What's Included
How we stop water at the roofline in Sanlando Springs
Chimneys that pass through a metal roof
Metal panels expand, contract and carry water in their ribs, so a chimney on a metal roof needs flashing formed to suit the panel profile. Panel makers publish their own details for roof penetrations, and the right one depends on the panel installed. A generic shingle-style detail on a metal roof often leaves gaps at the ribs.
Our crew studies how the existing flashing meets the ribs and explains what the manufacturer's detail calls for. Book a free inspection for your Sanlando Springs home with our local flashing specialists.
Why aluminum does not go into mortar
Aluminum is common on roofs, but the Brick Industry Association advises against using it as flashing in brick masonry because the alkalis in fresh mortar attack it. Where aluminum counter flashing has been set into a mortar joint, corrosion along the embedded edge is worth checking.
We look at what metal your flashing is and where it sits. If it is the wrong metal for the job, our family-owned team explains the replacement choices during the free inspection in Sanlando Springs.
What the attic shows
If there is attic access near the chimney, it is one of the most useful places to look. Darkened roof decking, stained rafters or wet insulation beside the chimney show where water has been getting past the flashing and how far it has spread. Dry wood there after heavy rain is useful evidence too.
With your permission we check the attic during the free inspection in Sanlando Springs. Damaged decking or framing is noted separately, so you know what is chimney work and what is roof or interior repair.
Mortar where the counter flashing sits
Counter flashing let into a mortar joint is only as good as that joint. If the mortar around the reglet has cracked or washed out, water gets behind the metal even when the flashing itself is sound. Repointing the affected joints, sometimes as part of chimney tuckpointing along the flashing line, restores the seal.
The joints along the flashing get checked on every visit, and any mortar work is priced as its own line for your Sanlando Springs home. Our 100% satisfaction guarantee covers the finished detail.
Repairing one side or reflashing all four
A single failed section, such as a lifted apron or a few rusted steps, can sometimes be repaired on its own if the rest of the flashing is sound and the new pieces can be tied into it correctly. When corrosion is widespread or earlier repairs have left a patchwork, reflashing all four sides is usually the more reliable choice.
Which one applies, and why, is explained with each option priced. Our family-owned team leaves the decision with you, and the inspection in Sanlando Springs is free.
