Local chimney flashing repair in Pine Hills
Fix the metal, not just the caulk. Free inspection in Pine Hills, then a clear written scope from our family team.
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Flashing details we put in writing in Pine Hills
Nothing here is guessed from the driveway. We check it up close in Pine Hills during the free inspection.
- Each chimney face where it meets the roof
- Step flashing along both sides
- Ladder placement and protection for your property
- Cleanup and haul-away of old metal
Chimney flashing details that matter in Pine Hills
A closer look at the work, from our family-owned crew serving Pine Hills.
Upper pieces lap over lower ones
When flashing goes on in sections, the direction of each lap matters as much as its length. BIA Technical Note 19B says a piece higher up the roofline should lap over the lower piece by at least 2 inches, so water flowing down is always carried onto the next piece and never under it.
A reversed lap, where a lower piece was slipped over an upper one during an old repair, works like a funnel. It is easy to miss from the ground and hard to cure with sealant. We read each seam's direction and correct any lap that runs backwards.
Testing a suspect face with water
When the source is unclear, a controlled water test can separate one path from another. Water is run over a small area, starting low on the roof and working upward, while someone watches the attic or the ceiling for the first sign of a drip.
It takes patience, since each area needs time to show or stay dry. We use this method where the visible evidence does not isolate the junction, and we tell you beforehand what the test can and cannot confirm.
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.
The order of work in a full reflash
A full reflash runs in a set order. Roofing around the chimney is lifted, old flashing and patch material come off, the deck and chimney base are checked, then the apron, step pieces, back pan and counter flashing go on in that order, each lapping the one before it.
The roofing is then restored around the new metal and the counter flashing joint is mortared or sealed. We describe this sequence in your estimate so you know what the roof will look like at each stage and how long the chimney area will be open.
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Before your flashing job in Pine Hills
Questions we hear on flashing visits in Pine Hills, answered plainly.
What metal do you use for chimney flashing?
It depends on the roof covering and the chimney face. We commonly work with aluminum, coated steel, stainless and copper, and the Florida code requires the metal to be corrosion resistant. The metal and its thickness are written into your estimate.
My roof is metal. Can you still reflash the chimney?
Yes. Metal roofs need flashing shaped to the panel profile and fastened to suit the panel maker's details. We coordinate with your roofer where matching trim is needed.
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