Repair Options
Flashing problems we fix on Fern Park roofs
Copper flashing and the staining it can leave
Copper is durable, tolerates the heat near a chimney and can be embedded safely in fresh mortar, according to the Brick Industry Association. It has one side effect worth knowing about. Runoff from copper can stain the brick and the concrete top of the chimney.
If you like the look of copper, we explain the staining before you choose it, along with the other metals that suit your chimney. Our local team gives homeowners in Fern Park the options in writing at no charge.
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 Fern Park with our family-owned team.
Water that gets in at the top of the chimney
Water that enters through a cracked chimney top or around the flue tile can run down inside the chimney and show up near the roofline. Florida code section R1003.9.1 wants the masonry chimney cap to have a drip edge, with a caulked bond break where it meets each flue liner, and the Brick Industry Association adds flashing below the crown.
Reflashing will not stop a leak that starts at the top. We check it on every flashing visit in Fern Park and quote chimney crown repair separately if it is needed.
Solar panels near the chimney
If solar panels are planned or already installed near the chimney, access to the flashing matters. Panels mounted tight against the chimney can make future flashing work harder and can hide the roof around it. It is worth settling chimney repairs before the racking goes on.
We can inspect the flashing ahead of a solar installation and talk through spacing with your installer. Our family-owned team offers that first look free for homes in Fern Park.
How the flashing estimate is written
The estimate separates the flashing metal, the reglet and mortar work, any roofing lifted and relaid, and any separate repairs such as the chimney top or the brick above. That makes it easy to see what stops the leak and what is optional.
If something hidden turns up once the old flashing is off, we stop and explain it before continuing. Every flashing job in Fern Park gets upfront pricing from our local team, and the first visit is free.
