Repairing chimney counter flashing in Boca Pointe
Tell us where the water shows up. We trace it to the roof junction or rule the flashing out.
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When the chimney flashing may be the cause
- Stain returning after an earlier patch
- Loose or missing corner pieces
- Leak that started after a roof replacement
- Leaves and grit piled behind the chimney
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Reflashing and repairs for chimneys in Boca Pointe
Base and counter flashing work as a pair
Flashing at a chimney is usually two layers of metal rather than one. The base pieces lie on the roof and turn up against the brick. The counter flashing comes down from the chimney and laps over them. Because the two layers overlap instead of joining, each one stays with its own surface.
When we assess the junction on a home in Boca Pointe, we check both layers separately. A sound base piece under a loose counter piece needs a different repair from the reverse. The estimate names which layer fails and on which face, so you can see why the scope is sized the way it is.
Choosing the metal for the new pieces
Flashing metal has to resist corrosion and hold its shape where the chimney meets the roof. Brick industry guidance favors stainless steel and copper for chimney work. It advises against aluminum set into fresh mortar, because the alkalis in mortar attack it. Copper can stain the masonry below it.
We explain which metal we propose and why it suits your chimney and roof. If an earlier repair mixed metals, we point that out, because some metals corrode faster where they touch. The metal named in the estimate is the metal that goes on the roof.
Flashing on a worn roof due for replacement
If the roof around the chimney is worn and due for replacement soon, new flashing now may be disturbed again when the roof comes off. In that situation it can make sense to plan the two together. The choice depends on how active the leak is.
We explain both paths. One is a limited repair to stop water now, with full reflashing when the roof is replaced. The other is doing the flashing properly now and asking the roofer to work around it. The estimate shows what each path covers, and you choose.
Why we do not publish flashing sizes
You may find flashing dimensions quoted online as if one size suited every chimney. In practice the code table, the roofing maker's details and the chimney itself decide. A tile roof, a shingle roof and a metal roof each call for something different.
We work from those documents for the roof and chimney in front of us. Where a detail matters for your job, we explain it during the inspection. The estimate describes the pieces in words, and the written record of the work notes what was installed.
Your free flashing inspection looks at
- Apron across the downhill face
- Reglet condition and sealant
- Fasteners matched to the flashing metal
- Wall joint beside an exterior chimney
What people ask about chimney flashing
Does flashing repair mean the roof has to come off?
No. The work reaches only the roofing next to the chimney, which is lifted, set aside and put back around the new metal. If that roofing is too worn to reuse, we say so in the estimate and explain the options before you approve.
Which metal do you use for new chimney flashing?
We choose it for the chimney and the roof, and brick industry guidance favors stainless steel or copper for chimney work. The code sets a minimum thickness for metal flashing. The estimate names the metal, so you know what goes on before you approve.
Should I paint over the ceiling stain now?
Wait until the flashing repair is done and the area has dried. A fresh coat of paint makes it harder to tell whether the stain is still growing. If the mark spreads after the repair, tell us promptly so we can look again.
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