Every person tries to protect the roof from water leakage and other weather damages. Most of the time galvanized steel is used to cover the sensitive areas of the roof, directing water away from such areas. Roof leaks may occur mainly around the dormer or chimney if the flashing is not properly installed and lead to more complicated issues over the time.
Types of roof flashing:
There are various parts of the roof and all need to be protected equally to maintain the right balance of the house and considering that roof flashing Australia service offers different types of roof flashing as well.
- Continuous flashing: It is also known as ‘apron flashing’ where a single piece of metal is used to cover the entire surface of the roof. The long piece of metal has expansion joints in order to adjust with the expansion and contraction of the house without damaging it.
- Base flashing: Two flashing pieces are needed for some parts of the roof like chimney, ensuring that it will give rain downward direction. This type of flashing is also useful for the weather changes, as it can move accordingly, keeping the entire system secure.
- Materials of roof flashing: There was a time when roofing professionals tend to use lead roof flashing, with time things have changed and following are some materials use for flashing
- Aluminum: Aluminum flashing is lightweight and easy to form. When aluminum faces alkaline surface it degrades, so it need to be coated in order to avoid corrosion.
- Copper: Copper flashing has long durability that makes it preferable for many homeowners, though it may discolor with time.
Note: Water deposition is harmful to roofs and in order to prevent that we must consider carefully about the right and proper roof flashing.
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