Chimney flashing replaced and resealed in Conway
Step flashing, counter flashing, apron and back pan, our Conway pros explain each piece before a single shingle is lifted.
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Flashing details we put in writing in Conway
Nothing here is guessed from the driveway. We check it up close in Conway during the free inspection.
- Roofing lifted around the chimney and how it goes back
- Mortar condition where counter flashing anchors
- Crown, cap and brick checked as other water paths
- Findings that need a separate decision
Flashing repair explained for Conway homeowners
A closer look at the work, from our family-owned crew serving Conway.
How step flashing works with each shingle course
Along the sides of a chimney on a shingle roof, flashing goes in as a run of short L-shaped pieces, one for each course. Every piece is tucked under the shingle above and over the shingle below, so metal and roofing overlap like scales all the way up the slope.
That weave is why step flashing cannot simply be slid in from the outside. Replacing it usually means lifting the shingles along the side of the chimney, pulling the old pieces and setting new ones course by course. Your written estimate says how many courses are opened and how the shingles go back.
Shingle roofs follow the shingle maker's instructions
On an asphalt shingle roof, Section R905.2.8.4 of the Florida Building Code, Residential, says chimney flashing is applied in accordance with the shingle manufacturer's instructions. Those printed instructions describe how flashing meets that maker's shingles and what the roof covering needs to stay within its terms.
Before we reflash a chimney on a shingle roof, we identify the shingle product where we can and follow its published details. If the brand cannot be identified, we explain the detail we propose and how it lines up with the code's sidewall and base flashing options.
Water that gets behind the counter flashing from above
Brick and mortar absorb water. When the masonry above the roofline is saturated, water can move down inside the chimney wall and come out behind the counter flashing, where no amount of work on the outside metal will stop it.
Clues include dampness on the chimney inside the attic, above the roof deck, and wet spots that continue after new flashing is in. We look for those signs and, when they show up, recommend the masonry or crown repair that deals with water entering higher up.
A second roof layer laid over the first
Some roofs carry a new layer of shingles laid over an old one. At the chimney, that often means the old flashing was left in place and new pieces were tucked in or sealed over it, with two sets of laps working against each other.
We check how many layers meet the chimney and how the flashing relates to each. The cleanest repair usually removes both layers around the chimney so the new metal laps a single roof surface. We explain what that involves before recommending it.
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Before your flashing job in Conway
If your question is not here, our Conway team is a phone call away.
Will another coat of caulk stop my flashing leak?
Rarely for long. Sealant belongs inside a proper flashing detail, but spread over an open gap it hardens and pulls away from the masonry. We repair the metal and the joint that holds it.
Can you repair the flashing on just one side?
Sometimes. If the other faces are sound and the new piece can lap correctly into the old, a one-side repair can work. When a full reflash is worth considering, we price both options in writing.
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