Local chimney flashing repair for Sunbeam homes

Every lap and corner we form in Sunbeam sheds water downhill, and the flashing inspection before it is free.

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A caulk bead over failed flashing buys a few months, so in Sunbeam we take the joint apart and rebuild it.

Free inspection and estimateThe flashing check in Sunbeam 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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What a flashing day looks like

One day on the roof can cover a flashing repair, weather permitting, though a large chimney or a tile roof can stretch it. The morning goes on removing the old joint and repointing the mortar line; the metal work follows once the joints can take it.

Little happens inside the house during a flashing job in Sunbeam: the crew is on the roof, and the real noise is the saw when the reglet is cut. Before we leave, you see what was replaced and point out anything the roofer still has to finish. Anything left for another trade is written on the same sheet. Send the short form or call (904) 920-5495, and a flashing specialist will come out to your Sunbeam home.

Sunbeam lies inland. Sunbeam is one of the named neighborhoods of Jacksonville.

Flashing work in Sunbeam homes

Old tar, caulk and loose metal stripped from the joint
Back pan run up under the roofing on the uphill face
Corner tabs folded so no seam is left open
Tile or metal roof details built to the roof maker's method

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How chimney flashing repair runs

Attic and roof line read
Stains on the rafters and the state of each flashing side tell us which pieces failed before anything comes apart.
Old joint taken apart
Tar and loose metal come off, the roofing beside the chimney is lifted, and open mortar joints are repointed.
Base, then counter flashing
Steps, apron and back pan go in under the roofing, then the counter flashing is set into a sawn reglet and sealed.
Roofing reset and rain check
The roofing goes back over the new metal, and after the next heavy rain we check the attic side.

Debris behind the chimney on Sunbeam 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 Sunbeam roofs we clear the dam, check the back pan for rust, and say whether a cricket would keep the area clear.

10% off any service booked within 72 hours of inspection

Step flashing, counter flashing or both, roof line repair in Sunbeam comes 10% off.

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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.

Membrane base flashing on a low-slope roof

Low-slope roofs covered with a membrane use a strip of the membrane itself as the base flashing at the chimney, turned up the brick and adhered to it per the membrane maker's instructions. The top edge of that strip is where these joints fail: it peels from the masonry and water runs behind it.

Our part is the counter flashing that covers that top edge, let into the brick and lapping down over the membrane. The membrane work belongs to the roofer. When both are done together, the membrane goes up first and the counter flashing follows. A membrane edge that has already peeled is noted for the roofer before our metal goes over it.

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.

Checked at the roof line in Sunbeam

Removal of old tar, cement and caulk so the joint can be judged
Roofing lifted to reach the base flashing, and who resets it
Decking damage found at the chimney, noted for the roofer
Coordination with a planned re-roof, if one is scheduled

Before your chimney is reflashed

How do I know the flashing is the problem and not the roof?

Stains close to the chimney on the rafters or ceiling point to flashing, while stains farther away can be the roof itself. When it is not clear, a water test on the flashing alone settles it, and the written finding reports what the test showed.

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.