Chimney Flashing For Swan Island

The Importance Of Chimney Flashing

Chimney flashing defends the areas around the chimney from leaking water where the roof meets the chimney. Chimney flashing is one of the most important parts of a structure’s chimney. Chimney flashing is rarely seen – or even noticed – until something goes awry with it. Roof flashing is installed to hamper your Swan Island dwelling from water damage and is often placed around vents, chimneys and skylights. Chimney flashings are generally made of thin copper, galvanized steel or aluminum sheets that are typically mounted beneath your roof’s shingles. Replacing your chimney flashing (or flashing sealants) from time to time might go a long way in water tightening the roof and defending your Swan Island dwelling.

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 hampers water’s nature to pond on the roof. L-shaped step flashing is also laid down and tightly sealed with caulk. When installed precisely, chimney flashing could serve you well for many years.

New Chimney Flashing

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 expert flashing techs may find the source of the problem and fix it ASAP. Leaky roofs generally cause additional issues to other parts of your residence – which can then include the growth of sickening mold and mildew… and that willthen cost you thousands more to address. If you smell mold, shrinking, blistering or curling shingles, contact an fully-trained chimney flashing chimney contractor such as Expressway to inspect your home’s chimney and roof and recommend an appropriate course of action before it’s too late.

How Does Flashing Become Concerning?

Many conditions might harm your home’s flashing and initiate the need for either a flashing repair. Damage producers definitely include turbulent winds that can uplift the flashing material. Inexactly installed flashing or poor-quality caulking used in the sealing process. Old age – i.e. many crazy winters and bad summers. Flashing that has deteriorated from the elements might eventually cause damage to the roofing system, as your chimney flashing helps impede water leakage from occurring to the roof deck and shingle system. With so much to gain from having precisely installed or maintained flashing, it’s always important to ensure that the flashing is kept in optimum working order.

Some Signs The Chimney may Need New Flashing:

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

Spotting Damaged Chimney Flashing

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 chimney experts would look for is if the bricks that are above the chimney flashing need to be renovated Missing mortar joints also need to be repaired and or re-tuckpointed so that the water will pass the chimney flashing. Expressway’s team might visit your property and assess the integrity of your home’s chimney system, identify whether the flashing needs to be replaced. If your chimney’s flashing is rusting and breaking away from your roof, Expressway’s team could replace all of the flashing around the places in question and help to keep the structure’s roof protected. Expressway regularly repairs chimney flashing that may no longer do its service in protecting a structure from infiltrating water. Home materials can simply develop damage over time. Mold growth – which is frequently in dark, undrafted and damp sections are perfect for growing and harboring adverse mold. Because harm happens below the roof and out of sight, clients might 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.

Chimney Flashing Repairs By Expressway

Because there are so many parts and components of the chimney system, chimney flashing must be exactly customized in order to work well. Remember: One company doesn’t always fit all. When Expressway’s expert flashing experts build new chimney flashing, our chimney experts take the time to make sure the new product is a perfect fit – in terms of shape and size for your chimney and roof. Our technicians have the proper tools and training and take pride in doing every service exactly the first time. However, our chimney experts know that there are a ton of other chimney contractors options to choose from. Our technicians 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 could call us at 631.772.6363.

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