Chimney reflashing and flashing repairs in Middle River Terrace
Metal chosen for the chimney and roof, fastened as the roofing maker describes, with each lap running downhill.
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Signs the chimney flashing is letting water in
- Loose or missing corner pieces
- Wet attic insulation around the stack
- Leak that started after a roof replacement
- Crumbling mortar right at the roof line
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Where flashing repair starts and stops
Choosing the metal for the new pieces
Flashing metal has to resist corrosion and hold its shape where the chimney meets the roof. Brick industry guidance favors stainless steel and copper for chimney work. It advises against aluminum set into fresh mortar, because the alkalis in mortar attack it. Copper can stain the masonry below it.
We explain which metal we propose and why it suits your chimney and roof. If an earlier repair mixed metals, we point that out, because some metals corrode faster where they touch. The metal named in the estimate is the metal that goes on the roof.
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.
A back pan on a narrow chimney
Where a chimney is narrow and no cricket is required, the uphill face is often flashed with a back pan. It is a single formed piece that runs across the back of the chimney, turns up the brick and extends up the slope under the roofing. Water arriving from above is carried around the sides.
The back pan has to tuck under the roofing far enough to shed water, and its corners have to lap onto the side pieces. We check both. If the back pan was cut short or face-nailed, the estimate explains how the new one will be formed and held.
Flashing when the stack above the roof is rebuilt
If the chimney above the roof line has to be rebuilt, the flashing is tied into the new masonry as the work goes up. That is part of the rebuild scope, not a separate flashing job. New reglets are formed in the new joints.
We mention this because a flashing repair on a stack that needs rebuilding would be undone. If the masonry above the roof is loose, cracked through or leaning, we explain the rebuild question first. If it is sound, the flashing repair stands on its own.
Parts of the flashing job we write down
- Tile breakage and replacement terms
- Shingle condition next to the stack
- Debris cleaned up and hauled away
- Flashing where a framed chase meets the roof
What people ask about chimney flashing
Does flashing repair mean the roof has to come off?
No. The work reaches only the roofing next to the chimney, which is lifted, set aside and put back around the new metal. If that roofing is too worn to reuse, we say so in the estimate and explain the options before you approve.
Should I paint over the ceiling stain now?
Wait until the flashing repair is done and the area has dried. A fresh coat of paint makes it harder to tell whether the stain is still growing. If the mark spreads after the repair, tell us promptly so we can look again.
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.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
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Copperfield Chimney Supply 
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