Local chimney flashing repair in Sandalwood
Water coming in behind your Sandalwood chimney? A free inspection checks the back flashing and answers the cricket question.
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Why Choose Us
Flashing pros who set the metal into the brick
- 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 Sandalwood homeowners which roofing has to come up and who puts it back, before the job starts.
- Free inspection and estimateThe flashing check in Sandalwood 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.
Choosing the flashing metal
Copper, stainless steel, galvanized steel and aluminum all turn up as chimney flashing, and they do not behave alike next to wet masonry, a roof covering and its fasteners. Copper and stainless steel hold up best against brick. Aluminum is kept out of contact with fresh mortar, whose alkalis attack it, and galvanized steel is not what the Brick Industry Association recommends for chimneys.
The roof on your Sandalwood house also shapes the choice. The metal has to be compatible with a metal roof and with the fasteners, so we name the flashing metal and explain the choice. Roof-line checks in Sandalwood cost nothing; call (904) 920-5495 to book the first dry day.
Sandalwood sits in Duval County. The coast is more than about six miles from Sandalwood.
What's Included
Flashing work in Sandalwood homes
- Step flashing woven under each shingle course
- Back pan run up under the roofing on the uphill face
- Corner tabs folded so no seam is left open
- Base pieces fastened to the roof deck, clear of the brick
How It Works
From attic check to sealed reglet in Sandalwood
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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
Mortar behind the flashing in Sandalwood
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 Sandalwood we repoint the joints along the flashing line first, then cut the reglet into sound mortar.
10% off your first service when you book today
Reflashing booked today for your Sandalwood home comes with 10% off a first service.
Hemmed edges on the flashing
The exposed lower edge of counter flashing is folded back on itself, a hem, rather than left as a raw cut edge. The hem stiffens the metal so it lies flat against the base flashing instead of curling, and it gives water a clean edge to drip from.
A raw edge can ripple, lift in wind and let water wick back underneath. On aprons and counter flashing we hem the exposed edges where the metal allows it. It is a small thing that makes the joint last longer and look finished from the ground. Hems are formed on the bench before the piece goes up.
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.
Flashing nailed straight into the brick
One shortcut we find on earlier repairs is flashing nailed through the brick face or into mortar joints to hold it in place. Each nail is a hole for water, and nails in mortar loosen as the joint weathers, which lets the flashing sag and open.
The fix is to remove the nailed metal, fill the holes with mortar or sealant as the surface allows, and replace the flashing with base pieces fastened to the roof and counter flashing held in a reglet. The nail holes need filling whether or not they were leaking. Brick faces cracked by the nails are noted with the masonry work.
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What decides the flashing detail
- Roof covering type, and the maker's or manual's flashing detail
- Flashing metal and thickness, matched to the roof and its fasteners
- Laps and corner tabs formed so water runs downhill
- Temporary cover for the joint if weather interrupts the work
FAQ
Flashing questions from Sandalwood
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 flashing work eligible for the 10% off?
Yes. The 10% off your first service covers flashing repair too. Mention it when you book.
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