Repairing chimney counter flashing in Ojus
The flashing on a chimney in Ojus, assessed from the roof, the attic and the room below.
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Signs the chimney flashing is letting water in
- Water stain on the ceiling beside the chimney
- Damp wall next to the chimney breast
- Counter flashing standing away from the brick
- Peeling paint on the wall near the fireplace
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From findings to finished flashing work
Layers of roof cement and caulk
A chimney junction can end up carrying more patch than metal. Roof cement, caulk and fabric get added after each leak until nobody can see how the original pieces were laid. The patch may slow water for a while, but it also hides the lap that failed.
We treat old patch as evidence. Where we can tell what sits beneath it without removal, we say so. Where we cannot, the estimate states that removal may reveal more. It also explains how any extra work would be priced and approved before it goes ahead.
The written record of the flashing work
When the work at your home in Ojus is complete, you receive a written record of what was done. It names the faces worked on, the metal used, the pieces kept and any roofing that was replaced. It also notes anything we saw that was outside the agreed scope.
Keep that record with your roof papers. A roofer working on the house later can see how the chimney junction was built without opening it. If a question about the flashing comes up in future, the record shows what was installed and when the work was done.
Leaves and grit held against the metal
Debris that collects on the uphill side of a chimney holds water against the metal long after the rain stops. It can also dam water so that it backs up under the roofing. Over time the trapped moisture speeds up rust at the laps.
If you can see a buildup behind the chimney from the ground, mention it when you book. Clearing it is a simple step during the visit, and it lets us see the metal underneath. Keep off the roof yourself, though. Reaching behind a chimney from a ladder is not a safe task for a homeowner.
How the free inspection of the flashing runs
The visit to a home in Ojus usually begins indoors, where you show us the stain or the wet area. We then look at the chimney from the ground and, where access is safe, from the roof. If the attic is reachable, we check the framing around the chimney as well.
Once we have seen the junction, we explain what we found, face by face, and what we could not see without opening roofing. You receive a written estimate for the work we recommend. Nothing is started during the inspection itself, so you have time to read it and decide.
Your free flashing inspection looks at
- Reglet condition and sealant
- Tile breakage and replacement terms
- Debris cleaned up and hauled away
- Openings covered at the end of each day
What people ask 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.
Will the new sealant line match my mortar color?
It may not match exactly at first. We can discuss a sealant color closer to the mortar, and new mortar at a recut joint may tone down as it weathers. Water tightness comes first, but tell us if appearance matters.
Can one side of the flashing be fixed without the others?
Yes, if the other faces are sound. The new pieces have to lap correctly into the old ones at each corner. If the old corners are too worn to join, we explain why the work should extend around them.
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