Tips from a Professional Roofer on How to Replace Flashing
Nothing compares to listening to the slow and monotonous drip of water between a ceiling and floor. In these cases, there is obviously some form of roof damage; however, finding the source of the leak sometimes need some deductive power. Before calling a professional roofing specialist, it is an excellent idea to inspect the flashing. This is sometimes where leaks are found, and if that is the case, the repair can be quite easy. New flashing can be simply screwed or glued into place. But before doing that, seals might have to be removed and new caulk used first.
Sometimes, you may not have to replace any of the flashing. A couple of basic repairs, which will not need much time, could well stop a leak in no time. But if you want to make sure that everything is done right, you can contact is today and let our experts come and inspect the situation and take necessary measurements.
Flashing can be found at intersection on your roof, in places like valleys and peaks where water will more than likely settle. It can be made from copper, galvanized steel, vinyl and aluminium. You can see it beneath the shingles which run along the peak of your roof, in addition to vents, skylights and chimneys. Flashing is usually placed on any point of a roof where there is a change of pitch. When they are properly installed, they prevent leaks from gaining access to these areas; however, time, age, or the weather will eventually damage it.
The first step is to lift a few shingles to see if the nails holding it down have come away, thus leaving a gap. If that is the case, the material is simply re-anchored. Nonetheless, keep in mind that putting in new nails is not the best remedy. A better way is screwing the flashing down, match the screws to the same material which the flashing is made from, then simply cover the screws using silicon.
Call Arcade Roofing Solutions at (718) 210-9857 today if you need a professional roofer based in the Middle Village, NY district.