Chimney flashing replaced and resealed in Engelwood Park
Step flashing, counter flashing, apron and back pan, our Engelwood Park pros explain each piece before a single shingle is lifted.
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Flashing details we put in writing in Engelwood Park
The estimate for your Engelwood Park chimney spells out these items, so you can compare it with any other quote.
- Laps between counter and base flashing
- Corner folds and tabs on all four corners
- Mortar condition where counter flashing anchors
- Findings that need a separate decision
Flashing repair explained for Engelwood Park homeowners
How the job runs in Engelwood Park, and where your choices come in.
Choosing between aluminum, steel and copper
Chimney flashing is commonly formed from aluminum, galvanized or coated steel, stainless steel or copper. Each metal behaves differently against wet mortar, fasteners and the roofing beside it, which is why BIA Technical Note 19B sends readers to a separate BIA note on choosing flashing materials.
We explain the options that suit your roof covering and chimney face, and we keep fasteners compatible with the flashing so the two metals do not work against each other. You pick the metal with the tradeoffs laid out, and your choice is written into the scope before work starts.
A chimney pulling away from the house
When a chimney tilts or separates from the house, the flashing tears because the roof and the chimney are moving apart. Replacing the metal without dealing with that movement will not hold. Warning signs include a widening gap between chimney and siding, stair-step cracks in the mortar and flashing torn along one side only.
If we see signs of movement, we tell you and recommend a structural assessment before any flashing work. We would rather you spend nothing on flashing now than pay for metal that will tear again.
Branches over the chimney
Branches over the roof drop leaves onto the chimney junction and can rub against flashing and counter flashing in the wind. Both wear the metal and its seals faster than weather alone.
If limbs hang over or touch the chimney, we mention it in the findings. Trimming is your call, but it keeps the junction clearer and spares the new flashing from scraping. We also note any limb that would make the roof work unsafe on the day.
Flashing against a stone chimney
Natural and cultured stone have uneven faces and irregular joints, which makes setting counter flashing harder than on brick. Water can also run behind stone along joints that are not level.
We look for a joint or a line where counter flashing can be anchored and sealed properly. Sometimes a groove is cut to create a clean line across the stone. We explain the approach for your chimney before any cutting. Mortar joints between stones can also let water in above the flashing, so we look at the stonework just above the roofline before blaming the metal below it.
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Before your flashing job in Engelwood Park
Questions we hear on flashing visits in Engelwood Park, answered plainly.
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.
Why is chimney flashing made in two parts?
Base flashing is fastened to the roof and counter flashing to the chimney, and the lap between them lets each move a little without tearing a seam. BIA Technical Note 19B treats them as separate pieces for that reason. One-piece metal run from the roof into a mortar joint cannot flex, so we replace it with a two-part detail.
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