Chimney Flashing For The Town of Oyster Bay

What Chimney Flashing Does

Chimney flashing is your The Town of Oyster Bay dwelling’s first line of defense against water problems. Chimney flashing is one of the most neglected sections in the preservation of a residence. Most clients don’t give a lot of thought to their The Town of Oyster Bay home’s (or business’s) chimney flashing. When roof or chimney flashing becomes damaged, it loses it imperviousness and resistance to water and initiates a host of other weakening. Chimney flashings are generally made of thin copper, galvanized steel or aluminum sheets that are typically mounted beneath the roof’s shingles. If water gets past your chimney flashing, there is nothing left to stop it from penetrating the structure’s walls and ceilings.

Chimney flashing’s purpose is to avert rain water and melting snow. Flashing has two layers: “step flashing” and “counter flashing.” Chimney flashing is made typically from sheet metal strips that are made to to fit securely around the base of the chimney where it intersects with the roof. When installed properly, chimney flashing may serve you well for many years.

Checking For Chimney Flashing Damage

Even if your roof looks 100% fine after a heavy rain or snow storm, there could still be underlying damage that may go unnoticed to a novice eye. If, when it starts to rain, you notice that there are areas in your dwelling that start to leak, call your local flashing experts immediately. Expressway’s professional chimney techs recommend you never let leaks go without address or repair for very long. On your dwelling’s roof, do you see unhealthy mold, algae, mildew or fungus growth? Are there shrinking, blistering or curling shingles? Is there any water eroding into the attic or into walls that you may see?

How Does Flashing Become Damaged?

Here in the NY tri-state area (and especially in The Town of Oyster Bay) we get quite a bit of sun, wind, sleet, rain and snow every year. Squirrels, raccoons and other animals that enjoy chewing on the flashing. Improperly installed flashing or wrong caulking used in the sealing process. Workers on your roof in The Town of Oyster Bay can also inadvertently harm the flashing. Flashing that has deteriorated from the elements might eventually cause damage to your roofing system, as your chimney flashing helps stop water harm from occurring to your 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.

Chimney flashing should last about 20 years in The Town of Oyster Bay’s extreme climate due to the amount of wear and tear caused by New York’s weather patterns.

Spotting Damaged Chimney Flashing

A lot of the chimneys flashing that our pros repair is the same chimney flashing that was installed when the chimney was originally built. The next part that our pros would look for is if the bricks that are above the chimney flashing need to be addressed Last – but not least – almost every fireplace crown needs to be analyzed for cracks at least once a month. Our team might visit the property and assess the integrity of your residence’s chimney system, identify whether the flashing needs to be fixed. Chimney inspection is a small maintenance task, but it’s one that you can’t afford to avoid. Chimney damage generally begins to erode chimney masonry below the roofline. If there are undiscovered cracks or compromises in this masonry, the breakage will be faster and more pervasive. Wall boards, insulation, electrical wiring and other structure building materials might be severely deteriorated by regular water invasion. Because leakage happens below the roof and out of sight, homeowners 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.

Expressway Chimney Flashing Repair Contractors

This is one of the reasons it’s not advisable for the average homeowner to perform a flashing installation repair on their own. Reach out to our team of chimney pros today to get started! When Expressway’s expert flashing technicians build new chimney flashing, our pros take the time to make sure the new material is a perfect fit – in terms of shape and size for your chimney and roof. Our pros have the correct tools and training and take pride in doing every job correctly the first time. So why choose Expressway? Our technicians could talk about quality and the Expressway advantage. 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 your flashing, you could contact The Town of Oyster Bay’s local chimney experts at 631.772.6363.

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