Local chimney flashing repair for Tallulah-North Shore homes
Old tar off, joints repointed, new metal in. Flashing work in Tallulah-North Shore runs in that order, after a free look at the roof line.
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Roof line specialists for flashing leaks in Tallulah-North Shore
- Locally owned in Jacksonville
- Family owned and operated
- 100% satisfaction guaranteed
- Free inspection and estimate
- Same-day service available
- 10% off any service
Homes in Tallulah-North Shore with tile, shingle or metal roofs each get the flashing detail their roof calls for.
- Free inspection and estimateThe flashing check in Tallulah-North Shore 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.
How the flashing estimate is laid out
The flashing estimate lists each side of the chimney separately: the apron, the two sides and the back pan, with what failed on each and what we propose. It names the counter flashing method, the flashing metal, and any mortar joints that are repointed first.
It also lists roofing that must be lifted and who resets it, whether the chimney needs a cricket and who would build it, and anything we noticed that belongs to a roofer. If you are comparing proposals for your Tallulah-North Shore house, those lines make the jobs easy to set side by side. Each line carries its own price, so nothing is bundled. Our flashing pros check Tallulah-North Shore roof lines for free; the number is (904) 920-5495.
Tallulah-North Shore lies inland. Tallulah-North Shore lies on the Trout River.
What reflashing covers on Tallulah-North Shore chimneys
- Mortar along the flashing line repointed before new metal
- Step flashing woven under each shingle course
- Corner tabs folded so no seam is left open
- Cricket need checked on wide chimneys
How our flashing pros reflash a chimney in Tallulah-North Shore
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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.
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Old joint taken apart
Tar and loose metal come off, the roofing beside the chimney is lifted, and open mortar joints are repointed.
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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.
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Roofing reset and rain check
The roofing goes back over the new metal, and after the next heavy rain we check the attic side.
Tile roofs and chimney flashing in Tallulah-North Shore
Concrete and clay tile stand tall off the roof deck, so flashing at a chimney in Tallulah-North Shore has to follow the tile's profile. Tiles next to the chimney come up to reach the base flashing and go back afterward.
We say before the job which tiles we lift, and a broken tile is noted for matching.
10% off any service booked within 72 hours of inspection
Roof line leaks count too. Book within three days of the inspection and save 10%.
Tabs folded around the corners
Corners are the weakest point of a flashing joint, because two faces of metal meet there and water can get between them. In the Brick Industry Association's flashing brief, base flashing begins at the lower end of each face that runs down the slope, perpendicular to the ridge, a tab wraps each corner, and every lap and seam is sealed.
A properly folded tab carries the metal of one face around onto the next, so there is no open seam at the corner. Cut square corners and gaps closed only with caulk are among the failures we see on earlier repairs, and they are rebuilt with folded or soldered corners.
Why base flashing is fastened to the roof deck
Base pieces, meaning the step flashing and the back pan, are fastened to the roof deck, near their top edges where the roofing above covers the fastener. They are not nailed into the brick. The roof deck and the chimney move independently, and flashing fixed to both tears or pulls loose.
Counter flashing, on the other hand, is held by the chimney: wedged and sealed in its reglet. The two layers meet only where the counter flashing laps over the base flashing, which leaves them free to slide. Flashing we find nailed into mortar joints or through the brick face is replaced, and the holes are filled.
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.
Checked at the roof line in Tallulah-North Shore
- Failed pieces identified by side: apron, steps, back pan or corners
- Flashing metal and thickness, matched to the roof and its fasteners
- Roofing lifted to reach the base flashing, and who resets it
- Sealant type and joint preparation where the detail calls for sealant
Before your chimney is reflashed
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.
Is flashing work eligible for the 10% off?
Yes. Book the flashing work in the 72 hours after your free inspection and it comes 10% off, like any other service. Mention it when you book.
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