Roof-to-chimney flashing repair in College Park
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What we check on College Park roofs before reflashing
These are the details that decide how the flashing is repaired. You see each one in writing before our College Park team starts.
- Apron flashing across the downhill face
- Step flashing along both sides
- Old tar, caulk and patch metal to remove
- 10% off within 72 hours after the inspection, shown in writing
What goes into a flashing job in College Park
Before you approve flashing work in College Park, these points are worth knowing.
Base flashing needs height on the chimney and reach on the roof
Base flashing turns up the chimney face and runs out across the roof. BIA Technical Note 19B recommends that it extend at least 4 inches up the face of the chimney and along the roof, which gives water room to drain before it can find an edge.
Base pieces that barely clear the roofing are a frequent cause of leaks during a downpour, when the sheet of water on the roof gets deeper. We check the height of the existing base flashing on every face and recommend taller pieces when the old ones leave too little margin.
The corners where many leaks begin
Every chimney corner is a place where two flashing faces meet and the metal has to fold. BIA Technical Note 19B describes base flashing installed first on the faces perpendicular to the ridge, with tabs at each corner that wrap onto the neighboring faces.
Corners without those tabs, or with a tab torn at the fold, leave a small open seam right where water gathers. We check all four corners closely, since a pinhole there can explain a stain that appears only during a long rain. Corner work is listed on its own in the estimate so you can see what it involves.
Solar panels close to the chimney
Solar arrays sometimes sit tight against a chimney, which can limit the room needed to lift roofing and set new flashing. Panels also change where water runs on the roof, especially where rails or conduit cross near the chimney.
We check the clearance around the chimney before quoting. If panels need to be moved or shielded during the flashing work, we tell you up front so the solar installer can be booked. The repair is then planned around that access rather than squeezed in.
Checking the flashing after a strong storm
High winds can lift loose counter flashing, tear old sealant and drive debris into the uphill side of the chimney. A leak that starts right after a storm often traces to a piece that was already weak.
From the ground, look for metal standing away from the masonry, missing pieces or bent edges. If you see any, call for a free inspection before the next heavy rain, and leave the ladder in the garage. Roof checks are our job.
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Chimney flashing questions from College Park
Short answers from our chimney team in College Park. Call for anything not covered here.
Should the flashing be replaced when I get a new roof?
In most cases, yes. The roofing around the chimney is already coming off, and reusing worn flashing puts old metal at the weakest point of a new roof. We can coordinate the chimney side with your roofer.
My roof is metal. Can you still reflash the chimney?
Yes. Metal roofs need flashing shaped to the panel profile and fastened to suit the panel maker's details. We coordinate with your roofer where matching trim is needed.
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