Chimney flashing repair for homes in Hollywood
Metal chosen for the chimney and roof, fastened as the roofing maker describes, with each lap running downhill.
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Early flashing warnings at homes in Hollywood
- Damp wall next to the chimney breast
- Drips in the attic near the brick
- Nail heads showing through the flashing
- Leak that started after a roof replacement
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How we repair the flashing at your roof line
Flashing where tile meets the chimney
Where a chimney comes through clay or concrete tile, the code calls for flashing and counterflashing at the joint. Both follow the roofing chapter and the tile maker's instructions. Tile has to be lifted to reach the base metal. The underlayment below the tile is part of the joint as well.
On a tile roof in Hollywood, we plan how the tiles near the chimney will come up, where they will be set aside and how they go back. Some tiles can break when lifted. The estimate says how breakage is handled and whether matching tile is available, so any mismatch is discussed before work starts.
Protecting the roof around the work area
Flashing work means walking and kneeling on the roof near the chimney. Tiles and shingles away from the work area can be damaged if nobody plans for it. We set out where we will walk, where materials will rest and how the edges of the opened area are protected.
Debris from the old metal, sealant and any broken roofing is collected as we go. When the job is done, it is cleaned up and hauled away. If you notice anything on the roof or in the yard afterward that was not there before, tell us and we will come back to look.
Leaks that return after each patch
When a chimney junction has been patched several times and keeps leaking, another patch is unlikely to change the pattern. Each layer makes the next diagnosis harder, and the underlying lap is still wrong or the metal is still failing.
At that point we recommend looking at the whole junction rather than the latest wet spot. The estimate explains why a fuller repair is proposed and what it replaces. If you would prefer to try one more limited repair, we explain what it can and cannot be expected to do.
Mixed metals in sea air
Where two different metals touch in wet, salty air, one of them usually corrodes faster. That includes flashing, fasteners, straps and any old pieces left behind. Near the coast the effect tends to show sooner than it would farther inland.
We match fasteners and joining pieces to the flashing metal and separate unlike metals where they have to meet. If your chimney carries a mix of copper, galvanized and aluminum pieces from past repairs, the findings list them. Mixed metals are one reason a repair can fail early in sea air.
Flashing items we check and price
- Lap direction on joined pieces
- Old roof cement cleaned back or removed
- Interior stain noted for follow-up
- Written record of the completed work
Common questions on reflashing a chimney
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.
Can I see what failed on the old flashing?
Yes. Ask before the work starts and we set the old pieces aside so you can see the rusted laps or short corners. The written record of the work also describes what we found when the old metal came out.
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.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney Damper Repair and ReplacementRestore a usable damper mechanism after checking the plate, frame and control linkage.
- Chimney Masonry RepairRepair affected chimney brickwork and joints with materials selected for the construction already in place.
- Fireplace Hearth RepairRepair the hearth surface after considering the supporting assembly and fireplace requirements.
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