Chimney flashing repair in Green Cove Springs by local flashing experts
Old tar off, joints repointed, new metal in. Flashing work in Green Cove Springs runs in that order, after a free look at the roof line.
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Flashing pros who set the metal into the brick
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- Family owned and operated
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- Free inspection and estimate
- Same-day service available
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We tell Green Cove Springs homeowners which roofing has to come up and who puts it back, before the job starts.
- Free inspection and estimateThe flashing check in Green Cove Springs 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 built into a rebuilt top
When the part of a chimney above the roof is rebuilt, the flashing can be done the way the Brick Industry Association draws it: counter flashing that runs through the chimney wall and turns up inside, built in as the brick goes up, instead of cut into a joint afterward.
That option only exists while the brick is being laid. If your Green Cove Springs chimney is due for a rebuild above the roof, the flashing should be planned as part of it, and the estimates for the two jobs are written together. Flashing built into new brick does not depend on a sealant bead along its top edge. Tell us whether your Green Cove Springs roof is shingle, tile or metal when you call (904) 920-5495.
Clay County Historic Courthouse is in Green Cove Springs. Measured in a straight line, Green Cove Springs is about 20 miles from Jacksonville.
What's Included
What reflashing covers on Green Cove Springs chimneys
- Step flashing woven under each shingle course
- Apron laid over the roofing on the downhill face
- Corner tabs folded so no seam is left open
- Tile or metal roof details built to the roof maker's method
How It Works
From attic check to sealed reglet in Green Cove Springs
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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
Wide chimneys and crickets in Green Cove Springs
Water running down the roof piles up against the uphill face of a wide chimney. The residential code calls for a cricket there, a small ridge that splits the flow around the stack.
We check the width of your chimney in Green Cove Springs and say on the estimate whether a cricket is needed and who builds it.
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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.
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.
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What decides the flashing detail
- Flashing metal and thickness, matched to the roof and its fasteners
- Repointing along the flashing line before the new metal goes in
- Removal of old tar, cement and caulk so the joint can be judged
- Decking damage found at the chimney, noted for the roofer
FAQ
Flashing questions from Green Cove Springs
Who replaces chimney flashing in Green Cove Springs?
Our flashing crew does. For homes in Green Cove Springs 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.
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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Step flashing, counter flashing and the cut into the brick are all written up for your roof in Green Cove Springs before any metal is cut.
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