The chimney flashing at your roof line, repaired in Tamiami
Give the go-ahead within 72 hours of your free inspection, and the flashing work is 10% off.
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Flashing trouble you may notice in Tamiami
- Stain returning after an earlier patch
- Loose or missing corner pieces
- Nail heads showing through the flashing
- Metal bent or lifted after strong wind
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What goes into a lasting flashing repair
Reading the attic framing beside the chimney
If your attic is reachable, look at the framing and roof deck where the chimney passes through. Dark stains, damp wood or rusted nails beside the brick suggest water getting past the roof junction. Stains only on the chimney side may point higher up the stack.
Step only on framing, use a good light and keep away from wiring. Note which face of the chimney shows the marks and whether they were wet or dry. Tell us what you found when you book, because it helps us plan which faces to open first.
Rain that arrives from the side
In a storm, rain does not only fall straight down. Wind drives it sideways against the chimney, where it can reach the top edge of the counter flashing and the joints above it. A junction that stays dry in calm rain may leak only in wind.
Tell us whether the water in your home in Tamiami appears only in wind from a certain quarter. A pattern like that singles out one face of the chimney. We check the upper edge of the metal on that face with care, because a joint that sheds falling rain can still let driven rain through.
Metal moves with sun and shade
Metal flashing heats up in sun and cools in shade and rain, and it grows and shrinks a little each time. Long pieces move more than short ones. A detail that fixes the metal rigidly at both ends can tear its own seal or pull out of its joint.
That is one reason step flashing comes in separate pieces and counter flashing laps over rather than joining the base metal. We lay out the new pieces so they can move without opening a path for water. The estimate describes the pieces and the laps, so you can see how they are arranged.
Other roof openings next to the chimney
Plumbing vents, skylights and other openings are sometimes close to the chimney. Each has its own flashing, and a leak from one can show up beside the chimney breast inside. The stain alone may not tell you which opening is to blame.
We look at openings close to the chimney during the inspection and note any that look suspect. Their repair is usually roofing work outside our scope. Mentioning them helps you avoid paying for chimney flashing when the water was coming from somewhere else.
Line items in a flashing proposal
- Uphill face and back pan
- Roofer coordination and scope boundary
- Access plan for roof height and pitch
- Flashing where a framed chase meets the roof
Asked often about chimney flashing
What separates step flashing from counter flashing on a chimney?
Step flashing is the set of base pieces woven into the roofing along the sloped sides. Counter flashing comes down from the brick and covers the top of those pieces. The two overlap rather than join, so each stays with its own surface.
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.
What happens if you find soft roof deck under the flashing?
We stop and show you before doing anything more. Replacing the soft section is a separate item, and we explain whether our team or a roofer should handle it. Nothing extra goes ahead until you approve it.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- 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.
- Prefab and Zero-Clearance Fireplace RepairIdentify and repair manufactured fireplace components using the appropriate model information.
- Wood-Burning Fireplace Insert InstallationFit a wood-burning insert after assessing its host fireplace and full connection requirements.
- Chimney Cap Installation and ReplacementProtect the chimney opening with a cap chosen for its fit, attachment and compatible system.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
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