Chimney Flashing For Saddle Rock

What Chimney Flashing Does

Chimney flashing is your Saddle Rock structure’s first line of protection against water harm. Chimney flashing is one of the most forgotten places in the upkeep of a dwelling. Chimney flashing is rarely seen – or even noticed – until something goes wrong with it. When roof or chimney flashing becomes broken, it loses it imperviousness and resistance to water and begins a host of other leaks. Roof flashings are generally made of thin copper, galvanized steel or aluminum sheets that are most commonly mounted beneath the roof’s shingles. Warped or missing flashing might lead to a serious water leak and severe harm to your Saddle Rock home and parts of the chimney.

Chimney flashing’s purpose is to hamper 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. When installed properly, chimney flashing will serve you well for many years.

Chimney Flashing Issues To Look For

Following a storm, walk around your home and inspect for water stains in your ceiling using a flashlight if possible. Water stains could indicate the start of a leaking problem. Our trained flashing techs may find the source of the problem and fix it ASAP. On your structure’s roof, do you see detrimental mold, algae, mildew or fungus growth? Are there shrinking, blistering or curling shingles? Is there any water penetrating into the attic or into walls that you will see?

Leave The Flashing Repairs To A Fully-trained Professional

Several elements may harm your home’s flashing and start the need for either a flashing repair. Squirrels, raccoons and other animals that enjoy chewing on the flashing. Inexactly installed flashing or awry caulking used in the sealing process. Old age – i.e. many inclement winters and crazy summers. Flashing that has deteriorated from the elements could eventually cause damage to your roofing system, as the chimney flashing helps stall water harm from occurring to your roof deck and shingle system. With so much to gain from having precisely installed or maintained flashing, it’s important to ensure that your flashing is kept in optimum working order.

Chimney flashing should last about 20 years in Saddle Rock’s inclement climate due to the amount of wear and tear started by Saddle Rock’s weather patterns.

Chimney Flashing Problems

A lot of the chimneys flashing that our technicians repair is the same chimney flashing that was installed when the chimney was initially built. The next thing that our pros 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 will pass the chimney flashing. Chimney crown cracks are one of the major reasons that chimney may leak past the chimney flashing. If your chimney’s flashing is rusting and breaking away from your roof, our team can replace all of the flashing around the areas in question and help to keep the property’s roof cushioned. Chimney leakage generally begins to erode chimney masonry below the roofline. If there are undiscovered cracks or compromises in this masonry, the damage will be faster and more pervasive. Wall boards, insulation, electrical wiring and other structure building materials will be severely broken by regular water seepage. Mold is known to be harmful to humans and pets and if water is leaking down into your structure, the growth will be widespread and very expensive to remedy. 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 a chimney system, chimney flashing must be correctly customized in order to perform well. Reach out to Expressway’s team of chimney pros today to get started! Part of Expressway’s scheduled chimney inspection service includes a close up look at your chimney flashing. We, at Expressway, would love to handle all of your chimney flashing and other structure needs. So why choose Expressway’s chimney experts? Our chimney experts could talk about quality and the Expressway advantage. We 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 might contact Saddle Rock’s local chimney experts at 631.772.6363.

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