Problems We Fix
Step, apron and counter flashing work in Lake Charm
Flashing on concrete and clay tile roofs
Tile roofs sit higher off the deck and shed water in channels, so chimney flashing there follows its own details. Section R905.3.8 of the Florida residential code requires flashing and counterflashing where tile meets a vertical surface, installed to the tile manufacturer's instructions and the FRSA/TRI installation manual.
Tiles around the chimney are fragile, so we plan where to step and which tiles must be lifted. Our family-owned crew explains the roof-side work before starting, and the look at your Lake Charm roof is free.
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 Lake Charm.
Keeping different metals apart
When two different metals touch in the presence of moisture, one of them can corrode faster. The American Galvanizers Association notes, for example, that the zinc on galvanized steel is consumed more quickly where it contacts most other metals. Mixed nails, clips and flashing at a chimney can set this up without anyone noticing.
We match fasteners to the flashing metal and keep unlike metals from touching. Our local experts explain the choices, and there are no hidden fees on the finished job in Lake Charm.
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 Lake Charm home.
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 Lake Charm gets upfront pricing from our local team, and the first visit is free.
