If You Need Roof Flashing Repair, Don’t Delay

When people think of their roofs and roof repairs, most of the time, they think of the shingles or other tiles which make up the top level of their roofing.  However, there’s another key component that goes overlooked too often: the roof flashing.  Roof flashing repair is a critical aspect of roof maintenance, and if you allow your flashing to become too damaged, it could lead to big problems!

In this article, we’ll briefly discuss what flashing is, how it works, and why it’s so important to get roof flashing repair done when needed.

What Is Roof Flashing?

Flashing consists of pieces of metal on your roof which are used to direct water away from critical areas and protect seams in your roof from water intrusion.  For example, there’s no way to directly bind roofing tiles to a chimney.  You need a layer of flashing in between the tiles and the chimney to provide a barrier and keep water from seeping in through the crack.

Flashing can also be used to redirect water.  For example, in a downward sloping roof with a chimney, the side of the chimney facing the slope will see a lot more rainwater hit it than on the other sides.  So, flashing can be installed in a V shape to redirect the water around the chimney.  This reduces wear-and-tear while, again, protecting vulnerable areas of your roof from leaks.

Flashing is typically made of galvanized steel, although other metals such as copper might be used as well.  While these materials are tough, like every other part of your roof, they’ll eventually wear down or crack over time.

What Can Damaged Roof Flashing Do?

If your flashing is damaged, it creates a point where leaks can occur.  Since there is usually only one layer of flashing, it’s your first and last line of defense on those vulnerable spots.  Any damage can result in water or other elements making their way into your upper insulation, your attic, or even into your walls.

That’s why it’s so important to get roof flashing repair in Fayetteville if it becomes damaged.  Like other types of roof damage, cracks will only get bigger over time – and cause more damage to the rest of your home.

Advanced Roofing Solutions are a Fayetteville roofing contractor with extensive experience creating great roofs for our customers!  If your flashing is damaged, don’t delay – contact us for roof flashing repair!