Local chimney flashing repair in Fernandina Beach
The flashing metal is matched to your Fernandina Beach roof and masonry by local pros, who inspect the joint for free.
- Family owned and operated
- Free inspection and estimate
- Same-day service available
- Upfront pricing, no hidden fees
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Why Choose Us
Roof line specialists for flashing leaks in Fernandina Beach
- Locally owned in Jacksonville
- Family owned and operated
- 100% satisfaction guaranteed
- Free inspection and estimate
- Same-day service available
- 10% off when you book today
Your Fernandina Beach roof type decides the flashing detail, and that detail is written down before any metal is cut.
- Free inspection and estimateThe flashing check in Fernandina Beach 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.
Flashing that was wrong from day one
Some flashing leaks because it was installed wrong from the start. We find single pieces of metal bent up the whole side of the chimney instead of steps, flashing nailed straight into the brick, counter flashing that was not set into any joint, and no back pan at all.
On a chimney like that in Fernandina Beach, there is nothing to repair. The joint is rebuilt properly, and we explain what was wrong with the original work so you understand why a patch would not hold. The new joint follows the roof maker's detail and the masonry guidance from the start. Water showing at the roof line in Fernandina Beach? A flashing inspection is free at (904) 920-5495.
At the 2020 Census, Fernandina Beach was home to 13,052 people. Fernandina Beach sits on the coastline.
What's Included
Flashing work in Fernandina Beach homes
- Reglet sawn into a mortar joint for the counter flashing
- Counter flashing stepped to follow the slope, then sealed
- Tile or metal roof details built to the roof maker's method
- Metal and thickness named to suit your roof
How It Works
From attic check to sealed reglet in Fernandina Beach
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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
Sideways rain at the roof line in Fernandina Beach
Storm wind on the coastline drives rain uphill under laps that would stay dry in a straight downpour. On a chimney in Fernandina Beach the side facing the wind takes the worst of it.
So the laps on each step piece are generous, the counter flashing hangs well over the base pieces, and every corner is folded with no open seam.
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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.
Preparing a joint so sealant holds
Sealant in a flashing detail, whether in the top of a reglet or at a lap, is only as good as the joint behind it. BIA Technical Note 19B recommends a good grade of polysulfide, butyl or silicone sealant over an oil-based one, and insists on proper priming and backing.
Done right, the job starts with a clean, dry joint, dust blown out of the reglet, primer where the sealant maker calls for it, and a backer so the sealant is the right depth. Sealant smeared over a dusty surface is what we end up removing on earlier repairs. Each sealant also has a cure time before rain, which sets when the joint is finished.
Flashing metal on chimneys near salt water
Close to the coast, salt settles on flashing and holds moisture against it, and metals that last well inland corrode faster. Galvanized steel loses its zinc coating sooner, and fasteners that do not match the flashing metal corrode at the contact point.
For chimneys in this band we choose stainless steel or copper for flashing and fasteners of a compatible metal, following the Brick Industry Association's guidance and each maker's exposure notes. We also look harder at existing flashing along the roof line, because salt-driven corrosion can hide under the lap where the metal stays wet longest. Fasteners there are checked one by one.
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What decides the flashing detail
- Flashing metal and thickness, matched to the roof and its fasteners
- Underlayment condition at the chimney and whose work it is
- Attic check after the first heavy rain following the work
- Coordination with a planned re-roof, if one is scheduled
FAQ
Flashing questions from Fernandina Beach
Who replaces chimney flashing in Fernandina Beach?
Our flashing crew does. For homes in Fernandina Beach 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.
Can you reflash my chimney without a roofer?
On a shingle roof in good condition, that is possible, because the shingles right along the chimney are lifted and reset as part of the flashing detail. Tile, metal and membrane roofs can need a roofer for the roofing itself. The estimate names who does what.
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