Chimney Flashing For Port Washington

The Importance Of Chimney Flashing

Chimney flashing is your Port Washington residence’s first line of protection against water problems. Chimney flashing is one of the most pertinent parts of a residence’s chimney. Chimney flashing is rarely seen – or even noticed – until something goes bad with it. Roof flashing is installed to forestall your Port Washington structure from water problems and is generally laid down around vents, chimneys and skylights. The chimney flashing or caulking used to keep your flashing in place could slowly erode, making the roof susceptible to leaks.Chimney flashing is the last line of defense from water damage.

There are 3 designs of chimney flashing. ‘Step flashing’ – which diverts water from the roof away from your chimney. ‘Counter flashing’ – which is installed around a chimney to forestall water from leaking into the residence. And ‘cricket flashing’ – which impedes water’s nature to pond on the roof. Counter flashing surrounds the top ridge gap of the L-flashing and is secured by embedding it into the chimney masonry. When installed exactly, chimney flashing could 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. Expressway’s expert chimney techs recommend you never let leaks go without address or repair for very long. Leaky roofs usually cause additional issues to other parts of your structure – which can then include the growth of sickening mold and mildew… and that mightthen cost you thousands more to remove. If you see mold, shrinking, blistering or curling shingles, contact an fully-trained chimney flashing company such as Expressway to assess your home’s chimney and roof and recommend an appropriate course of action before it’s too late.

Do I Need My Chimney Flashing Assessed?

Multiple elements can harm your home’s flashing and start 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). Workers on a roof in Port Washington may also inadvertently harm the flashing. If the chimney’s flashing is problematic, it might quickly become a major issue if passed over. With so much to gain from having correctly installed or maintained flashing, it is important to ensure that the flashing is kept in fine working order.

Some Signs The Chimney could Need New Flashing:

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

Chimney Flashing Inspections

Some of the home’s chimneys in Port Washington are over 50 years old or more and failing. The next part that our pros would look for is if the bricks that are above the chimney flashing need to be renovated Last – but not least – almost every fireplace crown needs to be investigated for cracks at least once a month. Our team can visit the property and assess the integrity of the structure’s chimney system, identify whether the flashing needs to be replaced. If your chimney’s flashing is rusting and breaking away from your roof, our team may replace all of the flashing around the spots in question and help to keep your dwelling’s roof cushioned. Chimney leakage most commonly begins to erode chimney masonry below the roofline. If there are undiscovered cracks or compromises in this masonry, the harm may be faster and more pervasive. Wall boards, insulation, electrical wiring and other residence building materials will be severely broken by regular water penetration. Because leakage happens below the roof and out of sight, homeowners will not become aware of the problem until a major safety and property risk occurs. We suggest you call Expressway to inspect your roof and chimney soon.

Expressway Chimney Flashing Repair Experts

This is one of the reasons it’s not recommended for the average client to perform a flashing installation job on their own. Reach out to our team of flashing professionals today to get started! Part of Expressway’s scheduled chimney inspection service includes a close up look at the chimney flashing. We, at Expressway, would love to handle all of the chimney flashing and other dwelling needs. However, our technicians know that there are a ton of other companies options to choose from. Feel free to check out Expressway’s Google reviews or even look at some of our previous work. If it’s time for a chimney flashing inspection or you know there’s trouble with your flashing, you can contact us at 631.772.6363.

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