Flashing Damage

There are 2 types of flashing that can be installed on your residential roof. Roll flashing and Step flashing. Flashing is intended to protect your home against water infiltration along the walls, chimney, fascia and skylights.

What Causes Damage to Your Roof’s Flashing

1. Improper flashing installation

The improper installation of flashing is the underlying cause for most roofing problems. When your flashing slips out of place, it creates gaps that allow water to infiltrate your home’s roof. Flashing assists in shedding water away from areas that would otherwise be victim to the collection of large amounts of water. When your flashing is not properly installed, water will find its way under or behind the flashing (as well as under or behind your shingles) and eventually your home.

2. Settling of the structure

The overall structure of your home undergoes a ton of shifting and settling, this effect can result in movement, cracking and breaks within your flashing. This type of damage will definitely reduce the water shedding capabilities of your roof and lead to water damage within your home.

3. Drying & Cracking

Many flashed areas will require a flashing cement or tar. Over time exposure to the sun and other exterior elements can lead to the drying and cracking of these materials. Another possible cause of damage to your flashing that deteriorates the water shedding capabilities of your roof.

4. Dented or Improper Nailing

When flashing is nailed directly into your roof’s decking, It Is Going To Leak! The flashing should never be nailed though your shingles and into your roof decking. Your flashing needs to be “pinched” or nailed into the side wall of your home. The areas around your chimney should be cemented into the major joints of your roof.

Houston Roofing Company – FSR Services Recommends

Flashing damage is a serious matter. Your roof’s flashing is a key component when it comes to shedding water! It is imperative to remove the damaged flashing and replace it with new flashing as soon as possible. In order to properly repair your roofs flashing, you will first need to remove the shingles and flashing around the affected areas. Once removed, a thorough damage assessment of the plywood and other structural components must be performed to determine if any other repairs need to be made. Then you need to install new shingles, flashing and any other structural components in accordance with the manufacturer’s guidelines.

For a more permanent solution that will ensure the correction of your roof’s flashing damage, have a complete re-roof with Owens Corning Shingles by an OC Preferred Contractor. These shingles are specifically designed to withstand the harsh Houston, TX climate conditions for extended periods of time and are backed by their strongest product warranties* available to homeowners.

For the average homeowner, the task of repairing their own roof is beyond their personal skill level. The task of repairing or re-roofing is difficult one, no matter the size of the project. Any type or size of roofing project can be a huge risk for any homeowner.

Houston Roofing Company – FSR Services is a certified installer & Owens Corning Preferred Contractor.

We recommend at minimum, scheduling a Free Roofing Estimate with one of our highly trained professionals. With your free estimate you’ll receive an in-depth and honest assessment of your roofing system. We will detect any and all of your roofing issues, including: Curling, Algae Growth, Damaged Flashing, Roof Blistering, Missing Shingles, Roof Buckling, Missing Granules, Roof Leaks/Ceiling Spots and Roof Rotting.