Chimney Flashing Repair Services Near New Haven & Fairfield Counties: Trust Total Chimney Care
If you’re searching for reliable chimney flashing repair services near you in New Haven or Fairfield County, look no further than Total Chimney Care. Damaged or poorly installed flashing can lead to costly water damage and structural issues, but our experienced team is here to make sure your chimney stays protected. For prompt, professional repair service that’ll keep your chimney system working more efficiently, reach out today.
What Is Chimney Flashing?
As the house settles or shifts, the seam between the chimney stack and the roof becomes vulnerable to water penetration. Chimney flashing is the material that provides a layer of protection where the chimney and roof meet. Flashing is typically made of aluminum, stainless steel, or copper, and these overlapping sections of metal are custom fitted around your chimney’s base.
Flashing is installed in two layers, fitting under the roof shingles and then going up the side of the chimney to create a watertight cover for the seam. Once the metal is placed, we use a urethane caulk around the edges to create a watertight bond. Chimney flashing prevents water from coming into this seam along the edges of the chimney stack where leaks are common.
How Is Chimney Flashing Installed?
Every chimney is different, so installing chimney flashing is always a custom project that should be done by an experienced professional. When Total Chimney Care comes to inspect your chimney, we will closely examine your flashing to check for potential problems.
Common flashing problems include:
- Missing flashing
- Loose caulk that has created gaps that need to be resealed
- Corrosion on the metal flashing that has created holes and decay
Total Chimney Care will bring all the tools and materials to your home. After taking careful measurements of your roof and chimney angles, we will custom fabricate your flashing onsite.
Chimney Flashing Installation & Repair: Our Team Has It Handled
If you are concerned about chimney leaks, flashing is one of the first places to investigate. The seam between your chimney stack and roof is an obvious place for water to get in. Even if the flashing was correctly installed, it can break down over time or become damaged by storms or animals. If you are planning to install a new roof on your home, remember that your flashing will need to be inspected to see if it needs to be repaired or replaced.
There could be other areas in your chimney or on your roof that are allowing water to leak into your home. Professional inspection, repair, and/or waterproofing may be needed – we can help.