Chimney and Fireplace Service in Riverside Acres, FL

Metal roofs shed rain quickly and last a long time, and where a chimney passes through one, the flashing detail has to suit the metal. Riverside Acres is a community near Lockhart in Orange County, and if your home there has a metal roof, the joint between the roof panels and the chimney deserves a careful look, especially if a leak shows up near the fireplace.

Metal roof panels expand and contract with heat more than shingles do. A chimney flashing that is fastened rigidly to both the roof and the masonry can pull loose, crack its sealant or tear at the corners as the panels move. The flashing also has to deal with the raised ribs of the panels, which is why metal roofs usually use formed flashing pieces or a closure system around the chimney rather than simple step flashing.

On the uphill side, water running down wide panels collects against the chimney, and a cricket or diverter behind it keeps that water moving around. Corrosion is the other concern. Some metals react with each other, and flashing made of a different metal from the roof panels can corrode where they touch. Sealants and fasteners have to suit the roofing material as well.

Our technicians inspect the chimney, crown, cap and flashing, and look at how the flashing meets the panels, the ribs and the masonry. If the roof panels themselves need work, we coordinate with a metal roofing contractor so the two trades do not undo each other's work. The estimate separates chimney and flashing work from any roofing, each with its own price.

Please stay off a metal roof. It can be slippery even when dry. Tell us where the water appears inside and when. Locally owned and operated, we do the Riverside Acres inspection at no cost. Free written estimates, no surprise charges and 10% off the work you book within 72 hours. Every flashing repair is 100% satisfaction guaranteed.