Chimney Flashing For Roslyn Heights

The Importance Of Chimney Flashing

Chimney flashing preserves the places around the chimney from leaking water where the roof abuts the chimney. Chimney flashing is one of the most neglected places in the preservation of a home. Chimney flashing is rarely seen – or even noticed – until something goes wrong with it. Roof flashing is installed to stall your Roslyn Heights structure from water leakage and is recurrently placed around vents, chimneys and skylights. The chimney flashing or caulking used to keep your flashing in place can slowly erode, making the roof sensitive to leaks.Chimney flashing is the last line of defense from water damage.

There are 3 arrays of chimney flashing. ‘Step flashing’ – which diverts water from the roof away from the chimney. ‘Counter flashing’ – which is installed around a chimney to hamper water from leaking into the residence. And ‘cricket flashing’ – which prevents water’s nature to pond on your roof. Chimney flashing is made typically from sheet metal strips that are designed 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 the roof and attic from the inevitable deterioration started by excessive water intrusion.

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. If, when it starts to rain, you notice that there are areas in your residence that start to leak, call us immediately. Expressway’s trained chimney techs recommend you never let leaks go without address or repair for very long. Leaky roofs sometimes cause additional damage to other parts of your home – which could then include the growth of toxic mold and mildew… and that maythen cost you thousands more to repair. Are there shrinking, blistering or curling shingles? Is there any water infiltrating into the attic or into walls that you could see?

Do I Need My Chimney Flashing Inspected?

Various things might harm the flashing and start the need for either a flashing installation. Problem producers definitely include severe winds that can free the flashing material. Imprecisely installed flashing or poor-quality caulking used in the sealing process. Workers on a roof in Roslyn Heights could also inadvertently break the flashing. If the chimney’s flashing is harmed, it might quickly become a major issue if neglected. With so much to gain from having precisely installed or maintained flashing, it’s important to ensure that your flashing is kept in good 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

Some of the chimneys flashing that our pros repair is the same chimney flashing that was installed when the chimney was initially built. The next factor that our pros would look for is if the bricks that are above the chimney flashing need to be corrected Missing mortar joints also need to be repaired and or re-tuckpointed so that the water can pass the chimney flashing. Expressway’s team may visit the property and assess the integrity of your property’s chimney system, identify whether your flashing needs to be repaired. If the chimney’s flashing is rusting and breaking away from the roof, Expressway’s team will replace all of the flashing around the areas in question and help to keep the home’s roof preserved. Chimney problems generally begins to erode chimney masonry below the roofline. If there are undiscovered cracks or compromises in this masonry, the harm will be faster and more pervasive. Mold growth – which is generally in dark, undrafted and damp spots are perfect for growing and harboring dangerous mold. Mold is known to be harmful to humans and pets and if water is infiltrating 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.

Chimney Flashing Repairs By Expressway

This is one of the reasons it’s not recommended for the average client to perform a flashing installation job on their own. Remember: One company doesn’t always fit all. When Expressway’s expert flashing experts build 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 the chimney and roof. We, at Expressway, would love to handle all of your chimney flashing and other property needs. So why choose Expressway? Our chimney experts could talk about quality and the Expressway advantage. Our chimney experts 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 can contact Roslyn Heights’s local chimney experts at 631.772.6363.

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