Problems We Fix
Step, apron and counter flashing work in Sanford
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 Sanford the options in writing at no charge.
Galvanized steel and its limits
Galvanized steel is inexpensive and easy to find, but its life depends on the zinc coating, and heavier coatings can crack where the metal is folded. For chimney flashing in brick, the Brick Industry Association does not recommend it. Rust streaks on the brick below the flashing are often the first sign the coating is gone.
Your existing metal is identified, and what we would use instead is priced beside it. In Sanford, whichever you choose is 10% off when it is booked inside 72 hours of the inspection.
After a storm lifts the flashing
During the Atlantic hurricane season, from June 1 to November 30, strong wind can lift the edge of an apron or peel counter flashing out of its joint. Wind-driven rain then gets in where ordinary rain would not. After a storm, a new stain near the chimney deserves a prompt look.
Our local team checks storm-lifted flashing and tells you whether a repair or a full reflash is needed. For wider damage, our storm damage chimney repair service covers the rest. The inspection in Sanford is free.
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 Sanford home and our own people. Flashing work you confirm within 72 hours of the free inspection is 10% off.
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 Sanford home and find out why.
