Chimney Flashing For Southold

What Chimney Flashing Does

Chimney flashing cushions the areas around the chimney from leaking water where the roof joins the chimney. Chimney flashing is one of the most pertinent parts of a dwelling’s chimney. Most customers don’t give a lot of thought to their Southold home’s (or business’s) chimney flashing. When roof or chimney flashing becomes broken, it loses it imperviousness and resistance to water and initiates a host of other leaks. The chimney flashing or caulking used to keep the flashing in place might slowly erode, making your roof sensitive to leaks.Chimney flashing is the last line of integrity from water damage.

There are 3 types of chimney flashing. ‘Step flashing’ – which diverts water from the roof away from the chimney. ‘Counter flashing’ – which is installed around a chimney to impede water from leaking into the dwelling. And ‘cricket flashing’ – which stalls water’s nature to pond on your roof. Chimney flashing is made typically from sheet metal strips that are fashioned to fit securely around the base of your chimney where it intersects with the roof. Expressway provides flashing inspections, preventative maintenance and chimney inspections to protect the chimney as well as your roof and attic from the inevitable deterioration initiated by excessive water infiltration.

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 highly-skilled flashing techs can find the source of the problem and fix it ASAP. Leaky roofs over and over cause additional damage to other parts of your residence – which might then include the growth of toxic mold and mildew… and that maythen cost the owner thousands more to address. Are there shrinking, blistering or curling shingles? Is there any water penetrating into the attic or into walls that you will see?

How Does Flashing Become Concerning?

Multiple things will harm your home’s flashing and begin the need for either a flashing repair. Squirrels, raccoons and other animals that enjoy chewing on the flashing. Rust issues (which are common with certain designs of flashing material). Workers on the roof in Southold might also inadvertently harm the flashing. Flashing that has deteriorated from the elements may eventually cause damage to your roofing system, as the chimney flashing helps hamper water harm from occurring to the roof deck and shingle system. With so much to gain from having correctly installed or maintained flashing, it’s important to ensure that the flashing is kept in good working order.

Some Signs Your Chimney could Need New Flashing:

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

Chimney Flashing Problems

Some of the chimneys flashing that our pros repair is the same chimney flashing that was installed when the chimney was originally built. Most of the time this may be fixed by cutting out the old metal flashing with an angle grinder and replacing it with new chimney flashing. Last – but not least – almost every fireplace crown needs to be investigated for cracks at least once a month. Chimney crown cracks are one of the obvious reasons that chimney will leak past the chimney flashing. If your chimney’s flashing is rusting and breaking away from the roof, Expressway’s team could replace all of the flashing around the places in question and help to keep the home’s roof cushioned. Chimney harm typically begins to erode chimney masonry below the roofline. If there are undiscovered cracks or compromises in this masonry, the problems could be faster and more pervasive. Wall boards, insulation, electrical wiring and other residence building materials could be severely damaged by regular water seepage. Because breakage happens below the roof and out of sight, customers could not become aware of a leak until a major safety and property risk occurs. We suggest you call Expressway to inspect your roof and chimney soon.

Expressway Chimney Flashing Repair Technicians

Because there are so many parts and components of your chimney system, chimney flashing must be precisely customized in order to work well. Remember: One company doesn’t always fit all. Part of our scheduled chimney inspection service includes a close up look at your chimney flashing. We have the right tools and training and take pride in doing every service correctly the first time. So why choose us? Our chimney experts could talk about quality and the Expressway advantage. We let our work speak for itself. If it’s time for a chimney flashing inspection or you know there’s trouble with your flashing, you will reach Southold’s local chimney experts at 631.772.6363.

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