Flashing repair at the roof and chimney joint in Little Gables
Counter flashing set back into sound joints, step pieces lapped with the roofing, and sealant only where it belongs.
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Clues that point to the roof junction flashing
- Thick black roof cement around the base
- Cracked sealant along the mortar joint
- Leaves and grit piled behind the chimney
- Crumbling mortar right at the roof line
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Keeping water out at the chimney flashing
Counter flashing on stone chimney faces
Natural or manufactured stone does not give the neat level joints that brick does. The counter flashing has to follow irregular joints, or be set into a cut made through the stone, and each choice affects how well the edge seals.
We look at the joint pattern before recommending a method. Where the stone surface is uneven, the metal may need more folds to follow it, and each fold is another place to seal. The estimate describes the method, so you know how the edge will be held rather than finding a smear of sealant afterward.
Flashing matters even if the fireplace is unused
A fireplace nobody lights still has a chimney passing through the roof. The flashing around it keeps water out of the house regardless of whether anything burns below. An unused chimney can leak for a long time before anyone notices, because nobody looks at it.
If your chimney is out of use, the flashing and the top still need attention now and then. We can include them in a maintenance visit. If you plan to use the fireplace again, tell us, because the inside of the flue is a separate check.
Crown flashing is a separate job
Brick industry details also place flashing under the crown at the top of a chimney, to keep water out of the space around the flue. That flashing belongs with the crown, not with the roof junction. It is built or repaired when the crown is.
We mention it because the two are sometimes confused in quotes. Flashing repair here means the roof junction. If the crown needs attention, it appears as a separate item under its own name, with its own reasons, so you can decide on each.
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
- Counter flashing and its mortar joint
- Wall joint beside an exterior chimney
- Workmanship warranty on installed flashing
- Separate pricing for any added item
What people ask about chimney flashing
Does a new roof come with new chimney flashing?
Not necessarily. Some roofers replace the base pieces and leave the counter flashing, and some reuse old metal. Ask your roofer what is planned for the chimney. We can assess the counter flashing before the new roofing goes on.
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.
How is the roof protected overnight if the job runs long?
Any opening at the chimney is covered before we leave each day. The estimate says whether the job is expected to run past one day, and we tell you what state the roof is in between visits.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
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