Chimney reflashing and flashing repairs in Sandalfoot Cove
We find the failing part of the roof junction first, then repair the flashing with laps that shed water.
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Clues that point to the roof junction flashing
- Rust streaks on roofing below the chimney
- Leaks only when wind drives the rain
- Broken tiles around the chimney base
- Leaves and grit piled behind the chimney
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Keeping water out at the chimney flashing
Lifting shingles around the stack
On an asphalt shingle roof, the shingles around the chimney are usually lifted rather than torn off. The old step pieces slide out and new ones go in, each tucked under its course. The counter flashing then comes down over them from the brick.
Shingles that have gone brittle may crack as they are lifted. When that seems likely, we say so beforehand and list replacement shingles as a separate item. Keep any spare bundles from the original roof if you have them. They help the area around the chimney blend with the rest of the roof.
A chase cover is not flashing
On a framed chimney, the metal top over the chase is a chase cover. It sheds water off the top of the box, and when it rusts or dishes, water runs down inside the chase. That can look like a flashing leak from indoors.
We check the top as well as the roof junction so the right part gets the work. If the chase cover is the problem, it is quoted as its own item. The flashing at the roof is then judged on its own evidence, and replaced only if it has failed too.
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.
A chimney on the outside wall
Some chimneys run up the outside of the house, and the roof meets only the side facing the building. The rest of the stack stands clear of the roof. Flashing is needed only where roof and chimney touch, often along one face and part of two others.
The joint between the chimney and the house wall below the roof also has to be sealed. We look at where the roof flashing ends and where that wall joint begins. If either has opened, the findings say which, because each has its own repair and its own line in the estimate.
The flashing scope, item by item
- Lap direction on joined pieces
- Tile breakage and replacement terms
- Hose water test when the job calls for it
- Debris cleaned up and hauled away
What people ask about chimney flashing
What if my roofer says the chimney is causing the leak?
Our check covers the roof junction, the chimney top and the surrounding roofing, and then we explain the findings. If the flashing is sound, we say so plainly. The findings are written so you can share them with the roofer.
Can I see what failed on the old flashing?
Yes. Ask before the work starts and we set the old pieces aside so you can see the rusted laps or short corners. The written record of the work also describes what we found when the old metal came out.
Does flashing on a stucco chimney work differently?
The counter flashing has to meet cement plaster rather than brick joints. It may be set into a cut in the stucco or finished against a stop. Cracked stucco near the roof line is checked first, and stucco repair is priced separately.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney Cap Installation and ReplacementProtect the chimney opening with a cap chosen for its fit, attachment and compatible system.
- Hurricane and Storm Damage Chimney RepairAssess storm-related chimney concerns and distinguish temporary protection from permanent component repair.
- Chimney Chase Cover ReplacementReplace the chase top with a properly planned cover and clearly defined pipe connections.
- Wood-Burning Fireplace Insert InstallationFit a wood-burning insert after assessing its host fireplace and full connection requirements.
- Chimney Leak RepairFind the chimney water entry point and plan a repair before restoring the damaged finish.
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