Chimney flashing repairs for homes in Davis Islands
Leaking at the roof line? Local pros trace it, explain it and fix it with an upfront price.
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Chimney Services
What Goes Into Chimney Flashing That Stays Dry
The flashing inspection is free, and same-day visits are possible when the schedule allows.
The right sealant for a chimney joint
Sealant has a real job in flashing, though a small one: closing laps and the top edge of counter flashing. Technical Note 19B names polysulfide, butyl and silicone sealants for joints in chimney work and advises against oil-based caulks, with proper priming and backing where a joint needs them.
The wrong product dries hard, shrinks away from the masonry and opens a gap. Our specialists match the sealant to the surfaces it joins and use it where it helps. Missing or rusted metal is replaced with metal.
Keeping different metals apart
Put two unlike metals together in a wet joint, and one of them tends to corrode faster. The American Galvanizers Association explains that the zinc coating on galvanized steel is anodic to most other metals and is used up faster when it is in contact with them.
That is why the fasteners, clips and flashing pieces on a chimney should be compatible with each other. Our pros match them on every flashing repair in Davis Islands, so a new copper or stainless piece is never held down by a nail that rusts away beneath it.
Flashing before hurricane season
Atlantic hurricane season, per the National Hurricane Center, spans June 1 to November 30. Wind-driven rain pushes water sideways and upward, which tests every lap and every loose edge in chimney flashing.
A flashing check before the season lets our pros reset lifted counter flashing and reseal laps while the weather still allows the work. It is a small job next to drying out a ceiling after a storm.
Flashing, crown and cap are separate jobs
The crown sheds water off the top of a masonry chimney, the cap covers the flue opening and the flashing seals the roof line. Section R1003.9.1 of the Florida residential code describes the crown as sloped, with a drip edge, and separated from the flue liners by a caulked bond break, a different part from the flashing below it.
All three get checked on one visit, since a leak at any of them ends up in the same ceiling. Each repair gets its own line and price, so you can see what the flashing work costs apart from anything else the chimney needs.
On any service we offer
Have the flashing fixed within 72 hours of your free inspection and save 10%.
What's Included
The Roof-Line Details We Review
- Metal type and signs of corrosion
- Old roof cement hiding the edges
- Shingle, tile or metal roof details
- Siding and trim on a framed chase
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