Chimney Flashing For Woodsburgh

The Importance Of Chimney Flashing

Chimney flashing is your Woodsburgh dwelling’s first line of protection against water problems. Chimney flashing is one of the most forgotten areas in the conservation of a home. Most clients don’t give a lot of thought to their Woodsburgh home’s (or business’s) chimney flashing. When roof or chimney flashing becomes harmful, it loses it imperviousness and resistance to water and causes a host of other problems. The chimney flashing or caulking used to keep the flashing in place can slowly erode, making the roof sensitive to leaks. If water gets past your chimney flashing, there is nothing left to stop it from penetrating the structure’s walls and ceilings.

There are 3 types of chimney flashing. ‘Step flashing’ – which diverts water from the roof away from the chimney. ‘Counter flashing’ – which is installed around a chimney to forestall water from leaking into the structure. 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. If water is allowed to flow down into the structure through a gap started by leaking or missing flashing, there should be major cause for damage.

Chimney Flashing Issues To Look For

Following a storm, walk around your home and inspect for water stains in your ceiling using a flashlight if possible. If, when it starts to rain, you notice that there are areas in your structure that begin to leak, call your local flashing experts immediately. Expressway’s trained chimney techs recommend you never let leaks go without address or repair for very long. On your dwelling’s roof, do you see toxic mold, algae, mildew or fungus growth? If you observe mold, shrinking, blistering or curling shingles, contact an expert chimney flashing company such as Expressway to assess your dwelling’s chimney and roof and recommend an appropriate course of action before it’s too late.

How Does Flashing Become Damaged?

Here in the NY tri-state area (and especially in Woodsburgh) 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. Inexactly installed flashing or wrong caulking used in the sealing process. Old age – i.e. many inclement winters and turbulent summers. Flashing that has deteriorated from the elements will eventually cause leaks to your roofing system, as your chimney flashing helps stop water leakage 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 fine working order.

Chimney flashing should last about 20 years in Woodsburgh’s turbulent climate due to the amount of wear and tear begun by Woodsburgh’s weather patterns.

Chimney Flashing Problems

A lot of the chimneys flashing that our technicians repair is the same chimney flashing that was installed when the chimney was originally 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 analyzed for cracks at least once a month. Chimney crown cracks are one of the leading reasons that chimney can leak past the chimney flashing. Chimney inspection is a small maintenance task, but it’s one that you can’t afford to discount. Chimney leakage frequently begins to erode chimney masonry below the roofline. Property materials are known to simply develop harm over time. Wall boards, insulation, electrical wiring and other residence building materials will be severely deteriorated by regular water infiltration. Mold is known to be harmful to humans and pets and if water is damaging down into your residence, the growth could be widespread and very expensive to remedy. We suggest you call Expressway to inspect your roof and chimney soon.

Expressway: The Premier Chimney Repair Pros

This is one of the reasons it’s not recommended for the average property owner to perform a flashing installation fix on their own. Reach out to Expressway’s team of flashing professionals today to get started! Part of Expressway’s scheduled chimney inspection service includes a close up look at the chimney flashing. Our technicians have the right tools and training and take pride in doing every job correctly the first time. So why choose Expressway? We could talk about quality and the Expressway advantage. Feel free to check out our 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 can reach Woodsburgh’s local chimney experts at 631.772.6363.

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