Chimney flashing repair from local pros in Killarney
Fix the metal, not just the caulk. Free inspection in Killarney, then a clear written scope from our family team.
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- Locally run
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- Same-day service available
Flashing details we put in writing in Killarney
These items keep a flashing job in Killarney from turning into a second trip to the roof.
- Apron flashing across the downhill face
- Counter flashing and the joints that hold it
- Laps between counter and base flashing
- Findings that need a separate decision
Flashing repair explained for Killarney homeowners
Our team in Killarney walks every homeowner through points like these.
Surface-mounted counter flashing and its limits
Some counter flashing is screwed flat to the chimney face with a bead of sealant along its top edge. That approach depends on the bead staying stuck fast to the masonry, which is a lot to ask of a joint that bakes in the sun and takes every storm.
It can be the right answer on certain finishes when it is installed carefully and checked now and then. On brick with sound mortar joints, setting the metal into a joint is usually the more durable choice. We explain both and recommend the one that suits your chimney face.
Rust at the lower bends
Water lingers longest where flashing turns from the chimney face onto the roof. On painted or galvanized steel, that bend is where rust usually breaks through first, sometimes behind a coat of paint that still looks fine from the driveway.
We probe the bends along each face and at the corners. Surface rust may need only cleaning and coating, while pinholes or thinned metal mean replacement. You learn which applies to each face, so you are not paying to replace good metal or to paint over bad metal.
The mark indoors is a separate repair
Stopping water at the flashing does not remove the mark it left on the ceiling or wall. Drywall and paint need to dry fully before the finish is repaired, and staining can bleed through fresh paint unless the area is sealed first.
Interior repair sits outside our flashing scope unless we agree to it in writing. We suggest waiting through a few rains after the repair to confirm the area stays dry before repainting. If a new mark appears, note the date and weather and call us, and we will compare it to the original.
Loose masonry above the roofline comes first
Counter flashing anchors into the masonry. If the brick courses at the roofline are loose or the mortar has failed, new flashing has nothing solid to hold on to. Resetting metal in a crumbling joint only moves the leak a few inches.
In that case the masonry repair comes before the flashing, or as part of the same visit. We explain the order and list each part separately, so you can see what the masonry work involves next to the flashing itself.
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Before your flashing job in Killarney
Our family-owned team in Killarney answers the questions that come up most on flashing jobs.
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.
Do you stand behind the flashing work?
Yes. Flashing we install comes with our workmanship warranty and our 100% satisfaction guarantee, and if anything is off, our crew returns to correct it.
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