Chimney flashing repair in Monterey
Fix the metal, not just the caulk. Free inspection in Monterey, then a clear written scope from our family team.
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Flashing details we put in writing in Monterey
The estimate for your Monterey chimney spells out these items, so you can compare it with any other quote.
- Counter flashing and the joints that hold it
- Flashing metal and thickness proposed
- Mortar condition where counter flashing anchors
- Crown, cap and brick checked as other water paths
Chimney flashing details that matter in Monterey
How the job runs in Monterey, and where your choices come in.
Base flashing needs height on the chimney and reach on the roof
Base flashing turns up the chimney face and runs out across the roof. BIA Technical Note 19B recommends that it extend at least 4 inches up the face of the chimney and along the roof, which gives water room to drain before it can find an edge.
Base pieces that barely clear the roofing are a frequent cause of leaks during a downpour, when the sheet of water on the roof gets deeper. We check the height of the existing base flashing on every face and recommend taller pieces when the old ones leave too little margin.
Sealing the joints and the hidden side of each bend
Metal flashing depends on laps, but the seams still need sealing. BIA Technical Note 19B advises that every joint in the base and counter flashing be thoroughly sealed, and that the unexposed side of any bends be sealed as well.
Nobody sees that hidden sealant once the job is closed up, which is exactly why it gets skipped. We seal joints as the pieces go in rather than smearing product over the surface afterward, and we choose a sealant suited to the metal and masonry involved. The product is named in your written scope.
Chimneys on low-slope and flat roof sections
Low-slope roof sections keep water around a chimney longer after every storm. Membrane roofs use their own flashing methods, often the membrane turned up the chimney and covered by metal counter flashing anchored in the masonry.
Our part at that junction is usually the chimney side, meaning the counter flashing and the masonry it anchors into. Where the membrane itself needs work, we say so and explain how the two scopes meet, so neither trade leaves an open edge at the top of the other's work.
The written record you keep after the job
After the repair you receive a written summary of the work, including the faces flashed, the metal and the method used for the counter flashing. That record helps the next roofer, chimney crew or buyer understand what is on your roof.
It helps us too if you call again. We can see what was done and compare any new symptom with the original scope instead of starting from zero. The record lists the date of the work as well, which helps anyone judging later whether a new stain is part of the old story or something new.
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Before your flashing job in Monterey
Questions we hear on flashing visits in Monterey, answered plainly.
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.
How do you know the leak is the flashing and not the chimney itself?
During the free inspection we check the crown, cap, brick and flashing and trace how water reaches the stain. If the flashing is not the source, we tell you and point to the repair that is.
Request your free estimate
Share the job details and arrange a free inspection with our local team.
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