Chimney reflashing and flashing repairs in Bay Point
Flashing repair sized to your roof covering, with the roofing we lift restored and described in writing.
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Signs the chimney flashing is letting water in
- Thick black roof cement around the base
- Drips in the attic near the brick
- Leaks only when wind drives the rain
- Stain returning after an earlier patch
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Reflashing and repairs for chimneys in Bay Point
Damp insulation near the chimney
Insulation next to a leaking chimney can stay wet for a long time after the rain stops. It flattens, holds moisture against the framing and loses much of its value. It may also hide stains on the deck that would help locate the entry point.
If you can see insulation near the chimney from the attic hatch, note whether it looks packed down or dark. Do not crawl across the attic to reach it. We mention wet insulation in the findings, and replacing it is a separate job from the flashing itself.
Roof shapes that send water toward the chimney
Some roofs channel a lot of water toward the chimney. A valley ending just above the stack can do it. So can a large roof plane draining against its back face.
We look at where water arrives from before choosing the metal and the detail. A junction that handles a light share of runoff may not cope with a heavy one. If the roof shape itself is the issue, we note it and explain what the flashing can and cannot do about it.
What reflashing a chimney involves
Reflashing means taking out the old base and counter flashing and installing a new, lapped set. The roofing around the chimney is lifted, the old metal comes out and the reglet is cleaned or recut. New pieces go in from the bottom of the slope upward.
The roofing is then restored around the new base pieces, and the counter flashing is set and sealed into the joint. When the estimate says reflash, it should also say what happens to the roofing and the reglet. Ask about both before you approve.
Testing the junction with a hose
When the job calls for it, a hose water test can show whether the flashing is the path. Water is run over one part of the chimney at a time, starting low on the roof and working upward, while someone watches inside. Each stage runs long enough to give water a chance to appear.
The order matters, because water sprayed high on the stack runs down over everything below it. A test is not needed on every job. We explain beforehand why we think it will help, what it may wet inside and how the area will be protected.
Your free flashing inspection looks at
- Step flashing on each sloped side
- Roofing lifted and restored at the chimney
- Roof deck condition where exposed
- Mortar above and beside the reglet
Questions about flashing repair
What separates step flashing from counter flashing on a chimney?
Step flashing is the set of base pieces woven into the roofing along the sloped sides. Counter flashing comes down from the brick and covers the top of those pieces. The two overlap rather than join, so each stays with its own surface.
Can flashing be fixed while it is raining?
The roof has to be opened at the chimney, and sealants need dry surfaces, so heavy rain usually moves the date. If rain arrives partway through, we cover the open area before stopping. In an urgent situation, we can talk through temporary steps.
How is the roof protected overnight if the job runs long?
Any opening at the chimney is covered before we leave each day. The estimate says whether the job is expected to run past one day, and we tell you what state the roof is in between visits.
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