Chimney flashing repair for Bal Bay homes
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What we check on Bal Bay roofs before reflashing
Every line here is part of the free inspection in Bal Bay, with no charge and no obligation.
- Step flashing along both sides
- Corner folds and tabs on all four corners
- Crown, cap and brick checked as other water paths
- Sealant products and where each one goes
How we handle chimney flashing repair in Bal Bay
Practical points from our chimney flashing crew in Bal Bay.
Chimney flashing on a metal roof
Metal panels grow and shrink with temperature, and their ribs change how water moves around a chimney. Flashing on these roofs usually involves a formed back piece, side pieces shaped to the panel profile and closures that seal the open ends of the ribs.
We follow the panel maker's published penetration details wherever they exist, since the wrong fastener or sealant can cause leaks at the ribs or conflict with the maker's terms. If the roofer who installed the panels offers matching trim, we coordinate with them so the chimney junction matches the rest of the roof.
Surface-mounted counter flashing and its limits
Some counter flashing is screwed flat to the chimney face with a bead of sealant along its top edge. That approach depends on the bead staying stuck fast to the masonry, which is a lot to ask of a joint that bakes in the sun and takes every storm.
It can be the right answer on certain finishes when it is installed carefully and checked now and then. On brick with sound mortar joints, setting the metal into a joint is usually the more durable choice. We explain both and recommend the one that suits your chimney face.
Framed chimneys can leak from the top down
On a framed chase, the metal chase cover at the top is a common source of water that shows up near the roofline. Rust, ponding and failed seams in that cover can send water down inside the chase walls.
We look at the chase cover during the flashing inspection. If the cover is the source, it is a separate repair, and we list it on its own so you can decide on each part. Water from a failed chase top often stains the ceiling in the same spot a flashing leak would, which is why the two are checked together before either is blamed.
Leaves and grit behind the chimney
The uphill side of a chimney catches leaves, pine needles and shingle grit that wash down the roof. Wet debris holds water against the back flashing and can clog a cricket valley. It also hides rust and open seams from anyone looking up from the yard.
We clear that debris during the inspection and look at the metal underneath. If debris builds up quickly on your roof, having it cleared now and then helps the back flashing last.
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Chimney flashing questions from Bal Bay
Still deciding? These answers help, and the inspection in Bal Bay is free.
Does my chimney need a cricket?
The Florida Building Code, Residential, calls for a cricket on the ridge side of a chimney more than 30 inches wide. We measure your chimney and tell you whether the rule applies. Cricket work is quoted on its own line.
Can I check the flashing myself?
From the ground, yes. Binoculars show lifted metal, rust and tar patches without the risk of climbing. Tell us what you see, and we handle the roof work.
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