Chimney Flashing For The Town Of Riverhead

The Importance Of Chimney Flashing

Chimney flashing is your The Town Of Riverhead structure’s main line of protection against water harm. Chimney flashing is one of the most forgotten spots in the conservation of a residence. Most customers don’t give a lot of thought to their The Town Of Riverhead home’s (or business’s) chimney flashing. Roof flashing is installed to stall your The Town Of Riverhead home from water damage and is oftentimes installed around vents, chimneys and skylights. The chimney flashing or caulking used to keep your flashing in place will slowly erode, making the roof susceptible to leaks.Replacing your chimney flashing (or flashing sealants) from time to time could go a long way in water tightening the roof and securing your The Town Of Riverhead dwelling.

There are 3 designs 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 residence. And ‘cricket flashing’ – which prevents water’s nature to pond on the roof. L-shaped step flashing is also laid down and tightly sealed with caulk. Expressway provides flashing inspections, preventative maintenance and chimney inspections to secure your chimney as well as the roof and attic from the inevitable deterioration begun by excessive water intrusion.

Checking For Chimney Flashing Damage

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 professional flashing techs can find the source of the problem and fix it ASAP. Leaky roofs sometimes cause additional problems to other parts of your structure – which could then include the growth of adverse mold and mildew… and that mightthen cost you thousands more to fix. Are there shrinking, blistering or curling shingles? Is there any water eroding into the attic or into walls that you might see?

Leave The Flashing Repairs To A Fully-trained Professional

Here in the NY tri-state area (and especially in The Town Of Riverhead) 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 awry caulking used in the sealing process. Old age – i.e. many harsh winters and severe summers. Flashing that has deteriorated from the elements will eventually cause harm to your roofing system, as the chimney flashing helps prevent water damages from occurring to your 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 efficient working order.

Some Signs Your Chimney might Need New Flashing:

• your flashing is dislodged or missing
• your 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

Some of the residence’s chimneys in The Town Of Riverhead are over 50 years old or more and failing. 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. Missing mortar joints also need to be repaired and or re-tuckpointed so that the water might pass the chimney flashing. Expressway’s team will visit your property and assess the integrity of your dwelling’s chimney system, identify whether your flashing needs to be replaced. Chimney inspection is a small maintenance task, but it’s one that you can’t afford to neglect. Chimney leakage most commonly begins to erode chimney masonry below the roofline. If there are undiscovered cracks or compromises in this masonry, the breakage might be faster and more pervasive. Mold growth – which is most commonly in dark, undrafted and damp spots are perfect for growing and harboring sickening mold. Because breakage happens below the roof and out of sight, customers will 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 Company

Because there are different parts and components of a chimney system, chimney flashing must be correctly customized in order to perform well. Remember: One chimney contractor doesn’t always fit all. When Expressway’s fully-trained flashing technicians construct new chimney flashing, our pros take the time to make sure the new chimney flashing is a perfect fit – in terms of shape and size for your chimney and roof. Our pros have the proper tools and training and take pride in doing every project properly the first time. However, we know that there are a ton of other chimney companies options to choose from. Feel free to check out Expressway’s Google reviews or even look at some of Expressway’s previous work. Our pros know that after you take a look, you can see just how much joy our pros take in each venture.

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