Flashing repair where the chimney meets the roof in Medley
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Flashing problems we look for in Medley
- Water stain on the ceiling beside the chimney
- Damp wall next to the chimney breast
- Rust streaks on roofing below the chimney
- Nail heads showing through the flashing
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What goes into a lasting flashing repair
Check your roof warranty before work begins
If your roof is fairly new, it may carry a warranty from the roofer or the manufacturer. Some warranties set conditions for work on the roof by others. It is worth reading yours before anyone lifts roofing at the chimney.
Ask your roofer whether flashing work by another company affects coverage, and whether they would rather handle the roofing part themselves. We are happy to work alongside them. The estimate then shows which parts each company is doing, and the roof warranty questions are settled before the job starts.
Comparing two flashing proposals
When two proposals for the same chimney in Medley differ widely, the difference usually sits in the scope rather than the price per piece. One may reseal the existing metal while the other replaces it. One may include the roofing around the chimney while the other leaves it out.
Line the two up face by face. Check which metal each names, how the counter flashing is held and what each says about the roofing. If our estimate is unclear on any of those points, ask and we will clarify it in writing before you choose.
Other roof openings next to the chimney
Plumbing vents, skylights and other openings are sometimes close to the chimney. Each has its own flashing, and a leak from one can show up beside the chimney breast inside. The stain alone may not tell you which opening is to blame.
We look at openings close to the chimney during the inspection and note any that look suspect. Their repair is usually roofing work outside our scope. Mentioning them helps you avoid paying for chimney flashing when the water was coming from somewhere else.
Why roof cement is not the joint
Black roof cement is a roofing material. It is meant for setting and patching roofing, and it often ends up spread over chimney flashing as a quick fix. It can hide a failed lap for a while, but it does not make a lapped, sealed junction.
Where we find thick roof cement at the chimney, we explain what it seems to be covering. If the metal underneath is sound, the cement may be cleaned back and the joint sealed properly. If not, the estimate describes the replacement pieces, and the cement comes off with the old metal.
Scope notes for chimney flashing work
- Reglet condition and sealant
- Old roof cement cleaned back or removed
- Roof deck condition where exposed
- Wall joint beside an exterior chimney
Flashing questions we hear in Medley
How long does chimney flashing repair take in Medley?
It depends on the roof covering, the number of faces and whether a reglet has to be recut. A single face on a shingle roof is quicker than a full reflash on tile. The estimate gives the expected duration for your job.
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 you repair flashing where a metal roof meets the chimney?
Yes, with details that follow the panel profile and the roofing maker's instructions. We identify the panel type first. If cutting or refitting panels is better done by a roofer, the estimate says so and shows where our part of the work ends.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
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