Chimney reflashing and flashing repairs in Dillard Park
Tell us where the water shows up. We trace it to the roof junction or rule the flashing out.
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Early flashing warnings at homes in Dillard Park
- Thick black roof cement around the base
- Gaps along the top edge of the metal
- Dark or soft roof deck by the chimney
- Stain returning after an earlier patch
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How we repair the flashing at your roof line
Step flashing follows the roofing courses
On a shingle roof, the sides of a chimney are usually flashed with separate step pieces. Each piece sits under one course of roofing and over the piece below it. Water running down the slope is handed from one piece to the next and back onto the roof.
The Florida Building Code allows sidewall flashing by the step method or a continuous angle piece. For chimneys on shingle roofs, it points to the shingle maker's instructions. We read the roofing in place before choosing. Tell us if the roof was replaced recently, since new roofing sometimes goes over old step pieces.
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.
Leaves and grit held against the metal
Debris that collects on the uphill side of a chimney holds water against the metal long after the rain stops. It can also dam water so that it backs up under the roofing. Over time the trapped moisture speeds up rust at the laps.
If you can see a buildup behind the chimney from the ground, mention it when you book. Clearing it is a simple step during the visit, and it lets us see the metal underneath. Keep off the roof yourself, though. Reaching behind a chimney from a ladder is not a safe task for a homeowner.
Findings you can pass to the next person
The findings from a flashing inspection are useful beyond the repair itself. If you later sell the house, bring in a roofer or file the paperwork with other home records, they show what was checked and what was found.
Ask for anything unclear in the findings to be written out in full. Plain descriptions of each face, each problem and each recommendation hold their meaning longer than shorthand. The written record of the completed work then adds what was actually installed.
The flashing scope, item by item
- Apron across the downhill face
- Roofing lifted and restored at the chimney
- Shingle condition next to the stack
- Underlayment at the chimney face
Common questions on reflashing a chimney
Is resealing enough, or does the flashing need replacing?
That depends on the metal. If the pieces are sound and lapped correctly, and only the sealant has failed, a reseal can be the right repair. Rusted, short or wrongly lapped metal needs replacing, and we explain which applies after the inspection.
Is there a discount on chimney flashing work?
Yes. When you give the go-ahead inside 72 hours of your free inspection, 10% comes off the flashing work. The window counts from the inspection at your home, and nobody will press you to decide sooner than you are ready.
Does flashing on a stucco chimney work differently?
The counter flashing has to meet cement plaster rather than brick joints. It may be set into a cut in the stucco or finished against a stop. Cracked stucco near the roof line is checked first, and stucco repair is priced separately.
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