Roof Flashing Repair – Want Some Tips?
Anytime you have a change in the surface of your roof you have a place that is vulnerable to leaking. A different roofline, chimneys, vents and even the eaves and rakes are all susceptible to water damage if not constructed properly. This includes the actual labor and materials used. The roof continually expands and contracts in response to the elements. This is a common occurrence to which your roof should be able to respond without damage. If you have a leak, you may have to pursue some roof flashing repair to correct the problem. There are many areas that may need roof flashing repair to stop the unwanted leaks. The one area most familiar to homeowners is found around the chimney. This type of construction is called step flashing due to its appearance of “stepping” up the structure. This is the bright metal sheeting around the base of the chimney. This same type of step flashing is used around dormer windows also. The purpose of this, and all flashing is to direct the flow of rainwa
