Your roofing system serves as armor that protects your home from serious weather damage. But even armors have a weak spot. In most cases, the flashing is the figurative chink in the armor that is your roof system. Deschutes Roofing, the premier roof replacement company in the area, shares what every homeowner should know about roof flashing failure.
What is the Flashing at Home?
This refers to the thin waterproofing material–usually made of metal– that is installed in the more vulnerable spots of your roofing system. These include the area around the chimneys, valleys, dormers, skylights, and vent pipes. It’s crucial that the flashing covering these areas remain intact–otherwise, it can lead to serious roof leaks, leaving your home susceptible to water damage.
Why Flashing Failure Happens
In the event that roof flashing failure does occur, the usual reasons are:
- Incorrect installation because the roofer doesn’t have access to the original build plans, which may offer details about the roof flashing.
- Extreme weather and temperature, which cause the flashing to become warped, corroded, or wrinkled.
- Foundation problems in your home since the constant settling can loosen the flashing and cause it to pull away from the roof.
What to Do About Flashing Failure
Have a trusted roofing contractor like Deschutes Roofing perform a comprehensive inspection of your system. Our trained and skilled team will determine the overall condition of your roof flashing and, depending on the results, recommend and deliver the appropriate solution. Let us restore your roof system to rights so it can continue providing the superior weather protection you’ve come to know.
Deschutes Roofing is a fully licensed, bonded, and insured company. You know you’re covered when you choose us to handle your roof flashing repair or replacement needs. Thanks to our team’s combined industry experience, we can also ensure that your project will be done perfectly right the first time.
When it comes to high-quality roof repair, you need not look any further than Deschutes Roofing.
We’ll deal with your roof flashing failure promptly and efficiently to ensure your system can remain sturdy and leak-free. Call us today at (541) 241-5720 (Bend, OR) or (503) 967-9590 (Portland, OR). You can also fill out this contact form to schedule your roof evaluation. We’d love to hear from you!
