Repairing chimney counter flashing in Edgewater
Old roof cement is treated as evidence rather than a repair before any new flashing is proposed.
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Marks and gaps that suggest flashing failure
- Water stain on the ceiling beside the chimney
- Gaps along the top edge of the metal
- Drips in the attic near the brick
- Leak that started after a roof replacement
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How our team handles flashing in Edgewater
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.
Flashing at a framed chimney chase
Some chimneys are a metal flue inside a framed box covered with siding or stucco. Where that chase passes through the roof, the flashing ties into the wall covering and its weather barrier rather than into masonry. The detail looks more like a wall flashing than a brick one.
We check the base pieces, the wall covering above them and how the barrier behind the siding laps over the metal. If the framing inside the chase has softened, that is chase repair, which is written as a separate scope. The flashing work stays with the roof junction.
An open roof at the end of the day
Some flashing jobs take more than one working day, especially when tile has to come up or a reglet has to be recut. Roofing left open overnight invites water in. When work stops for the day, any opening at the chimney is covered before we leave.
The estimate says whether the job is expected to run past one day. If weather changes the plan partway through, we tell you what is covered, what is finished and what remains. You should not have to guess the state of your roof between visits.
A chase cover is not flashing
On a framed chimney, the metal top over the chase is a chase cover. It sheds water off the top of the box, and when it rusts or dishes, water runs down inside the chase. That can look like a flashing leak from indoors.
We check the top as well as the roof junction so the right part gets the work. If the chase cover is the problem, it is quoted as its own item. The flashing at the roof is then judged on its own evidence, and replaced only if it has failed too.
Checked at the roof junction before quoting flashing
- Fasteners matched to the flashing metal
- Interior stain noted for follow-up
- Written record of the completed work
- Separate pricing for any added item
Flashing questions we hear in Edgewater
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.
How long does chimney flashing repair take in Edgewater?
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.
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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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo