Chimney flashing reset, resealed or replaced in Shenandoah
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 Shenandoah
- Counter flashing standing away from the brick
- Rust streaks on roofing below the chimney
- Cracked sealant along the mortar joint
- Stain returning after an earlier patch
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Keeping water out at the chimney flashing
A chimney that also meets a wall
Some chimneys stand against an exterior wall, and the roof meets both the chimney and the wall at the same point. That spot has flashing going in two directions, and the wall side ties into the siding or stucco rather than brick.
We trace how the metal turns from the chimney onto the wall and how the wall covering laps over it. A gap at that inside corner can let water into the wall rather than the chimney. The estimate names the wall-side pieces separately, because the finish above them may need a different trade to restore.
The written record of the flashing work
When the work at your home in Shenandoah 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.
When water is pouring in now
If water is coming through a ceiling beside the chimney right now, the first steps are inside the house. Move furniture and valuables away, set out containers and keep people clear of any wet ceiling that sags. Turn off power to a wet light fixture at the panel if you can reach it safely.
Our 24/7 emergency line is there for urgent situations like this. We can talk through what to do until the roof can be reached safely. The permanent flashing repair comes after the water is under control, and it is scoped and approved like any other job.
How the counter flashing edge is secured
Brick industry details set the turned edge of counter flashing into a mortar joint and fill the joint solidly around it. Other details hold the edge in a cut reglet and close it with a sealant chosen for the job. Both aim to keep the edge from pulling out and to stop water at the top of the metal.
Which method suits your chimney depends on the mortar, the brick and the space available. We explain the method in the estimate. If the old edge failed because of how it was held, the new method should answer that failure directly.
The flashing scope, item by item
- Shingle condition next to the stack
- Hose water test when the job calls for it
- Protection for roof, yard and windows
- Written record of the completed work
Questions about flashing repair
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.
Can flashing be fixed while it is raining?
The roof has to be opened at the chimney, and sealants need dry surfaces, so heavy rain usually moves the date. If rain arrives partway through, we cover the open area before stopping. In an urgent situation, we can talk through temporary steps.
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.
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