Chimney reflashing and flashing repairs in Melrose Manors
Old roof cement is treated as evidence rather than a repair before any new flashing is proposed.
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What failing flashing looks like from indoors
- Broken tiles around the chimney base
- Wet attic insulation around the stack
- Leak that started after a roof replacement
- Metal bent or lifted after strong wind
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Flashing work sized to the roof and chimney
Corners decide whether the lap holds
Corners are where flat metal has to change direction, and where cuts and folds leave the most seams. Good practice uses tabs at each corner or preformed pieces, with every bend sealed on its hidden side. A corner that was cut and pushed into place can open as the metal heats and cools.
When we lift the roofing at a corner, we look at how the pieces were joined and whether sealant alone was closing the gap. The findings describe each corner in plain words. That helps you compare our scope with any other proposal you receive.
Watching the junction after the repair
After new flashing goes in, the best test is the next heavy rain. Check the attic and the ceiling near the chimney during and after that rain, if you can do so safely. Dry framing and no new marks are what you want to see.
Existing stains may take a while to fade or may need repainting, so judge by whether the mark grows. If water appears again, tell us promptly. A hose water test may help at that point when the job calls for it, and we explain what the workmanship warranty covers before any further work.
New mortar at the reglet
When a reglet is recut or refilled, new mortar or sealant shows along the joint. It may not match the old mortar at first, and some mismatch can remain as it weathers. On a chimney seen from the street, that line may be noticeable for a while.
Tell us if appearance matters to you. We can explain the choices for the joint, including a sealant color that sits closer to the mortar. Water tightness comes first, but we would rather talk about the look before the work than surprise you with a bright line afterward.
Testing the junction with a hose
When the job calls for it, a hose water test can show whether the flashing is the path. Water is run over one part of the chimney at a time, starting low on the roof and working upward, while someone watches inside. Each stage runs long enough to give water a chance to appear.
The order matters, because water sprayed high on the stack runs down over everything below it. A test is not needed on every job. We explain beforehand why we think it will help, what it may wet inside and how the area will be protected.
Flashing details listed before you approve
- Roofing lifted and restored at the chimney
- Flashing metal named in writing
- Attic framing beside the chimney
- Separate pricing for any added item
Asked often about chimney flashing
How do you know the flashing is the source of the water?
We compare where the water appears with what we see at the junction, in the attic and at the top of the chimney. When the evidence is unclear, a hose water test may help if the job calls for it. The findings say what points where.
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.
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
- Chimney Flue RepairAssess repairs to damaged existing flue linings and distinguish them from a new liner installation.
- Top-Sealing Damper InstallationFit a top-mounted damper only after checking the fireplace, product restrictions and control route.
- Chimney Cap Installation and ReplacementProtect the chimney opening with a cap chosen for its fit, attachment and compatible system.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo