Local chimney flashing repair for Ortega homes
Your Ortega roof type decides the flashing detail, and our local roof line pros work it out during a free inspection.
- 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 experts for Ortega chimney leaks
- 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
We tell Ortega homeowners which roofing has to come up and who puts it back, before the job starts.
- Free inspection and estimateThe flashing check in Ortega 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.
Where a framed chase meets the roof
Framed chases around factory-built chimneys are flashed like any wall where they meet the roof: step flashing tied into the roofing, with the siding lapping over it instead of counter flashing let into brick.
The fix on a chase in Ortega may involve lifting or replacing siding at the bottom of the chase so the flashing can be woven in properly. We say whether that is siding work we can do at the flashing line, or carpentry for another trade. The chimney pipe and the chase cover above stay as the maker listed them. Tell us whether your Ortega roof is shingle, tile or metal when you call (904) 920-5495.
The county for Ortega is Duval County. Ortega sits inland, more than about six miles from the coast.
What's Included
Flashing work around the whole stack
- Old tar, caulk and loose metal stripped from the joint
- Step flashing woven under each shingle course
- Reglet sawn into a mortar joint for the counter flashing
- Tile or metal roof details built to the roof maker's method
How It Works
From attic check to sealed reglet in Ortega
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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
Shingle roofs and step flashing in Ortega
On shingle roofs, each course gets its own step piece, lapped over the one below. Where a past repair used one long strip or glued metal to the brick, water finds the gaps.
For shingle roofs in Ortega we weave new steps course by course and set the counter flashing into a sawn joint above them.
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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.
Chimney flashing on metal roof panels
Metal roof panels move with heat, and each panel maker publishes details for penetrations and walls: which trim, which closures, which fasteners, and where they go. A generic piece of step flashing screwed through the flat of a panel can leak at every screw as the panel moves.
We work to the panel maker's detail for the chimney, with counter flashing let into the masonry above. The flashing metal is chosen to be compatible with the panel coating. Cutting or replacing panels is roofing work, listed apart from ours. Sealant tapes and closures come from the panel maker's system where it has them.
Checking the flashing from inside the attic
From the attic, with a light, we can see the underside of the roof deck around the chimney. Daylight showing through at the chimney edge, dark staining or soft wood on one side, or water trails on the rafters all point to specific pieces of flashing.
We also check that the roof deck stops short of the chimney with the clearance the chimney needs, rather than being jammed against the brick. The attic check is repeated after the first heavy rain following the repair, as the simplest confirmation that the new flashing is doing its job. Any wet insulation found against the chimney is pulled back to dry.
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What decides the flashing detail
- Counter flashing method, reglet or through-wall, with the reason
- Underlayment condition at the chimney and whose work it is
- Laps and corner tabs formed so water runs downhill
- Temporary cover for the joint if weather interrupts the work
FAQ
Flashing questions from Ortega
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.
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.
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