The chimney flashing at your roof line, repaired in Parkland
We find the failing part of the roof junction first, then repair the flashing with laps that shed water.
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Signs the chimney flashing is letting water in
- Thick black roof cement around the base
- Drips in the attic near the brick
- Nail heads showing through the flashing
- Leaves and grit piled behind the chimney
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Reflashing and repairs for chimneys in Parkland
When existing flashing can stay
Not every flashing job means new metal on every face. Base pieces that lie flat, lap correctly and show no rust holes can sometimes stay in place. A counter flashing that has only pulled out of its joint may be reset and resealed.
We explain which pieces we would keep and what we saw that supports keeping them. Where a piece is kept, the written record of the work says so. If reuse is doubtful, you get the choice between a smaller scope now and a fuller one, with the difference spelled out.
Flashing during a roof replacement
A roof replacement is a convenient time to deal with chimney flashing, because the roofing is already off around the stack. It is also a time when old metal gets reused without a close look. Ask your roofer early how the chimney will be handled.
If the roofer plans to leave the counter flashing in place, we can assess it before the new roofing goes on. Where both trades will work at the chimney, we agree who installs which layer. That keeps the base metal and the counter metal from falling outside both scopes.
Rusted steel at the roof line
Rust streaks on the roofing below a chimney can start at pinholes in old steel flashing. Once its coating wears off, the metal thins at folds and laps first. A piece that looks whole from the ground can be soft enough to push a screwdriver through.
We check the metal by hand where we can reach it. Rusted pieces are listed for replacement rather than coated over, because paint does not restore lost metal. If the rust is limited to one face, the scope can be limited to that face as well.
Flashing against a stucco finish
Where a chimney is finished in stucco, the counter flashing has to meet cement plaster instead of open brick joints. A reglet can be cut into the stucco, or the metal may be set with a stop that the plaster finishes against. Each approach needs the finish around it to be sound.
Cracked or hollow stucco near the roof line can let water in above the metal. We check the finish close to the junction and say whether stucco repair should come first. Stucco work beyond the flashing line is its own item, priced and approved separately.
Parts of the flashing job we write down
- Apron across the downhill face
- Underlayment at the chimney face
- Old roof cement cleaned back or removed
- Debris cleaned up and hauled away
Common questions on reflashing a chimney
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.
Is resealing enough, or does the flashing need replacing?
That depends on the metal. If the pieces are sound and lapped correctly, and only the sealant has failed, a reseal can be the right repair. Rusted, short or wrongly lapped metal needs replacing, and we explain which applies after the inspection.
Will you need to go into the attic?
It helps if the attic is reachable. Stains, damp framing or wet insulation beside the chimney tell us a lot about where water gets in. Please clear a path to the hatch. If there is no access, we work from the roof and the rooms below.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Gas Fireplace Repair and ServiceGet a model-specific gas fireplace service plan for the fault you are seeing or the maintenance your unit needs.
- Chimney Leak RepairFind the chimney water entry point and plan a repair before restoring the damaged finish.
- Chimney Masonry RepairRepair affected chimney brickwork and joints with materials selected for the construction already in place.
- Stone Chimney RepairRepair affected stone chimney surfaces with the supporting construction and visual match considered together.
- Firebox RepairRepair the damaged fireplace chamber using an approach suited to masonry or manufactured components.
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