Chimney flashing reset, resealed or replaced in Lauderdale Beach
Water kept out where the chimney meets the roof, with a written record of each piece we replaced.
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Clues that point to the roof junction flashing
- Counter flashing standing away from the brick
- Thick black roof cement around the base
- Leaks only when wind drives the rain
- Leak that started after a roof replacement
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The roof junction flashing, face by face
A chimney on a low-slope roof
Some chimneys rise through a flat or nearly flat section of roof. There the roofing membrane is usually turned up the chimney face as the base flashing, and a metal counter flashing covers its top edge. Water moves slowly on such a roof and can stand against the joint.
The membrane is roofing work, so a roofer often has to take part. We assess the counter flashing, the reglet and the masonry above it, and we describe where our scope ends. That boundary is written into the estimate, so the membrane and the metal are not each left to the other trade.
Repairing a single face
Water often gets in at one face of a chimney rather than all four. When the evidence points at one side and the other faces are sound, the repair can be limited to that side. The new pieces then have to lap correctly into the old ones at each corner.
We explain how the new metal will tie into what stays. If the old corners are too worn to join, we say so and suggest extending the work around the corner. A partial repair should still leave a complete, lapped junction, not a new face bolted onto an old one.
Protecting the inside during a water check
Most flashing work happens outdoors, but a hose water test or a look at the attic brings us inside. We lay down protection where we walk and around the area where water may appear during a test. Furniture near the chimney breast may need moving.
Tell us about floors or finishes in your home in Lauderdale Beach that need special care. If a test is planned, we explain beforehand where water might show and how it will be caught. Any wet area inside is dried and cleaned before we leave.
How the counter flashing edge is secured
Brick industry details set the turned edge of counter flashing into a mortar joint and fill the joint solidly around it. Other details hold the edge in a cut reglet and close it with a sealant chosen for the job. Both aim to keep the edge from pulling out and to stop water at the top of the metal.
Which method suits your chimney depends on the mortar, the brick and the space available. We explain the method in the estimate. If the old edge failed because of how it was held, the new method should answer that failure directly.
Flashing items we check and price
- Fasteners matched to the flashing metal
- Roof deck condition where exposed
- Mortar above and beside the reglet
- Wall joint beside an exterior chimney
What people ask about chimney flashing
What separates step flashing from counter flashing on a chimney?
Step flashing is the set of base pieces woven into the roofing along the sloped sides. Counter flashing comes down from the brick and covers the top of those pieces. The two overlap rather than join, so each stays with its own surface.
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 one side of the flashing be fixed without the others?
Yes, if the other faces are sound. The new pieces have to lap correctly into the old ones at each corner. If the old corners are too worn to join, we explain why the work should extend around them.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
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