Chimney flashing reset, resealed or replaced in Flagler Village
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
- Counter flashing standing away from the brick
- Thick black roof cement around the base
- Peeling paint on the wall near the fireplace
- Leaves and grit piled behind the chimney
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Flashing work sized to the roof and chimney
Corners decide whether the lap holds
Corners are where flat metal has to change direction, and where cuts and folds leave the most seams. Good practice uses tabs at each corner or preformed pieces, with every bend sealed on its hidden side. A corner that was cut and pushed into place can open as the metal heats and cools.
When we lift the roofing at a corner, we look at how the pieces were joined and whether sealant alone was closing the gap. The findings describe each corner in plain words. That helps you compare our scope with any other proposal you receive.
Sealant supports flashing but cannot replace it
Sealant has a place at a chimney. It closes the reglet, the ends of laps and the hidden side of bends. It is not meant to be the barrier itself, because sealant hardens, tears and pulls away from masonry as it ages.
If a past repair relied on a thick bead of caulk over an open joint, we say so in the findings. The repair we propose rebuilds the metal lap first and then uses sealant where the detail calls for it. Ask which joints will be sealed and which will be lapped. The answer should be specific.
Water from the top is a separate question
A wet ceiling next to the chimney is often blamed on flashing. Water can also enter at the top, through a cracked crown or a missing cap, and run down inside the stack before it shows near the roof line. The stain can look the same either way.
Our assessment checks the top as well as the junction, so the flashing is not replaced for a problem it did not cause. If the top needs work, it is a separate line on the estimate. You can then decide on each part with the reason for it in front of you.
Fasteners driven through the metal
Exposed nail heads in flashing are a weak point. A fastener driven through the face of the metal, rather than hidden under the next course or lap, leaves a hole that depends on its seal. When that seal fails, water follows the nail.
We look for face-nailed pieces and for base metal fastened into the brick. The roofing maker's instructions decide how and where base pieces are fastened. Where fastener holes are part of the problem, the estimate explains how the new pieces will be secured instead.
Checked at the roof junction before quoting flashing
- Reglet condition and sealant
- Roof deck condition where exposed
- Interior stain noted for follow-up
- Workmanship warranty on installed flashing
Asked often about chimney flashing
How do you know the flashing is the source of the water?
We compare where the water appears with what we see at the junction, in the attic and at the top of the chimney. When the evidence is unclear, a hose water test may help if the job calls for it. The findings say what points where.
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.
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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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo