Weatherproofing is very important. It not only saves your roof from getting damaged, but it also helps in keeping it in good condition for as long as it can. In a place like Auckland, where the climate remains mild during the summer, receiving heavy rainfall of about 1240mm yearly. Therefore, it is of utmost importance to protect the homes from getting damaged.
About Flashing:
Flashing or weatherproofing refers to the thin pieces of impervious material that are installed on our roofs to prevent the water (rainwater) from entering through the roofs and causing a lot of uncalled damage. The Flashing is fixed in a structural manner that passes the water into a joint or a WRB (weather resistant barrier) system preinstalled on our roof. The system is intended to decrease water from entering through the chimneys, vent pipes, door openings, windows, walls, etc. Hence, it increases the durability of the house and reduces mold problems inside the house. It stops fungus to grow on the water affected areas o the house. Hence, it is very important to have flashing set up in one’s home.
Auckland has plenty of companies who manufacture and sell durable flashings. These flashings are of many types. It is crucial to know what you would need to put in your home.
We have made a list of the flashing Auckland homes need to have installed. They are as follows:
- Roof Cap – Generally, known as roofing, this type of flashing is made of metal and is used to cover or act as a shield on the upper (tip) of the roof edges. It is also known as cap flashing. The building can also be covered with wall flashings, such as parapet or columns.
- Head flashing – The vital job of the head flashing is to direct water back outside without letting it penetrate into the house and causing damage to it. there are adjustable head flashing available, that can be adjusted as per the requirement.
- Saddle flashing – Parapets and saddle flashing come under the same genre. Joint saddle flashings are set up over a joist or any other protruding material through the cladding in a direct fix or cavity situation. Whereas, a parapet saddle flashing is set up where a parapet wall joins another wall.
- Corner flashings – These flashings are a great roofing equipment. It is a folded piece of steel used for the waterproofing wall sheet where two walls meet to form an external corner. The Duro-last prefabricated corner flashings are among the best products available for the job.
- Sill flashing – It is the last line of defense one can opt to resist water damage to their homes. The sill flashing is used to collect the water and direct it outside, away from the window or door frame. It is a concealed flashing placed under the threshold of the doors and windows to prevent water from entering. Works really well.
Well, these are the flashings that are required for a home. Apart from these, there are secondary flashings too. The above-mentioned equipment are, however, mandate.