Harvinder originally came to help us get access to a very tricky area on our roof, which involved removing tiles so we could waterproof the area and he did an excellent job. His communication was prompt, he is very knowledgeable and he arrived when he said he would. We would recommend him without hesitation.
Custom saddle flashings for Auckland roofs
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Formed to the pitch and width of the penetration, so water is diverted rather than deflected.
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When a saddle is required
A saddle, sometimes called a cricket, sits on the uphill side of a chimney, a skylight or any wide penetration. Its job is to split the water and send it around either side rather than letting it pile up behind the obstruction.
Leave one out and you get exactly what you would expect: water sitting against the back of the chimney, debris collecting in it, and eventually a leak that appears somewhere well away from the cause.
A token triangle of metal tucked in behind a chimney is not a saddle, it is a ledge for leaves to gather on. It has to be pitched steeply enough to move water and wide enough to clear the penetration on both sides.
What's included
- Formed to the actual pitch and width of the penetration
- Continuous with the surrounding flashings and membrane
- Retrofitted to existing roofs where one was never installed
How We Work
How your saddle flashings work
A clear process so you know what happens, when, and what it costs before we start.
Measure
We measure the pitch and the width of the penetration on your roof.
Fixed Quote
Fixed, itemised pricing and a clear scope.
Form to Fit
Formed to the pitch and width of the penetration, so water is diverted rather than deflected.
Install & Check
Installed and sealed into the roof, then checked before we leave.
Why Entire Roofing Solutions
Auckland's leading roof flashing specialists
Licensed, certified and award-winning, and the people who quote your job are the people who do it.
Award-Winning
Membrane Roofer of the Year 2023, a national award from the Roofing Association of NZ, judged on the quality of completed work.
Certified Applicators
Licensed Building Practitioner and certified installer of leading membrane systems, so the manufacturer's warranty actually applies.
Specialist-Led Jobs
The licensed applicator who quotes your job is on the roof doing it, from first site visit to handover. No salespeople, no sub-crews.
Warranty Backed
10-year workmanship guarantee plus the manufacturer's system warranty, both in writing.
Fast Turnaround
Most residential membrane jobs done in 2 to 4 days. A 180m² shingle reroof completed in three.
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Flat Bush based, servicing all of Auckland.
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FAQs
Saddle Flashings questions
How do I know if mine is missing?
Look at the uphill side of the chimney. If the roofing runs straight into the back of it with no pitched section diverting water around, there is no saddle. Debris collecting in that spot is the other giveaway.
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