Local chimney flashing repair for St. Nicholas homes

No caulk over a failed joint. In St. Nicholas, a free inspection judges the flashing under the old patch, and then it is replaced.

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Roof line experts for St. Nicholas chimney leaks

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Homes in St. Nicholas with tile, shingle or metal roofs each get the flashing detail their roof calls for.

Free inspection and estimateThe flashing check in St. Nicholas 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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Reflashing, start to finish

A flashing job in St. Nicholas starts with taking the old joint apart. Tar, caulk and loose metal come off, the mortar joints along the flashing line are checked and repointed where they have opened, and only then does new metal go on.

Base flashing goes in first, tied into the roofing, then the counter flashing is let into the masonry over it. The last step is a check from the attic once the first heavy rain has passed. Each stage is agreed beforehand, including any roofing that must be lifted and who puts it back. Ceiling stain next to the chimney in St. Nicholas? Call (904) 920-5495 and we will find where the water gets in.

By straight-line distance, St. Nicholas is more than about six miles from the coast. St. Nicholas is about 3 miles from Jacksonville in a straight line.

What's Included

Flashing work in St. Nicholas homes

Mortar along the flashing line repointed before new metal
Apron laid over the roofing on the downhill face
Attic checked after the first heavy rain in St. Nicholas
Cricket need checked on wide chimneys

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How It Works

How our flashing pros reflash a chimney in St. Nicholas

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.
Roofing lifted around the chimney
Shingles, tile or panels next to the chimney come up just far enough to reach the base flashing.
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.
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 St. Nicholas

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 St. Nicholas we repoint the joints along the flashing line first, then cut the reglet into sound mortar.

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Stepped counter flashing along a sloped roof

Mortar joints run level, but a roof runs at a slope. Counter flashing along the side of a chimney has to bridge that difference, and it is cut in steps to do that: each piece set into a level joint, with its lower edge angled to follow the roof and lap over the step flashing beneath it.

Each step laps the one below it so water runs from piece to piece down the slope. The laps between steps have to point downhill. A counter flashing cut as one long diagonal strip, set into the brick at an angle across several courses, leaves open slots through the face of the brick where water can enter.

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.

Preparing a joint so sealant holds

Sealant in a flashing detail, whether in the top of a reglet or at a lap, is only as good as the joint behind it. BIA Technical Note 19B recommends a good grade of polysulfide, butyl or silicone sealant over an oil-based one, and insists on proper priming and backing.

Done right, the job starts with a clean, dry joint, dust blown out of the reglet, primer where the sealant maker calls for it, and a backer so the sealant is the right depth. Sealant smeared over a dusty surface is what we end up removing on earlier repairs. Each sealant also has a cure time before rain, which sets when the joint is finished.

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Checked at the roof line in St. Nicholas

Failed pieces identified by side: apron, steps, back pan or corners
Counter flashing method, reglet or through-wall, with the reason
Repointing along the flashing line before the new metal goes in
Underlayment condition at the chimney and whose work it is

FAQ

Before your chimney is reflashed

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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