The roof on your home is a defense to your home from the elements. It keeps the sun, rain, snow and more out of your home. It makes it so that the home is secure and the home is kept at a comfortable level. The roof is so important and needs to be kept well maintained and taken care of. If there is trouble with the roof not only is your roof damaged but the houses interior is susceptible to damage as well. One of the areas that needs to be done right is the flashing. If it is installed incorrectly it can cause trouble for the entire roofing system.
Nickerson Roofing Explains What Roof Flashing Is & Why It Needs To Be Installed & Repaired Properly
What is a Roof Flashing Drip Edge?: Flashing is used on roofs and is usually made from copper or stainless steel. Flashing is not used on the entire roof but on areas that surround areas such as chimneys and skylights. These areas are where the roof has been exposed to allow these to be installed. The flashing is a way to seal the areas and send the water and possible debris away from the roof. The flashing is made to help seal up areas and protect the home. These opening should always have flashing installed or you run the risk of having a flood and leak in your home.
Where Do You Want to See Roof Flashing: Flashing is an important part of the roofs structure and you need to be sure that the roof is sealed well to keep out the rain and other elements. There are several areas that a roof needs to have flashing installed. You want to have it in the valleys, joints and grooves. These happen to be areas that water tends to collect and run down. If you have any areas where there are gaps in the roof such as a chimney and or a skylight. They need to be sealed up well to ensure the roof is structurally sound.
What If the Roof Flashing is Installed Improperly: If you have flashing installed and it is done incorrectly you will need to make repairs. The flashing needs to be installed correctly to ensure that there are not leaks or other damage done to the roof. If it is done wrong the shingles or other roofing materials can be damaged in the process. This can lead quickly to a leak that will cause damage to your home. Another problem is if there are gaps in the flashing or they are not done securely. The gaps will allow water to get under it and that can cause leaks in the roof as well. When you are dealing with a leak you are also going to be dealing with potential mold and mildew as well. You want to be sure that the flashing is installed right to keep from having a flood.
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