The chimney flashing at your roof line, repaired in San Marco Island
We find the failing part of the roof junction first, then repair the flashing with laps that shed water.
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When the chimney flashing may be the cause
- Thick black roof cement around the base
- Drips in the attic near the brick
- Loose or missing corner pieces
- Leak that started after a roof replacement
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Where flashing repair starts and stops
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.
Flashing checks during maintenance visits
Maintenance visits in San Marco Island are a chance to look at the flashing before it leaks. The sealant along the reglet, the ends of laps and any exposed fasteners can be checked while we are already at the chimney for other work.
A small gap found early can often be resealed as a minor item. The same gap left alone can let water into the deck for a season before a stain appears inside. When we note something during a maintenance visit, we tell you what we saw and whether it needs attention now or can wait.
Identify the roof covering before anything else
Flashing repair on homes in San Marco Island starts with one question: what is the roof made of? Shingle, clay tile, concrete tile, metal panel and low-slope membrane each meet a chimney in a different way. The right metal pieces and the right order of work follow from that answer.
If you know the roof covering and its maker, tell us when you call. If you do not, that is fine, because we identify it during the free inspection. The estimate then names the covering and describes how it will be opened and restored at the chimney.
Stainless grade where salt settles
Not all stainless steel resists salt air equally. Industry guidance on stainless for exterior use ties the grade to the exposure. Places where sea salt settles and rain does not rinse it off are harder on the metal than open faces.
Flashing tucked under roofing and behind counter pieces stays sheltered, which can trap salt deposits. We choose the metal with that in mind and name the grade in the estimate. If you have seen rust-colored staining on existing stainless near the chimney, mention it, because it tells us something about the exposure.
What the flashing estimate covers in San Marco Island
- Step flashing on each sloped side
- Flashing metal named in writing
- Old roof cement cleaned back or removed
- Access plan for roof height and pitch
What people ask 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 discount on chimney flashing work?
Yes. When you give the go-ahead inside 72 hours of your free inspection, 10% comes off the flashing work. The window counts from the inspection at your home, and nobody will press you to decide sooner than you are ready.
What should I mention when I book a flashing check?
Where the water appears, whether it shows during rain or later, the roof covering and any earlier repairs at the chimney. If you have papers from past roof or chimney work, keep them handy. Rough answers are fine.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney Chase Cover ReplacementReplace the chase top with a properly planned cover and clearly defined pipe connections.
- Fireplace Hearth RepairRepair the hearth surface after considering the supporting assembly and fireplace requirements.
- Hurricane and Storm Damage Chimney RepairAssess storm-related chimney concerns and distinguish temporary protection from permanent component repair.
- Firebox RepairRepair the damaged fireplace chamber using an approach suited to masonry or manufactured components.
- Chimney Crown RepairRepair the damaged chimney top with an approach matched to the crown and supporting masonry.
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