The chimney flashing at your roof line, repaired in Fontainebleau
Metal chosen for the chimney and roof, fastened as the roofing maker describes, with each lap running downhill.
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Clues that point to the roof junction flashing
- Peeling paint on the wall near the fireplace
- Wet attic insulation around the stack
- Leak that started after a roof replacement
- Leaves and grit piled behind the chimney
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The roof junction flashing, face by face
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.
Where our flashing scope meets the roofer
Chimney flashing sits between two trades. The base metal is tied into the roofing, and the counter metal is tied into the masonry. In Fontainebleau, our scope covers the flashing and the roofing we disturb to reach it. Wider roofing work belongs to a roofer.
The estimate says exactly which roofing near the chimney will be lifted and restored. If the roof around the chimney is worn beyond that, we say so rather than patching around it. You can then bring in a roofer for the broader work, and the two scopes meet at a clear line.
A short-term measure while you plan
Sometimes the permanent repair has to wait, perhaps for a roof replacement or for matching tile to arrive. A temporary measure can reduce water entry in the meantime. It is not a repair, and it should not be priced or described as one.
If we recommend a temporary step, the estimate labels it clearly and lists it separately from the permanent work. It says what the temporary step does and what it does not do. You then know it needs watching, and that the full repair is still to come.
Booking a flashing check in Fontainebleau
To book a flashing check in Fontainebleau, call or use the form and tell us where the water appears. We ask a few questions about the roof and the chimney and then arrange the free inspection. The visit is booked around your schedule where we can.
Have someone at home who can show us the inside marks and give access to the attic, if there is one. The outside work does not need you on hand, but the conversation about findings is best in person. You receive the written estimate afterward, with time to consider it.
The flashing scope, item by item
- Apron across the downhill face
- Lap direction on joined pieces
- Flashing metal named in writing
- Old roof cement cleaned back or removed
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.
Is there a charge for the flashing inspection in Fontainebleau?
No. We do not charge for the inspection or for the written estimate it produces. You pay only for flashing work you approve, at the figure in the estimate, with no hidden fees added later.
Do you seal chimney flashing with roof cement?
Not as the main seal. Roof cement is a roofing patch material, and a flashing joint should rely on lapped metal with sealant at the reglet and hidden laps. Where old cement hides the metal, we clean it back to see what is underneath.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
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