Flashing repair where the chimney meets the roof in Biscayne Gardens
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Clues that point to the roof junction flashing
- Cracked sealant along the mortar joint
- Stain returning after an earlier patch
- Broken tiles around the chimney base
- Wet attic insulation around the stack
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Keeping water out at the chimney flashing
Counter flashing set into a cut joint
The upper edge of the counter flashing should not simply rest against the face of the brick. In the usual detail it turns into a mortar joint, either an existing bed joint or a slot cut for it, and is then secured and sealed. That slot is often called a reglet.
If the mortar around the reglet has softened, the metal can work loose and let water behind it. We check whether the joint can still hold the edge or whether a fresh cut is needed. Repointing beyond the reglet itself is a separate masonry item, listed on its own line.
An apron laid over the downhill roofing
The face of the chimney that looks down the slope gets an apron. It is a single bent piece that lies over the roofing and turns up the brick. From the yard it is the easiest part to see, and it often looks fine. Water rarely tests it as hard as the sides and the back.
We still check how the apron ends at each corner and how the side pieces lap onto it. A gap at a corner can feed water under the roofing below. Ask us to show you where the corner tabs sit, because a corner that stops short leaves an opening the roofing cannot close.
Checking the flashing from the ground
A pair of binoculars shows a lot from the yard. Look where the chimney meets the roof for lifted metal edges, dark gaps along the top of the counter flashing and rust streaks on the roofing below. Look also for heavy smears of black roof cement.
Stay off the roof, especially if it is tile or wet. Tile can crack underfoot, and a wet slope is a fall risk. Write down which face showed what. Those notes help us know where to look first during the free inspection.
Other roof openings next to the chimney
Plumbing vents, skylights and other openings are sometimes close to the chimney. Each has its own flashing, and a leak from one can show up beside the chimney breast inside. The stain alone may not tell you which opening is to blame.
We look at openings close to the chimney during the inspection and note any that look suspect. Their repair is usually roofing work outside our scope. Mentioning them helps you avoid paying for chimney flashing when the water was coming from somewhere else.
Flashing items we check and price
- Uphill face and back pan
- Tile breakage and replacement terms
- Crown and cap noted as separate items
- Debris cleaned up and hauled away
Questions about flashing repair
Will you need to go into the attic?
It helps if the attic is reachable. Stains, damp framing or wet insulation beside the chimney tell us a lot about where water gets in. Please clear a path to the hatch. If there is no access, we work from the roof and the rooms below.
How long does chimney flashing repair take in Biscayne Gardens?
It depends on the roof covering, the number of faces and whether a reglet has to be recut. A single face on a shingle roof is quicker than a full reflash on tile. The estimate gives the expected duration for your job.
What if my roofer says the chimney is causing the leak?
Our check covers the roof junction, the chimney top and the surrounding roofing, and then we explain the findings. If the flashing is sound, we say so plainly. The findings are written so you can share them with the roofer.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo