Local chimney flashing repair for Fleming Island homes

Woven step flashing and counter flashing let into the mortar, fitted to your Fleming Island chimney following a free flashing inspection.

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Laps run downhill and corners are folded, so water always has a way off the roof.

Free inspection and estimateThe flashing check in Fleming Island 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.

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Shingle roofs and their step flashing

On a shingle roof, the flashing along each side of the chimney is built from many small bent pieces, one under each course of shingle, so each sheds water onto the course below. The downslope face gets an apron over the shingles, and the uphill face gets a back pan under them.

For a shingle roof in Fleming Island, that means lifting the shingles along the chimney, fitting the new pieces course by course, and setting the shingles back over them. The shingle maker's instructions govern that detail under the Florida Building Code, and we follow them. Roof-line checks in Fleming Island cost nothing; call (904) 920-5495 to book the first dry day.

Census takers counted 29,142 people in Fleming Island in 2020. Fleming Island does not reach the coast.

Flashing work around the whole stack

Old tar, caulk and loose metal stripped from the joint
Corner tabs folded so no seam is left open
Attic checked after the first heavy rain in Fleming Island
Cricket need checked on wide chimneys

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From attic check to sealed reglet in Fleming Island

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.
Old joint taken apart
Tar and loose metal come off, the roofing beside the chimney is lifted, and open mortar joints are repointed.
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.
Roofing reset and rain check
The roofing goes back over the new metal, and after the next heavy rain we check the attic side.

Mortar behind the flashing in Fleming Island

Counter flashing is only as good as the mortar joint holding it. A sandy joint above the flashing lets water run behind both layers of metal and into the house.

On chimneys in Fleming Island we repoint the joints along the flashing line first, then cut the reglet into sound mortar.

10% off any service booked within 72 hours of inspection

Reflashing on your Fleming Island roof gets the discount and keeps our workmanship warranty.

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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.

Copper flashing and the staining below it

Copper is a durable flashing metal for chimneys. It handles the temperatures, it can be set into fresh mortar, and it solders into clean corners. The Brick Industry Association lists one drawback: runoff from copper can stain the crown or the brick below it.

That stain is a greenish or dark streak, and on light brick or stucco it can be visible from the ground. Where staining would be a problem, stainless steel is the alternative. If you choose copper, that possibility is mentioned up front, so staining does not come as a surprise a year later. Copper also darkens as it weathers, which some owners like and some do not.

Stainless steel flashing

Stainless steel resists corrosion and heat and does not stain the masonry below it. The Brick Industry Association recommends Type 304 stainless for chimney flashing, ordered to ASTM A240, and describes it as a good water barrier with excellent chemical resistance.

It is stiffer than copper, so bending it neatly into steps, hems and tabs takes more care, and soldering it needs the right flux. Around masonry it is a strong all-round choice. We name the grade and thickness we plan to use, so proposals can be compared on the metal as well as the labor. Its fasteners are stainless as well, so the joint does not corrode at the screws.

What decides the flashing detail

Roof covering type, and the maker's or manual's flashing detail
Underlayment condition at the chimney and whose work it is
Sealant type and joint preparation where the detail calls for sealant
Attic check after the first heavy rain following the work

Flashing questions from Fleming Island

Who replaces chimney flashing in Fleming Island?

Our flashing crew does. For homes in Fleming Island 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.

Will the new flashing match my roof?

The flashing is detailed to your roof type, and the roofing around it goes back as it was where it can be lifted and reset. Broken tile or discontinued shingle may need close matches, and we flag that before any roofing comes up.