Chimney reflashing and flashing repairs in Rock Island
Tell us where the water shows up. We trace it to the roof junction or rule the flashing out.
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Early flashing warnings at homes in Rock Island
- Damp wall next to the chimney breast
- Broken tiles around the chimney base
- Peeling paint on the wall near the fireplace
- Wet attic insulation around the stack
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How we repair the flashing at your roof line
Why roof cement is not the joint
Black roof cement is a roofing material. It is meant for setting and patching roofing, and it often ends up spread over chimney flashing as a quick fix. It can hide a failed lap for a while, but it does not make a lapped, sealed junction.
Where we find thick roof cement at the chimney, we explain what it seems to be covering. If the metal underneath is sound, the cement may be cleaned back and the joint sealed properly. If not, the estimate describes the replacement pieces, and the cement comes off with the old metal.
The joint between chimney and siding
Where an outside chimney meets the siding or stucco of the house, there is a vertical joint that should be closed with flashing, sealant or both. That joint often gets forgotten because it is not on the roof.
If it opens, water can run behind the wall covering and show up inside near the fireplace. We check it along with the roof flashing and describe what we find. Resealing it is a small item, while repairs to the wall covering itself are a separate trade.
When matching tile is hard to find
Clay and concrete tiles come in many profiles and colors, and some are no longer made. If tiles near the chimney break during the work, finding exact matches can take time. Salvaged tiles from elsewhere on the roof are sometimes an option.
We talk about this before starting, not after a tile cracks. The estimate says how many spare tiles, if any, you have and what happens if more are needed. If a close match is the best available, you decide whether it is acceptable before it goes on the roof.
Mixed metals in sea air
Where two different metals touch in wet, salty air, one of them usually corrodes faster. That includes flashing, fasteners, straps and any old pieces left behind. Near the coast the effect tends to show sooner than it would farther inland.
We match fasteners and joining pieces to the flashing metal and separate unlike metals where they have to meet. If your chimney carries a mix of copper, galvanized and aluminum pieces from past repairs, the findings list them. Mixed metals are one reason a repair can fail early in sea air.
Flashing items we check and price
- Shingle condition next to the stack
- Fasteners matched to the flashing metal
- Mortar above and beside the reglet
- Separate pricing for any added item
Before you approve flashing work in Rock Island
What does the flashing workmanship warranty cover?
It covers the flashing we installed and the way we installed it, as described in the written record. Parts of the roof or chimney outside the agreed scope are not included, which is why the scope is written out face by face.
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.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Hurricane and Storm Damage Chimney RepairAssess storm-related chimney concerns and distinguish temporary protection from permanent component repair.
- Gas Fireplace InstallationCreate a complete gas fireplace installation plan for the room, appliance and connected systems.
- Chimney Chase Cover ReplacementReplace the chase top with a properly planned cover and clearly defined pipe connections.
- 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 RebuildRebuild the affected chimney section with the retained structure, roof connection and passage included in the plan.
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