What's Included
Step, apron and counter flashing work in Taintsville
The apron across the downhill face
On the downhill face of the chimney, the base flashing is one continuous apron. In the Brick Industry Association's sequence, base flashing goes on first, beginning at the lower faces, with tabs folded around each corner, and reaches at least 4 inches onto the roof and 4 inches up the brick.
An apron that is short, cracked at a corner or lifted by wind is a common place for water to get in. Our local team checks it first on every visit to Taintsville roofs, and the inspection costs nothing.
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 Taintsville.
Corners, where leaks often start
The corners of a chimney are where the apron, the steps and the back flashing meet, and they are hard to fold well. Brick Industry Association details put tabs at each corner of the base flashing and note that preformed shapes are available for outside corners to reduce cutting. A corner cut short leaves a small gap that lets in a lot of water over time.
We look closely at all four corners of every Taintsville chimney we inspect, and the inspection is free.
Old step flashing under a new roof
When a roof is replaced, old step flashing is sometimes left in place and the new shingles are worked around it. If that metal is bent, rusted or cut short, the new roof inherits the old leak. The shingle manufacturer's instructions govern the new detail, and old metal may not fit them.
If your roof was replaced and the stain came back, ask us to check the steps. Our local team inspects your Taintsville chimney free, and repairs confirmed within 72 hours of that visit are 10% off.
Solar panels near the chimney
If solar panels are planned or already installed near the chimney, access to the flashing matters. Panels mounted tight against the chimney can make future flashing work harder and can hide the roof around it. It is worth settling chimney repairs before the racking goes on.
We can inspect the flashing ahead of a solar installation and talk through spacing with your installer. Our family-owned team offers that first look free for homes in Taintsville.
