Chimney flashing repair from local pros in Falcon Trace
Water at the chimney base rarely stops by itself. Call our Falcon Trace team for a free inspection and a flashing repair that holds.
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Checked before any roofing comes up in Falcon Trace
Four of the points our specialists record on a flashing job in Falcon Trace, with upfront pricing on each line.
- Step flashing along both sides
- Flashing metal and thickness proposed
- Sealant products and where each one goes
- Cleanup and haul-away of old metal
Flashing repair explained for Falcon Trace homeowners
Straight answers about flashing work in Falcon Trace, from the people who do it.
How far counter flashing should lap the base
The overlap between counter flashing and the base flashing beneath it is what keeps blowing rain from getting behind the seam. BIA Technical Note 19B calls for the counter flashing to lap the base flashing by at least 3 inches.
Short laps are common on older repairs where a new piece was cut to suit an old joint. From the yard they look fine. On the roof we measure the overlap on each face and note any stretch that falls short, because a lap that is too shallow can let water in even when every piece looks intact.
When the mortar holding the flashing gives up
Counter flashing is only as secure as the joint it sits in. When that mortar crumbles, the metal loosens, lifts at its top edge and lets water run straight down behind it.
Re-sealing the edge without repairing the joint rarely lasts. We rake out the failed mortar, reset or replace the counter flashing and repoint the joint so it grips the metal again. If mortar across the rest of the chimney is failing too, we tell you and quote that masonry work on its own line.
What finished flashing looks like from the ground
After a proper reflash, counter flashing runs in clean lines along the mortar joints or the chimney face, the apron sits flat across the front and the step pieces disappear beneath the roofing along the sides.
There should be no smeared tar, no exposed nail heads and no loose metal edges. If you look from the yard with binoculars after a repair, those are the details to check. Before we leave, we walk you through what was done so you know what good work looks like on your own roof.
Sealants age faster on a roof
Sun, heat and rain age a sealant on a roof far faster than the same product indoors. A bead that looks fine from the ground can be hard, cracked or pulled away from the masonry at arm's length.
We check every sealed joint up close during the inspection. Where sealant is part of a proper flashing detail, a fresh bead can be a simple maintenance item. Where it is doing work that metal should do, we recommend the flashing repair instead.
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Flashing repair answers for Falcon Trace homeowners
Our family-owned team in Falcon Trace answers the questions that come up most on flashing jobs.
Is there a charge for the flashing inspection?
No. The inspection and the written estimate are free, with no obligation. Book within 72 hours after the inspection and the estimate shows 10% off.
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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