Problems We Fix
Flashing problems we fix on Altamonte Springs roofs
Counter flashing that covers the steps
Step or base flashing alone would leave its top edge open to water running down the brick. Counter flashing covers that edge. The Brick Industry Association's detail laps the counter flashing at least 3 inches over the base flashing and carries it into the chimney wall, so water draining down the masonry is turned out over the joint instead of behind it.
When counter flashing is loose, short or missing, we reset or replace it into the brick. Book a free flashing inspection for your Altamonte Springs home, and remember that work confirmed in the 72 hours after it is 10% off.
Chimneys that pass through a metal roof
Metal panels expand, contract and carry water in their ribs, so a chimney on a metal roof needs flashing formed to suit the panel profile. Panel makers publish their own details for roof penetrations, and the right one depends on the panel installed. A generic shingle-style detail on a metal roof often leaves gaps at the ribs.
Our crew studies how the existing flashing meets the ribs and explains what the manufacturer's detail calls for. Book a free inspection for your Altamonte Springs home with our local flashing specialists.
Roof cement smeared over old flashing
A thick layer of black roof cement around the base of a chimney usually means someone has chased a leak before. Patches like this can hold for a while, but they hide the flashing underneath, crack as they age in the sun and can hold water against the metal. They also make it hard to see which piece actually failed.
Before anything is recommended, you learn what the patch is hiding, and we do not add another layer on top. Book a free look at your Altamonte Springs chimney with our family-owned team.
Stainless steel flashing for brick chimneys
For brick chimneys, the Brick Industry Association calls stainless steel an excellent flashing material, with good water resistance, high temperature resistance and chemical resistance, and it names ASTM A240 Type 304 as the grade to specify. It is well suited to being let into mortar joints and lying against masonry.
When stainless suits your chimney and roof, we quote it by name so you know exactly what is going on. Upfront pricing and a 100% satisfaction guarantee come with every flashing job in Altamonte Springs.
When water comes through the brick above
Flashing only protects the joint it covers. Brick and mortar above the roofline absorb rain, and water can travel down inside the masonry. That is why the Brick Industry Association carries counter flashing through the wall to collect water draining down the back of the brickwork. Without that, sound flashing can look guilty.
If the masonry is the real source, chimney waterproofing or masonry work may be the right fix. You get that honest answer free in Altamonte Springs from our family-owned team.
