Repair Options
How we stop water at the roofline in Gabriella
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 Gabriella roof before anything is lifted, with no hidden fees.
Cutting a reglet for the counter flashing
On an existing brick chimney, counter flashing is commonly let into a slot cut along a mortar joint, called a reglet. The top edge of the metal is bent into the slot, secured and sealed, so the brick above overhangs the joint and sheds water past it. A strip glued flat to the brick face has no such protection.
The joint is cut to a steady depth and cleaned before the metal goes in. Ask our flashing specialists to show you the finished reglet line on your Gabriella chimney. Confirm the work no later than 72 hours after the inspection and it is 10% off.
Why face-mounted strips fail early
Some chimneys have counter flashing fastened flat to the brick with only a bead of caulk along its top edge. Once that bead cracks, water runs down the brick and behind the metal. The Brick Industry Association warns that caulking is often treated as a way of hiding poor workmanship rather than as a detail in its own right.
When we find face-mounted flashing that leaks, we explain the option of a reglet detail and price it clearly. Our family-owned team gives homeowners in Gabriella that answer after a free inspection.
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 Gabriella.
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 Gabriella home and find out why.
