Chimney Flashing For The Town Of Easthampton

The Importance Of Chimney Flashing

Chimney flashing preserves the sections around the chimney from leaking water where the roof meets the chimney. Chimney flashing is one of the most forgotten areas in the prolongation of a structure. Chimney flashing is rarely seen – or even noticed – until something goes bad with it. Roof flashing is installed to prevent your The Town Of Easthampton residence from water damage and is recurrently placed around vents, chimneys and skylights. Chimney flashings are generally made of thin copper, galvanized steel or aluminum sheets that are usually mounted beneath your roof’s shingles. Warped or missing flashing can lead to a serious water leak and severe harm to your The Town Of Easthampton property and parts of the chimney.

There are 3 types of chimney flashing. ‘Step flashing’ – which diverts water from the roof away from your chimney. ‘Counter flashing’ – which is installed around a chimney to avert water from leaking into the property. And ‘cricket flashing’ – which forestalls water’s nature to pond on your roof. L-shaped step flashing is also laid down and tightly sealed with caulk. Expressway provides flashing inspections, preventative maintenance and chimney inspections to preserve the chimney as well as the roof and attic from the inevitable deterioration caused by excessive water penetration.

Chimney Flashing Issues To Look For

Even if your roof looks 100% fine after a heavy rain or snow storm, there could still be underlying problems that will go unnoticed to a novice eye. If, when it starts to rain, you notice that there are areas in your residence that start to leak, call Expressway Roofing & Chimney immediately. Our expert flashing techs can find the source of the problem and fix it ASAP. On your home’s roof, do you see dangerous mold, algae, mildew or fungus growth? Are there shrinking, blistering or curling shingles? Is there any water infiltrating into the attic or into walls that you might see?

How Does Flashing Become Clogged?

A variety of things might harm the flashing and initiate the need for either a flashing installation. Squirrels, raccoons and other animals that enjoy chewing on the flashing. Inexactly installed flashing or poor caulking used in the sealing process. Old age – i.e. many harsh winters and inclement summers. Flashing that has deteriorated from the elements will eventually cause damage to your roofing system, as your chimney flashing helps stall water harm from occurring to the roof deck and shingle system. With so much to gain from having properly installed or maintained flashing, it’s important to ensure that your flashing is kept in good working order.

Some Signs The Chimney may 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 jobs done
• The chimney is leaking water into your structure.

Chimney Flashing Problems

Many of the chimneys flashing that we repair is the same chimney flashing that was installed when the chimney was initially built. Most of the time this can 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 inspected for cracks at least once a month. Expressway’s team will visit the property and assess the integrity of your property’s chimney system, identify whether your flashing needs to be fixed. Chimney inspection is a small maintenance task, but it’s one that you can’t afford to brush off. Expressway regularly fixes chimney flashing that may no longer do its service in cushioning a residence from eroding water. If there are undiscovered cracks or compromises in this masonry, the damage may be faster and more pervasive. Mold growth – which is usually in dark, undrafted and damp sections are perfect for growing and harboring unhealthy mold. Because harm happens below the roof and out of sight, customers may 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: The Premier Chimney Repair Contractors

Because there are so many parts and components of the chimney system, chimney flashing must be properly customized in order to perform well. Remember: One chimney contractor doesn’t always fit all. When Expressway’s highly-skilled chimney pros craft new chimney flashing, our technicians take the time to make sure the new product is a perfect fit – in terms of shape and size for your chimney and roof. We, at Expressway, would love to handle all of your chimney flashing and other structure needs. However, our technicians know that there are a ton of other chimney contractors options to choose from. Feel free to check out Expressway’s Google reviews or even look at some of our previous work. If it’s time for a chimney flashing inspection or you know there’s trouble with the flashing, you might reach The Town Of Easthampton’s local chimney experts at 631.772.6363.

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