Chimney flashing reset, resealed or replaced in Lighthouse Point
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 Lighthouse Point
- Dark or soft roof deck by the chimney
- Leaks only when wind drives the rain
- Broken tiles around the chimney base
- Metal bent or lifted after strong wind
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The roof junction flashing, face by face
The joint that holds the counter flashing
Counter flashing is only as secure as the mortar it is set into. If the bed joints near the roof line are soft or open, the edge can loosen over time. Water then runs behind the metal instead of over it.
We look at the mortar above and beside the reglet. If the joints are sound, the flashing work stays within the metal and its seal. If they are not, we list repointing as a separate item. We also explain whether the flashing should wait until that masonry work is done.
What the workmanship warranty covers
Our flashing work carries a workmanship warranty. It covers the flashing we installed and the way we installed it, as described in the written record. It does not extend to parts of the roof or chimney that were outside the agreed scope.
That is one reason the scope matters. If the estimate says the crown or the masonry face was left as found, the warranty follows that line. Ask us before you approve how a later leak would be looked at, and we will explain how we separate our work from other sources.
Metal moves with sun and shade
Metal flashing heats up in sun and cools in shade and rain, and it grows and shrinks a little each time. Long pieces move more than short ones. A detail that fixes the metal rigidly at both ends can tear its own seal or pull out of its joint.
That is one reason step flashing comes in separate pieces and counter flashing laps over rather than joining the base metal. We lay out the new pieces so they can move without opening a path for water. The estimate describes the pieces and the laps, so you can see how they are arranged.
Flashing metal in salt air
Near the coast, chlorides in sea air react with zinc coatings on galvanized steel and wash away the protective layer, exposing fresh zinc again and again. Galvanized flashing and fasteners can wear faster there than they would inland.
Brick industry guidance already favors stainless steel or copper for chimney flashing, and near salt water that choice matters more. We explain which metal we propose for your chimney and why. If old galvanized pieces show heavy rust at laps and fasteners, the findings describe it face by face.
Flashing items we check and price
- Apron across the downhill face
- Corner tabs and sealed bends
- Lap direction on joined pieces
- Protection for roof, yard and windows
Questions about flashing repair
Do you lift and replace the tiles or shingles around the chimney?
We lift and restore the roofing next to the chimney as part of the flashing work. If pieces break or are too worn to reuse, replacements are listed as a separate item. Wider roofing work is a job for a roofer, and we say where our scope stops.
Is there a charge for the flashing inspection in Lighthouse Point?
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.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Gas Fireplace VentingAssess and repair the gas fireplace vent arrangement using components suited to the identified system.
- Chimney Crown RepairRepair the damaged chimney top with an approach matched to the crown and supporting masonry.
- Stone Chimney RepairRepair affected stone chimney surfaces with the supporting construction and visual match considered together.
- Fireplace Hearth RepairRepair the hearth surface after considering the supporting assembly and fireplace requirements.
- Chimney RebuildRebuild the affected chimney section with the retained structure, roof connection and passage included in the plan.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
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