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Chimney Flashing Installation
New Chimney Flashing Installation Services
At Guaranteed Home Improvement, we can install a new chimney flash for your Westchester home. There are two metal panel parts that make up the flashing for your chimney. There is the step or the base flashing, which is the first part. This part is installed underneath a shingle and then bent upwards against the chimney. When we inspect any faulty flashing, we will find holes or cracks in the L-shaped section of the base flashing.
Counter flashing is the second piece of flashing. This piece is bent down over the step flashing. However, it also cuts back and is embedded into a chimney mortar joint, which is at the top. This caps or seals off the top portion of the step flashing. These parts, together with caulk, create a waterproof seal and keep moisture out of your chimney. It is important to have a properly working chimney flash, because if the flashing around the chimney fails and begins to leak the chimney itself can sustain damage. And as water penetrates the mortar joints between the bricks of the chimney, then the structure of the chimney can become brittle and compromised. In extreme cases the chimney may even begin to crumble! Trust us, you do not want a crumbling chimney. One way to avoid that from happening is to update your chimney with new flashing installation.
The installation of the chimney flashing happens at the point where the chimney meets your roof. This is the best way to prevent leaks from entering the chimney. Common materials for a chimney flashing installation include vinyl, aluminum, copper, and steel. The determining factors for the material we will use will depend on your roofing system and the surrounding climate.
5 Reasons You Need New Chimney Flashing Installation
Act as a Moisture Barrier
For the entire property, the roof acts like a shield from the external environmental factors. Without the chimney flashing, water, debris and dust will pass through into the roof cavity and can cause internal damage, which may include damage to the electrical faults. The chimney flashing ultimately creates a moisture barrier that effectively seals out these elements. When properly installed, the water, debris, and dust will flow down the roof line and into the gutters and the connected storm water network.
Act As a Thermal Barrier, Too
Without the chimney flashing, the thermal efficiency of the property will be compromised. Even with proper insulation, exposed gaps in the roof line can cause heat to escape. This means that it will be difficult to regulate internal temperatures. With this installation, we will make sure the roof is completely sealed with the chimney flashing, so the property stays cool in the summer and warm in the winter.
Pest & Animal Control
Chimney flashing installation provides a barrier that does not allow for pests or animals to enter your roof cavity. Animals love getting into those tight spaces, but a properly installed chimney flash will prevent that from ever happening. And the tight seal of the flash will prevent any pest infestations and keep those bugs outside of the house.
Property Maintenance
A correctly installed chimney flashing will support with the home's overall maintenance. Chimney flashings rarely need to be maintained if installed properly, since they are made from tough and resilient metals that resist corrosion and cracking. The whole house will see improvements and benefit from a working chimney flash. From stopping leaks to preventing damage, the installation of a chimney flash will improve the home.
Annual Chimney Inspections
A regular inspection of the chimney is crucial to the health and safety of the home and the chimney. We can identify small issues or problems before they arise and become bigger issues. Preventative maintenance does help to prevent issues from progressing and a working chimney flash helps limit any potential incoming damages.
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Our staff has years of experience in this field and will use our best judgement to make the best decision possible for your Westchester home. Get an estimate today.
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For more information about our chimney services, such as our chimney flashing installations, please reach out to us today. We are located in Westchester County and provide our chimney services for homeowners across the county.
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