Chimney step and counter flashing repair in Dover Shores East
From lifted counter flashing to a rusted apron, flashing work in Dover Shores East opens with a free inspection, and the roof is left clean when we go.
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Checked before any roofing comes up in Dover Shores East
Your written scope in Dover Shores East starts with these checks and shows 10% off if you book within 72 hours after the inspection.
- Step flashing along both sides
- Old tar, caulk and patch metal to remove
- Crown, cap and brick checked as other water paths
- Findings that need a separate decision
Getting the flashing right on Dover Shores East chimneys
Here is how our local team thinks through a flashing repair at your Dover Shores East home.
Flashing metal must resist corrosion
The Florida residential code, in Section R903.2.1, requires metal flashing to be corrosion resistant, with a thickness not less than Table R903.2.1 lists for the metal chosen, or to comply with RAS 111. Thin, uncoated steel that rusts through after a few seasons does not meet that requirement.
When we replace flashing, the metal type and thickness are written into your estimate. That lets you compare quotes on equal terms and gives the next person on your roof a record of what was installed. It also keeps a repair from failing early because the cheapest sheet in the shop was cut to fit.
Water can travel before it shows inside
A stain on the ceiling a few feet from the chimney does not mean the water entered above that spot. Water that gets past flashing can run along the roof deck, a rafter or the chimney's outer face before it drips onto drywall.
We trace the path from the outside in, beginning at the flashing and following the likely route. Where attic access allows, we look at the decking and framing around the chimney for water marks. The written findings explain how the entry point and the stain connect, or where that link is still uncertain.
Why two-part flashing lets roof and chimney move
Base flashing attaches to the roof, counter flashing attaches to the chimney and the lap between them lets each move a little without tearing the seam. That arrangement is why BIA Technical Note 19B treats the two layers as separate pieces joined by an overlap.
One-piece flashing that runs from the roof straight into a mortar joint cannot flex. As the roof moves, it pulls at the joint or cracks at the bend. When that is the source of the trouble, we replace it with a two-part detail.
One local team from inspection to cleanup
Our family-owned team does the inspection, writes the estimate and carries out the work. The person who explains the repair to you is part of the crew that stands behind it afterward. You deal with the same people from the first call to the final walkthrough.
If something about the finished flashing is not right, call us. Our 100% satisfaction guarantee means we come back and make it right, and our workmanship warranty covers the flashing we install.
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Flashing repair answers for Dover Shores East homeowners
Our family-owned team in Dover Shores East answers the questions that come up most on flashing jobs.
Do you repair flashing on tile roofs?
Yes. Tile flashing follows the tile maker's instructions and the FRSA/TRI tile installation manual that the Florida code references. We lift and reset tile by hand and tell you in writing how any breakage is handled.
What metal do you use for chimney flashing?
It depends on the roof covering and the chimney face. We commonly work with aluminum, coated steel, stainless and copper, and the Florida code requires the metal to be corrosion resistant. The metal and its thickness are written into your estimate.
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