Family-owned chimney flashing repair in Lake Como
Your free flashing inspection in Lake Como comes first, and anything you book within 72 hours after it is 10% off.
- Licensed & insured
- Locally run
- Family owned and operated
- Same-day service available
Inside your chimney flashing quote in Lake Como
Our crew in Lake Como inspects these points at the roofline, then writes them into your proposal.
- Back pan or cricket on the uphill side
- Exposed fasteners and old mounting holes
- Cleanup and haul-away of old metal
- 10% off within 72 hours after the inspection, shown in writing
What goes into a flashing job in Lake Como
Practical points from our chimney flashing crew in Lake Como.
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.
Counter flashing on a stucco-faced chimney
Plenty of chimneys are finished in stucco over block rather than exposed brick, which means there are no visible mortar joints to set counter flashing into. The detail has to account for the stucco layer, how it sheds water and where the metal can actually be anchored.
We look at how the existing counter flashing was attached and whether water is getting behind the stucco above it. Then we propose a detail suited to that finish, which may mean cutting a groove for the metal or a surface-mounted piece with a proper seal. The method is explained in writing before any cutting.
Why we discourage do-it-yourself flashing patches
Roof work is risky, and a tube of sealant spread over a gap usually makes the next repair harder. Sealant stuck to brick and metal has to be scraped off before the real problem can be seen and fixed.
If you need a stopgap before we can get there, call and we will talk it through with you. We would rather help you avoid both a fall and an extra layer of sealant than fix both afterward.
Reflashing one side versus the whole chimney
Sometimes only one face of the chimney has failed. Replacing that face alone is possible when the pieces around it are sound and the new work can lap correctly into the old.
When the remaining flashing is near the end of its useful life, a full reflash may be the better value, since the roof is opened only once. We explain the tradeoff and put both options in writing so you can choose. A one-side repair also has to tie into the corner pieces of the faces beside it, and we check those folds before promising that the old and new metal will work together.
Other work in Lake Como
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What people in Lake Como ask about chimney flashing
Short answers from our chimney team in Lake Como. Call for anything not covered here.
Should the flashing be replaced when I get a new roof?
In most cases, yes. The roofing around the chimney is already coming off, and reusing worn flashing puts old metal at the weakest point of a new roof. We can coordinate the chimney side with your roofer.
Can the new flashing be painted to match?
Some metals take paint well and some are better left bare, and paint only holds on a clean, prepared surface. We tell you which is which for your flashing. If you choose paint, the product and the color go into your written scope, so the finish can be matched later.
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