated by regular water penetration. Mold is known to be unhealthy to humans and pets and if water is infiltrating down into your property, the growth can be widespread and very pricey to remedy. We suggest you call Expressway to inspect your roof and chimney soon.

Chimney Flashing Repairs By Expressway

This is one of the reasons it’s not recommended for the average client to perform a flashing installation repair on their own. Remember: One company doesn’t always fit all. When Expressway’s expert flashing technicians build new chimney flashing, our chimney experts 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 your chimney flashing and other property needs. So why choose us? We could talk about quality and the Expressway advantage. We let our work speak for itself. Our technicians know that after you take a look, you may see just how much joy our technicians take in each project.

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