Local chimney flashing repair in Baldwin
Two layers of flashing, with the counter flashing let into the brick rather than glued on, rebuilt at your Baldwin roof line after a free inspection.
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Roof line experts for Baldwin chimney leaks
- Locally owned in Jacksonville
- Family owned and operated
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- Free inspection and estimate
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Counter flashing goes into a sawn joint in the brick, where it holds far longer than glue on the face.
- Free inspection and estimateThe flashing check in Baldwin costs nothing, and it includes a look from the attic side.
- No hidden feesAny roofing we lift and reset is priced on the estimate, so the bill does not grow on the roof.
- Workmanship warrantyThe metal we fit and the joints we cut into the brick are covered by our workmanship warranty.
Rusted flashing
Rust on flashing tells us two things: what the metal is, and how long it has been wet. Light rust on a galvanized piece that is otherwise intact can be left and watched. Rust that has eaten holes along the roof line, or flakes when touched, means the piece has failed.
Rusted flashing on a chimney in Baldwin sends us looking for why water stood against it, such as a debris dam or a flat back pan, because replacing rusted metal without fixing the reason it stayed wet sets the new piece up to fail the same way. Roof-line checks in Baldwin cost nothing; call (904) 920-5495 to book the first dry day.
Baldwin is in Duval County. In the 2020 Census, Baldwin counted 1,396 residents.
What's Included
Flashing work in Baldwin homes
- Mortar along the flashing line repointed before new metal
- Reglet sawn into a mortar joint for the counter flashing
- Tile or metal roof details built to the roof maker's method
- Attic checked after the first heavy rain in Baldwin
How It Works
How chimney flashing repair runs
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Roof line checked, tar stripped
We look at every piece around the chimney, and old tar or caulk comes off so the metal under it can be judged.
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Roofing lifted around the chimney
Shingles, tile or panels next to the chimney come up just far enough to reach the base flashing.
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Base and counter flashing rebuilt
New step or base pieces go in under the roofing, and the counter flashing is set into a sawn joint in the brick and sealed.
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Roofing reset over new metal
The roofing goes back down over the new flashing, and you see each piece that was replaced before we leave.
Local Conditions
Tile roofs and chimney flashing in Baldwin
Concrete and clay tile stand tall off the roof deck, so flashing at a chimney in Baldwin has to follow the tile's profile. Tiles next to the chimney come up to reach the base flashing and go back afterward.
We say before the job which tiles we lift, and a broken tile is noted for matching.
10% off your first service when you book today
Reflashing booked today for your Baldwin home comes with 10% off a first service.
The apron across the downslope face
On the downslope face of the chimney, water runs away from the brick, so the flashing there is a single apron: a piece that lies over the shingles or tile below and turns up the face of the chimney. Its lower edge sits on top of the roofing so water runs off it and down the roof.
At each end, the apron wraps around the corner of the chimney and tucks under the first step flashing piece on each side, and an apron cut short of that tuck leaves the corner open to water. A counter flashing over the apron's upturned edge finishes the face. On tile, the apron has to be formed over the tile profile rather than lying flat.
Minimum flashing thickness under the code
Thickness is part of the flashing choice as much as the metal is. The Florida Building Code, Residential, Table R903.2.1, lists minimum thicknesses for corrosion-resistant flashing by metal. Metal thinner than that dents, tears at bends and corrodes through sooner.
Thin metal turns up on quick repairs because it is easy to bend by hand. We check the thickness of what is there and name the thickness of what we will install, which meets the table and is chosen for the detail. That figure is worth checking when you look at other proposals. Heavier metal also holds a crisp bend at hems and tabs, which keeps laps tight.
Membrane base flashing on a low-slope roof
Low-slope roofs covered with a membrane use a strip of the membrane itself as the base flashing at the chimney, turned up the brick and adhered to it per the membrane maker's instructions. The top edge of that strip is where these joints fail: it peels from the masonry and water runs behind it.
Our part is the counter flashing that covers that top edge, let into the brick and lapping down over the membrane. The membrane work belongs to the roofer. When both are done together, the membrane goes up first and the counter flashing follows. A membrane edge that has already peeled is noted for the roofer before our metal goes over it.
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Checked at the roof line in Baldwin
- Sealant type and joint preparation where the detail calls for sealant
- Decking damage found at the chimney, noted for the roofer
- Attic check after the first heavy rain following the work
- Temporary cover for the joint if weather interrupts the work
FAQ
Before your chimney is reflashed
Who replaces chimney flashing in Baldwin?
Our flashing crew does. For homes in Baldwin we start in the attic, take the old joint apart, repoint where needed and fit new base and counter flashing. Call (904) 920-5495 to book.
Is copper or stainless steel better for chimney flashing?
Both are durable around masonry. Copper solders neatly but can stain light brick below it; stainless steel does not stain but is stiffer to form. The choice also depends on your roof's metal, and the estimate explains which we recommend.
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