Leaking chimney flashing repaired in Park Lake/Highland
Your free flashing inspection in Park Lake/Highland comes first, and anything you book within 72 hours after it is 10% off.
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Inside your chimney flashing quote in Park Lake/Highland
What we look at face by face in Park Lake/Highland, so the repair you approve is the repair the chimney needs.
- Step flashing along both sides
- Old tar, caulk and patch metal to remove
- Chimney width against the code's cricket rule
- Valleys and downspouts draining toward the chimney
Our approach to chimney flashing in Park Lake/Highland
What our pros check and why, on flashing jobs across Park Lake/Highland.
Chimney flashing on a metal roof
Metal panels grow and shrink with temperature, and their ribs change how water moves around a chimney. Flashing on these roofs usually involves a formed back piece, side pieces shaped to the panel profile and closures that seal the open ends of the ribs.
We follow the panel maker's published penetration details wherever they exist, since the wrong fastener or sealant can cause leaks at the ribs or conflict with the maker's terms. If the roofer who installed the panels offers matching trim, we coordinate with them so the chimney junction matches the rest of the roof.
Masonry water repellent does not replace flashing
A water repellent on the brick reduces how much rain the masonry absorbs. It does not seal the seam where the chimney meets the roof, and it does nothing for loose or rusted metal.
If the brick above the roofline is soaking up water, a breathable repellent may help alongside the flashing repair. We recommend it only when the masonry shows signs of absorbing water, and we list it separately so the flashing work stands on its own.
Copper flashing on a masonry chimney
Copper resists corrosion well, can be soldered at the corners and weathers to a brown and later green patina. It costs more than aluminum or steel and needs fasteners and neighboring metals that will not react with it.
If you want copper, we explain how it will look over time and what we do to keep it from touching incompatible metal. We also tell you where soldered seams are used and where laps and sealant do the work instead.
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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What people in Park Lake/Highland ask about chimney flashing
Short answers from our chimney team in Park Lake/Highland. Call for anything not covered here.
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.
What if you find rotten decking once the roof is opened?
We stop and show you before going further. Decking repair is listed as a separate item, and nothing is added to the job without your approval.
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