Common Problems With Roof Flashing

When your flashing is installed properly, you typically don’t need to worry about it unless it becomes damage by a storm or other event. However, there are a few issues to be aware of. You can keep a lookout for these problems on your own, but we recommend that all homeowners get an annual roof inspection. Our experienced team can identify problem areas before they can do serious damage.:

1. Metal flashing, such as that made from aluminum or galvanized steel, can corrode when it’s overexposed to the elements. However, if metal flashing is coated properly, it can resist the elements very well. It’s important to note, though, that corrosion weakens flashing and makes it prone to leaks and failure. That’s why it’s important to make sure your roofer uses only high-quality materials on your roof and that you get an annual roof
2. Flashing materials can sometimes crack, break or develop gaps due to aging, expansion and contraction from temperature variations, and physical damage. These openings in the flashing provide pathways for water to get into your roof system.
3. Improper installation. If flashing is installed improperly, or when installers use low quality materials, your flashing may be inadequate to protect your roof from water intrusion. Additionally, flashing that isn’t fastened securely or properly sealed may not be very effective at preventing water from getting in.
4. Separation and lifting. Over time, flashing can separate or lift away from the roof surface thanks to wind, vibrations or poor installation. When it lifts away from your roof, it can’t effectively redirect water, which leads to leaks.
5. With exposure to weather and time, flashing materials can begin to deteriorate. Rubber and plastic flashing may become brittle, crack or degrade under UV radiation, which leaves vulnerable areas exposed to water incursion.

If you notice any of these signs or issues, you should call New View Roofing right away. We can send an inspector to your location to determine the extent of the damage and provide you with solutions to stop further damage.

How to Tell if There’s Something Wrong With Your Roof Flashing

In some cases, it’s possible to tell whether there’s something wrong with your roof flashing without climbing up on your roof and inspecting it yourself. Additionally, you can always get a free roof inspection from New View Roofing; we can send an expert to your home or business to look for issues.

Some of the signs that there’s something wrong with your roof flashing include:

• Water stains or leaks. If you’ve seen water stains or visible leaks inside your home, along walls or ceilings or in the attic, that may indicate a problem with your flashing.
• Dampness or mold. Dampness or mold growth in your attic or in the upper levels of your building can be a sign that your flashing is compromised or that water has infiltrated your roof.
• Visible damage. If you can see that the flashing on your roof has been damaged, you should call a roofing expert immediately. You need someone who can climb on your roof and evaluate the extent of the damage, as well as look for collateral damage, and let you know what needs to be done to repair the issue and prevent further damage.
• Peeling paint or stained exterior. Sometimes a sign of water seeping in through faulty flashing is peeling paint or stained exterior. Look for paint on exterior walls near the roof line and determine whether it’s peeling, bulging or stained. Likewise, if your siding is stained, it could be a sign that the flashing is damaged and it’s allowing water to leak through in the wrong places.

Roof Flashing Repair Costs

If the roof flashing repair costs have you feeling uneasy, remember this: we’re not storm chasers. You may have heard horror stories from a transient roofing company citing labor, shingle and roof flashing repair costs so high that you will surely just need a new roof.

Unfortunately, those scare tactics often work to scam people with storm damage into prematurely purchasing a new roof from a company that will leave them out in the cold after they’ve gotten paid.

While it’s true that sometimes, after a storm, it is best to purchase a new roof, it isn’t always the case. And the shingle replacement cost and roof flashing cost from a repair job is often quite affordable.

Our experienced roofing contractors will be on-site quickly to identify the damage and work with your insurance adjuster directly.

Unexpected Roof Flashing Repair Costs

Although you can often budget for roof flashing repair costs, there are a variety of times when you can’t. Sometimes the unexpected happens, and you either need to have the flashing repaired or replaced or you will end up with a leaky roof.

Wind Damage Can Lead To Roof Flashing Repair Costs

High winds can lift and break the adhesive seal underneath shingles. If wind-blown debris enters the flashing layer during the storm and prevents the flashing from re-sealing, then the flashing requires repair. We provide wind damage inspections to identify these problems before they allow water intrusion.

Fallen Debris Can Lead To Roof Flashing Repair Costs

Tree branches and other large objects picked up in a storm can fall on your roof, causing destructive impact damage. One of our certified roofing contractors will remove the debris and make a plan to restore your roof.

Book A Free Inspection To Learn the Roof Flashing Repair Costs Needed For Your Roof

At the end of the day, roof flashing is a professional roofing material, so we recommend a professional to diagnose if there’s a problem. The good news is you never have to pay for a roof inspection with us. Whether your roof is old or endured a recent storm, we’ll inspect every aspect of your roofing system and let you know if repairs or a replacement is necessary (if any) and provid photo evidence to back it up. Schedule an inspection on our website or call (469) 716-5426.