What's Included
How we stop water at the roofline in Alderene Park
Step flashing laid course by course
On a shingle roof, the sides of the chimney are usually protected with step flashing, short L-shaped pieces, one for each course of shingles, each lapping the piece below. Section R905.2.8.3 of Florida's residential code allows sidewall flashing either as step flashing or as one continuous L flashing. When steps are missing, reversed or rusted through, water runs straight past them.
We replace step pieces in the order the shingles were laid so every lap sheds water downhill. Our family-owned crew prices the side walls separately, and the first inspection in Alderene Park is free.
Flashing that runs unbroken
On this point the Brick Industry Association is blunt. Flashing that stops short is little better than none, and flashing must be continuous, with any bends or breaks completely sealed. A single missing step piece or an unsealed splice creates a path for water that the rest of the flashing cannot close.
We follow the flashing all the way around the chimney and repair every break we find. Call (645) 465-4122 to book a free inspection in Alderene Park with our family-owned team.
Flashing on a stucco-finished chimney
Many chimneys are finished in stucco rather than bare brick. The counter flashing cannot simply be let into a brick joint, so the detail depends on what sits behind the finish and how the stucco ends above the roof. A crack where the stucco meets the flashing is a common entry point for water.
The finish, the flashing and the line where they meet all get checked, and we tell you whether stucco chimney repair belongs in the same job. Both can be scheduled together for your Alderene Park home.
Protecting roof tiles during the work
Concrete and clay tiles can crack under a careless step, and tiles lifted to reach the flashing have to go back the way they came off. We plan a walking path, lift only the tiles the job needs and set them aside carefully. Any tile that is already broken is pointed out before work starts.
Matching replacement tiles can take time to source, so we discuss that up front. Upfront pricing and our satisfaction guarantee apply to every tile roof we work on in Alderene Park.
Checking the work after the next rain
New flashing stops water entering, but a ceiling stain does not vanish on its own. After the repair, watch the stained area through the next few heavy rains. A dry stain that stays the same size is old evidence. A stain that darkens or spreads means water is still getting in somewhere.
If that happens, call us. Our 100% satisfaction guarantee means we come back to your Alderene Park home and find out why.
