Roof Flashing Failure: Causes and Fixes

Larry Walty II • February 8, 2021

Roof flashing is a metallic component on your roof that helps redirect water away from the roof itself and into the gutters to be moved away from your home. With the roof flashing,  roof repair  pros make it clear that you can easily avoid leaks that can compromise the structural integrity of your roofing system. 

However, what some fail to realize is that a roof flashing isn’t invulnerable and there are some instances when it would fail earlier than it should.

How Your Roof Flashing Can Fail

According to residential and  commercial roof repair  experts, there are a variety of reasons as to how a roof’s flashing can fail. For instance, poor flashing installation can easily cause it to fail earlier than expected as the inappropriate installation leaves the flashing vulnerable to the damage the elements can cause. 

Apart from the poor installation, fluctuations in your area’s temperature can also cause the roof flashing to fail. This is because it can cause dimensional changes in the structure of your roof as the wood and the material the flashing is installed on repeatedly shrinks and expands, resulting in the flashing pulling away from the roof’s surface and failing to protect the areas it’s meant to.

How to Fix Faulty Roof Flashing

If your roof is suffering from faulty roof flashing, it’s never recommended that you repair or replace it by yourself. Instead, you should hire an experienced roofer like Larry Walty Roofing to come to your home and service your roof. That way, you can avoid any further mistakes that can damage your roof and keep yourself safe at the same time.

Make your search for residential and  commercial roofing contractors  easier by turning to Larry Walty Roofing. When it comes to roof replacement and repair services, we are the number one pros to turn to and we won’t let you down! Give us a call at (316) 733-2843 or fill out our  contact form  get in touch with us and get a free estimate today! We serve homeowners in Wichita, KS, and other nearby areas.

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