Roof flashing consists of stripes of material
installed around chimneys, skylights or in other areas on the roof where two
surfaces meet and the continuity of the roof is disrupted, such as roof valleys
and it serves the purpose of waterproofing these weakened areas.
The materials most commonly used for making
flashing are aluminium, galvanized sheet metal, copper and rubberized
materials. Each material comes with different installation instructions, but
the process usually involves some soldering of the flashing material or
applying some sort of adhesive to make the flashing stick to the roof and then
fixing it.
The mounting process may sound simple and
straightforward, but in fact it requires quite a lot of dexterity and you also
need to feel confident working at heights to have the steady hand that you
need. If you fail to install the flashing properly, the roof will become
susceptible to water damage and the flashing will have to be removed and
installed again, so the best way to make sure the installation is done right is
to turn to professionals. Expert roofers with Expert Roofing of Illinois will not only know how to fix the
flashing safely, but they can also recommend the best type of flashing for you.
Flashing installation services are usually not very high-priced, so it is a good
idea to leave it to the experts.
