Chimney Flashing For Port Washington North

What Chimney Flashing Does

Chimney flashing preserves the areas around the chimney from leaking water where the roof joins the chimney. Chimney flashing is one of the most imperitive parts of a residence’s chimney. Most clients don’t give a lot of thought to their Port Washington North home’s (or business’s) chimney flashing. When roof or chimney flashing becomes leaky, it loses it imperviousness and resistance to water and causes a host of other harm. The chimney flashing or caulking used to keep the flashing in place may slowly erode, making your roof vulnerable to leaks.Chimney flashing is the last line of protection from water damage.

Chimney flashing’s purpose is to stall rain water and melting snow. Flashing has two layers: “step flashing” and “counter flashing.” Counter flashing overlaps the top ridge gap of the L-flashing and is secured by embedding it into the chimney masonry. Expressway provides flashing inspections, preventative maintenance and chimney inspections to cushion the chimney as well as the roof and attic from the inevitable deterioration initiated by excessive water infiltration.

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 could 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 often cause additional issues to other parts of your home – which might then include the growth of dangerous mold and mildew… and that maythen cost you thousands more to remove. If you see mold, shrinking, blistering or curling shingles, call an fully-trained chimney flashing company such as Expressway to assess your residence’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 Port Washington North) 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. Inexactly installed flashing or bad caulking used in the sealing process. Workers on the roof in Port Washington North could also inadvertently dislodge the flashing. If your chimney’s flashing is harmed, it will quickly become a major issue if unaddressed. With so much to gain from having properly installed or maintained flashing, it’s important to ensure that the flashing is kept in optimum working order.

Chimney flashing should last about 20 years in Port Washington North’s extreme climate due to the amount of wear and tear started by our weather patterns.

Chimney Flashing Problems

A lot of the chimneys flashing that our pros repair is the same chimney flashing that was installed when the chimney was first built. Most of the time this might 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 may pass the chimney flashing. Chimney crown cracks are one of the main reasons that chimney could leak past the chimney flashing. If the chimney’s flashing is rusting and breaking away from the roof, our team can replace all of the flashing around the places in question and help to keep the dwelling’s roof secured. Expressway regularly replaces chimney flashing that could no longer do its job in protecting a property from eroding water. If there are undiscovered cracks or compromises in this masonry, the breakage may be faster and more pervasive. Wall boards, insulation, electrical wiring and other home building materials may be severely deteriorated by regular water penetration. Because harm happens below the roof and out of sight, property owners might not become aware of any danger until a major safety and property risk occurs. We suggest you call Expressway to inspect your roof and chimney soon.

Chimney Flashing Repairs By Expressway

Because there are different parts and components of your chimney system, chimney flashing must be properly customized in order to work well. Reach out to our team of flashing experts today to get started! Part of our scheduled chimney inspection service includes a close up look at the chimney flashing. Our technicians have the proper tools and training and take pride in doing every service precisely the first time. However, we know that there are a ton of other companies options to choose from. Our technicians let Expressway’s work speak for itself. If it’s time for a chimney flashing inspection or you know there’s trouble with the flashing, you will reach us at 631.772.6363.

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