Repair Options
Flashing problems we fix on Oviedo roofs
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 Oviedo roof before anything is lifted, with no hidden fees.
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 Oviedo.
Testing one side at a time
When the source is not obvious, a controlled water test helps. Water is run onto one area at a time, starting low on the chimney and working up, while someone watches inside. When the leak appears, the last area wetted points to the entry, and the flashing on that side gets a closer look.
We only water test when it will answer a question, and we explain the plan first. Our local team starts with a free inspection in Oviedo, and a 10% discount follows for any service you book in the next 72 hours.
Who handles the roofing around the chimney
Chimney flashing sits where two trades meet. The metal against the masonry and the reglet in the brick are chimney work. The shingles, tiles or panels lifted and relaid around it are roofing. On some jobs one crew handles both, and on others the roofer and the chimney crew work in sequence.
At the inspection you learn which parts of your Oviedo roof we handle and where a roofer is needed, so nothing is left in between. The scope is written down with no hidden fees.
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 Oviedo from our family-owned team.
