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.
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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 any service
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.
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
From attic check to sealed reglet in Fernandina Beach
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Attic and roof line read
Stains on the rafters and the state of each flashing side tell us which pieces failed before anything comes apart.
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Old joint taken apart
Tar and loose metal come off, the roofing beside the chimney is lifted, and open mortar joints are repointed.
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Base, then counter flashing
Steps, apron and back pan go in under the roofing, then the counter flashing is set into a sawn reglet and sealed.
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Roofing reset and rain check
The roofing goes back over the new metal, and after the next heavy rain we check the attic side.
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.
10% off any service booked within 72 hours of inspection
Ask about the 10% off when you call about flashing, and we note it with the booking.
Soldered corners and sealed laps
Where flashing turns a corner or two pieces overlap, the joint has to be closed. With copper, corners and laps can be soldered into a single piece of metal. Stainless steel can also be soldered with the right flux and technique, and laps can be sealed with a sealant suited to the metal.
Soldering removes the seam entirely, which is why we favor it wherever the metal allows. Sealed laps work when the lap is long enough and runs downhill. How corners and laps are joined on your chimney depends on which metal allows which method. Whichever method is used, the corner is checked with water before the counter flashing closes 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.
What decides the flashing detail
- Failed pieces identified by side: apron, steps, back pan or corners
- Roofing lifted to reach the base flashing, and who resets it
- Decking damage found at the chimney, noted for the roofer
- Temporary cover for the joint if weather interrupts the work
Flashing questions from Fernandina Beach
Does a little rust mean the flashing has to be replaced?
Not necessarily. Light surface rust on otherwise sound metal can be watched. Holes, flaking or rust along the roof line mean the piece has failed and should be replaced.
Could only one side of the flashing be replaced?
Yes, when the other sides are sound. A counter flashing that has pulled loose on one side can be reset, or one run of steps replaced. The estimate says what stays and why.
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