Problems We Fix
How we stop water at the roofline in Cameron City
The apron across the downhill face
On the downhill face of the chimney, the base flashing is one continuous apron. In the Brick Industry Association's sequence, base flashing goes on first, beginning at the lower faces, with tabs folded around each corner, and reaches at least 4 inches onto the roof and 4 inches up the brick.
An apron that is short, cracked at a corner or lifted by wind is a common place for water to get in. Our local team checks it first on every visit to Cameron City roofs, and the inspection costs nothing.
Shingle roofs follow the shingle maker's details
On asphalt shingle roofs, section R905.2.8.4 of the Florida residential code has chimney flashing applied in accordance with the shingle manufacturer's instructions, and section R905.2.8.1 allows base and counter flashing by those instructions, by RAS 111 or by a continuous metal L flashing. The shingle on your roof therefore shapes the detail.
We identify the shingle where we can and follow its requirements around the chimney. You get the plan and an upfront price for your Cameron City roof before anything is lifted, with no hidden fees.
Why aluminum does not go into mortar
Aluminum is common on roofs, but the Brick Industry Association advises against using it as flashing in brick masonry because the alkalis in fresh mortar attack it. Where aluminum counter flashing has been set into a mortar joint, corrosion along the embedded edge is worth checking.
We look at what metal your flashing is and where it sits. If it is the wrong metal for the job, our family-owned team explains the replacement choices during the free inspection in Cameron City.
Working safely on your roof
Flashing work happens at the roofline, so safe access comes first. We choose ladders and anchors to suit the pitch and height, and we do not work on a roof that is wet or in high wind. Please do not climb up to look at the flashing or peel back a patch yourself.
If conditions on the day are unsafe, we reschedule rather than cut corners. That is how our local crew protects your Cameron City home and our own people. Flashing work you confirm within 72 hours of the free inspection is 10% off.
Checked during a free flashing inspection
We look at the apron, both side walls, the back flashing and any cricket, the counter flashing and the joints it sits in, the metal type and its condition, and any old patches. Inside, we check the ceiling, the walls and, where accessible, the attic beside the chimney. We also note the chimney top so the leak is not blamed on the wrong part.
The findings and a written price come at no charge. Our family-owned team serves homeowners in Cameron City with no hidden fees.
