Our flashing repair service and installation service at Duravex Roofing Group is intended to address any problems you may be having with the flashing on your roof. An essential part of your roof that works to stop leaks and water damage is flashing. Damage to your flashing, whether from malfunctions or wear and tear, can result in leaks, water damage, and structural damage.
Water cannot enter your roof-thanks to-roof flashing, a thin coating of impermeable material. Incorrect installation of roof flashing can allow water to leak into undesired locations, leading to structural issues and degradation. Moreover, termites and carpenter ants frequently enter roofs because of moisture.
Flashing is used to safely transfer rainfall across roof or building fractures and crevices. To ensure that your roof flashing is installed correctly, track the path that rainwater takes along your home to ensure that no drops go inside any part of the structure.
Because flashings are so crucial, a roofing specialist should install or repair them. There are numerous places on your roof where water can get through. These spaces include chimneys, vent pipes, open spaces beneath eaves, and open spaces beneath valleys. If these sections are not shielded from the water, structural damage will eventually develop. This may result in costly and pointless issues that need to be resolved.
Flashing Repair: What Is It?
The procedure of repairing any problems with your roof’s flashing is known as flashing repair. Flashing is used to seal the borders of your walls, roof, and other buildings. It is usually composed of metal or another sturdy material. It is a crucial component of the drainage system on your roof, assisting in the direction of water away from the structure and guarding against leaks and water damage.
Serious issues may arise if the flashing on your roof is broken or not working correctly. Our team of knowledgeable and expert roofers will carefully inspect the flashing in order to repair it, checking for any signs of damage or other potential concerns.
Using specialised tools and procedures, we will carefully remove the old flashing once we have determined which flashing has to be repaired. Next, we will clear any debris or other objects that might be in the way in order to make room for the new flashing.
In order to guarantee a perfect fit, we will next use precise tools and processes to cut the new flashing to the proper size and form. Lastly, we will carefully install the new flashing, fastening it in place with roofing cement and additional supplies. After the flashing is completed, we will meticulously finish the area, sealing and protecting it with methods like caulking.
The experts at Duravex Roofing Group will recommend the ideal material for any flashing requirements. We make use of premium, state-of-the-art supplies to guarantee a durable and effective finish. Flashings have improved throughout time, becoming more dependable and powerful. To guarantee client pleasure, we stay up to date on the most recent developments. Find out from our professionals which flashing choices are best for your house.
WAKAFLEX: THE BEST FLASHING IN AUSTRALIA
The expert’s option for flashing walls, chimneys, abutments, and other rising structures is Wakaflex. It is UV resistant, extremely flexible, and robust.
Wakaflex is made to seamlessly blend in with any roofing material, taking the place of lead flashing in all of its conventional uses.
Wakaflex can be put in complete lengths of five metres. It is lightweight, non-toxic, and up to 50% faster to install than lead.
- Composed of rubber polyisobutylene
- Internal aluminium mesh: when dressed to the roof surface, it provides rigidity and a lasting memory.
- Two butyl self-stick strips
- creates a watertight seal by chemically bonding to itself.
- Suitable for integration into a BAL 29 system
- Stretching three dimensions: 15% in breadth and 50% in length
- Conforms to:
- “Testing of products for use in contact with drinking water” is covered in AS/NZS 4020:2005.
- “Damp Proof Courses and Flashing,” AS/NZS 2904:1995
- ten-year guarantee
