Chimney Flashing For University Gardens

The Importance Of Chimney Flashing

Chimney flashing cushions the spots around the chimney from leaking water where the roof meets the chimney. Chimney flashing is one of the most neglected places in the preservation of a structure. Chimney flashing is rarely seen – or even noticed – until something goes bad with it. Roof flashing is installed to stall your University Gardens property from water damage and is normally laid down around vents, chimneys and skylights. The chimney flashing or caulking used to keep the flashing in place might slowly erode, making the roof prone to leaks. If water gets past the chimney flashing, there is nothing left to stop it from damaging your structure’s walls and ceilings.

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 prevent water from leaking into the residence. And ‘cricket flashing’ – which prevents water’s nature to pond on the roof. Chimney flashing is made typically from sheet metal strips that are designed 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 preserve the chimney as well as the roof and attic from the inevitable deterioration begun by excessive water infiltration.

New Chimney Flashing

Even if your roof looks 100% fine after a heavy rain or snow storm, there could still be underlying leakage that could go unnoticed to a novice eye. If, when it starts to rain, you notice that there are areas in your dwelling that begin to leak, call Expressway Roofing & Chimney immediately. Expressway’s highly-skilled chimney techs recommend you never let leaks go without address or repair for very long. On your home’s roof, do you see threatening mold, algae, mildew or fungus growth? If you notice mold, shrinking, blistering or curling shingles, reach an professional chimney flashing chimney company such as Expressway to look at your home’s chimney and roof and recommend an appropriate course of action before it’s too late.

Do I Need My Chimney Flashing Looked At?

Many conditions could harm your home’s flashing and start the need for either a flashing repair. Squirrels, raccoons and other animals that enjoy chewing on the flashing. Improperly installed flashing or awry caulking used in the sealing process. Workers on a roof in University Gardens might also inadvertently break the flashing. If your chimney’s flashing is leaky, it might quickly become a major issue if omitted. With so much to gain from having properly installed or maintained flashing, it’s important to ensure that your flashing is kept in fine working order.

Some Signs The Chimney might Need New Flashing:

• your flashing is dislodged or missing
• your 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 residence.

Chimney Flashing Inspections

Many of the property’s chimneys in University Gardens are over 50 years old or more and failing. The next thing that our technicians would look for is if the bricks that are above the chimney flashing need to be fixed Last – but not least – almost every fireplace crown needs to be inspected for cracks at least once a month. Chimney crown cracks are one of the leading reasons that chimney might leak past the chimney flashing. If the chimney’s flashing is rusting and breaking away from your roof, our team will replace all of the flashing around the sections in question and help to keep the residence’s roof protected. Expressway regularly repairs chimney flashing that could no longer do its job in defending a home from penetrating water. Structural materials just simply develop leakage over time. Mold growth – which is most commonly in dark, undrafted and damp areas are perfect for growing and harboring sickening mold. Mold is known to be threatening to humans and pets and if water is damaging down into your residence, the growth could be widespread and very pricey to remedy. We suggest you call Expressway to inspect your roof and chimney soon.

Expressway: The Premier Chimney Repair Technicians

This is one of the reasons it’s not wise for the average homeowner to perform a flashing installation repair on their own. Reach out to Expressway’s team of flashing experts today to get started! Part of our scheduled chimney inspection service includes a close up look at the chimney flashing. We have the right tools and training and take pride in doing every project properly the first time. However, we know that there are a ton of other companies options to choose from. Our pros 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 University Gardens’s local chimney experts at 631.772.6363.

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