Flashing repair where the chimney meets the roof in Miami Gardens
Any roofing we open is covered before we leave for the day, and the debris goes with us when we finish.
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Marks and gaps that suggest flashing failure
- Counter flashing standing away from the brick
- Rust streaks on roofing below the chimney
- Gaps along the top edge of the metal
- Dark or soft roof deck by the chimney
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Step and counter flashing work in Miami Gardens
Lifting shingles around the stack
On an asphalt shingle roof, the shingles around the chimney are usually lifted rather than torn off. The old step pieces slide out and new ones go in, each tucked under its course. The counter flashing then comes down over them from the brick.
Shingles that have gone brittle may crack as they are lifted. When that seems likely, we say so beforehand and list replacement shingles as a separate item. Keep any spare bundles from the original roof if you have them. They help the area around the chimney blend with the rest of the roof.
Flashing at a framed chimney chase
Some chimneys are a metal flue inside a framed box covered with siding or stucco. Where that chase passes through the roof, the flashing ties into the wall covering and its weather barrier rather than into masonry. The detail looks more like a wall flashing than a brick one.
We check the base pieces, the wall covering above them and how the barrier behind the siding laps over the metal. If the framing inside the chase has softened, that is chase repair, which is written as a separate scope. The flashing work stays with the roof junction.
The sealant in the joint
The sealant used at a chimney has to bond to both metal and masonry, stay flexible and handle sun on the roof. Its maker's data sets the surfaces it suits, how it is applied and how long it needs before rain. We choose it from that data, not from what happens to be in the truck.
Ask which sealant we plan to use and where. It should appear at the reglet and at hidden laps, not smeared across open seams. The written record names the product, which helps anyone who has to maintain the joint later.
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.
Checked at the roof junction before quoting flashing
- Uphill face and back pan
- Fasteners matched to the flashing metal
- Roof deck condition where exposed
- Attic framing beside the chimney
Asked often about chimney flashing
Which metal do you use for new chimney flashing?
We choose it for the chimney and the roof, and brick industry guidance favors stainless steel or copper for chimney work. The code sets a minimum thickness for metal flashing. The estimate names the metal, so you know what goes on before you approve.
Is there a charge for the flashing inspection in Miami Gardens?
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.
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.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
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