Problems We Fix

Flashing problems we fix on Wagner roofs

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 Wagner the options in writing at no charge.

Metal thickness the code sets

Florida's residential code requires flashing at wall and roof intersections and around roof openings, in section R903.2.1, and Table R903.2.1 sets minimum thicknesses for each flashing metal, from copper and aluminum to stainless and galvanized steel. Thin, soft offcuts bent by hand may not meet it.

We use flashing stock that meets the table for the metal chosen, and we will tell you what it is. Book a free flashing inspection for your Wagner home and see the material on the estimate.

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 Wagner, and a 10% discount follows for any service you book in the next 72 hours.

Protecting roof tiles during the work

Concrete and clay tiles can crack under a careless step, and tiles lifted to reach the flashing have to go back the way they came off. We plan a walking path, lift only the tiles the job needs and set them aside carefully. Any tile that is already broken is pointed out before work starts.

Matching replacement tiles can take time to source, so we discuss that up front. Upfront pricing and our satisfaction guarantee apply to every tile roof we work on in Wagner.

Checked during a free flashing inspection

We look at the apron, both side walls, the back flashing and any cricket, the counter flashing and the joints it sits in, the metal type and its condition, and any old patches. Inside, we check the ceiling, the walls and, where accessible, the attic beside the chimney. We also note the chimney top so the leak is not blamed on the wrong part.

The findings and a written price come at no charge. Our family-owned team serves homeowners in Wagner with no hidden fees.