Local chimney flashing repair in Fruit Cove
Two layers of flashing, with the counter flashing let into the brick rather than glued on, rebuilt at your Fruit Cove roof line after a free inspection.
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Roof line experts for Fruit Cove chimney leaks
- Locally owned in Jacksonville
- Family owned and operated
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- Free inspection and estimate
- Same-day service available
- 10% off when you book today
Laps run downhill and corners are folded, so water always has a way off the roof.
- Free inspection and estimateThe flashing check in Fruit Cove 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.
After high wind
Wind can lift flashing that was only held by sealant, bend an apron up, or pull counter flashing out of a shallow joint. Once lifted, the metal lets rain straight in, and the next storm lifts it further.
After a storm on a house in Fruit Cove, we check the flashing on every side, including the ones that look fine, because wind that bent one piece has loosened others. A temporary fix can hold until the proper repair, and each piece is marked with the one it needs. Loose sealant along the joint is checked by hand, since wind-flexed metal breaks the bead even where it looks intact. Roof-line checks in Fruit Cove cost nothing; call (904) 920-5495 to book the first dry day.
The 2020 Census counted 32,143 residents in Fruit Cove. The coast is more than about six miles from Fruit Cove.
What's Included
Flashing work in Fruit Cove homes
- Mortar along the flashing line repointed before new metal
- Step flashing woven under each shingle course
- Back pan run up under the roofing on the uphill face
- Attic checked after the first heavy rain in Fruit Cove
How It Works
From attic check to sealed reglet in Fruit Cove
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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
Debris behind the chimney on Fruit Cove roofs
The uphill face of a chimney catches leaves, twigs and shingle grit washing down the roof. Packed against the back pan, that debris holds water and lets it back up under the metal in heavy rain.
On Fruit Cove roofs we clear the dam, check the back pan for rust, and say whether a cricket would keep the area clear.
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Tabs folded around the corners
Corners are the weakest point of a flashing joint, because two faces of metal meet there and water can get between them. In the Brick Industry Association's flashing brief, base flashing begins at the lower end of each face that runs down the slope, perpendicular to the ridge, a tab wraps each corner, and every lap and seam is sealed.
A properly folded tab carries the metal of one face around onto the next, so there is no open seam at the corner. Cut square corners and gaps closed only with caulk are among the failures we see on earlier repairs, and they are rebuilt with folded or soldered corners.
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.
When existing step flashing can stay
Some step flashing can stay in place. If the step flashing is the right size, sound metal with no holes, and correctly lapped under the roofing, it can stay while the counter flashing above it is rebuilt. That keeps the roofing undisturbed.
We check a few step pieces by lifting the counter flashing and the roofing edge. Rusted, short or face-nailed pieces mean the whole run is replaced. Either way you hear which way we went on your chimney and why, so a partial repair is a decision you make with us. Pieces that stay are recorded by side, so the next person knows what is original.
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What decides the flashing detail
- Failed pieces identified by side: apron, steps, back pan or corners
- Cricket requirement checked against the chimney width, with who builds it
- Laps and corner tabs formed so water runs downhill
- Coordination with a planned re-roof, if one is scheduled
FAQ
Flashing questions from Fruit Cove
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.
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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