Repairing chimney counter flashing in Fort Lauderdale
Counter flashing set back into sound joints, step pieces lapped with the roofing, and sealant only where it belongs.
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Early flashing warnings at homes in Fort Lauderdale
- Rust streaks on roofing below the chimney
- Dark or soft roof deck by the chimney
- Metal bent or lifted after strong wind
- Crumbling mortar right at the roof line
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The roof junction flashing, face by face
Higher pieces lap over lower ones
Metal on a roof sheds water the same way roofing does. The piece higher on the slope goes over the piece below it, not under. Where sections join along a long side, the upper section should cover the lower one by a real overlap rather than a butt joint filled with sealant.
A lap installed the wrong way round sends water straight into the seam. It can look tidy from the ground and still leak in heavy rain. We check the direction of each lap we can reach, and we explain any we could not see without opening more roofing.
Metal roofing needs its own detail
A metal roof meets a chimney differently from shingle or tile. Panels and ribs leave no courses to weave step pieces into. The junction usually relies on formed pieces and closures that follow the panel profile, as the roofing maker details them.
We identify the panel type before quoting, because the detail changes with the profile. If the panels need a roofer to cut or refit them, we say who handles which part. Mention the roof installer's name if you know it. Their details for that panel can save guesswork at the chimney.
Paint over old flashing
Flashing is sometimes painted to match the roof or the chimney. Paint can hide rust, pinholes and thin spots, so a painted junction may look better than it is. Flaking paint along the laps is often the first sign that the metal underneath is going.
We check painted flashing by hand, especially at folds and along the roof line. If the metal is sound, the paint can stay as it is. If it is failing, we say whether the new metal can be left bare or should be finished, and what that finish involves.
A small opening caught early
A counter flashing edge that has just started to pull away is a small repair when caught early. So is a short length of failed sealant. The same opening left for a long time can soften the deck and stain the ceiling.
If you notice something small, it is worth a look while it is still small. We tell you honestly if it can wait until another visit or whether it should be dealt with now. A minor reseal is priced as a minor reseal, not packaged into a larger job.
The flashing scope, item by item
- Step flashing on each sloped side
- Shingle condition next to the stack
- Wall joint beside an exterior chimney
- Separate pricing for any added item
Before you approve flashing work in Fort Lauderdale
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.
Do you need to cut into the brick to fix the flashing?
Sometimes. Counter flashing is usually set into a mortar joint, and if the old joint is too worn to hold it, a fresh reglet is cut. The dust is controlled and cleaned up, and any repointing beyond the reglet is a separate item.
Will the new sealant line match my mortar color?
It may not match exactly at first. We can discuss a sealant color closer to the mortar, and new mortar at a recut joint may tone down as it weathers. Water tightness comes first, but tell us if appearance matters.
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