Flashing repair is needed when water is entering the home at the roof-chimney junction — visible as staining on the ceiling or walls near the fireplace, or as water in the firebox after rain. Flashing can fail due to rust, improper installation, sealant breakdown, or movement from the chimney settling independently of the roof structure.
- Remove and dispose of old flashing
- Step flashing woven into shingles
- Counter flashing secured to chimney
- Sealant at all joints
- Water test verification
The Cost of Delay
The roof-chimney intersection is where two building systems with different movement characteristics meet. Contacting an expert early allows for targeted solutions before the damage becomes significantly more expensive to address.
Properly installed counterflashing and step flashing creates a mechanical water barrier that moves with both the chimney and the roof without breaking the seal. When done correctly, it is the most durable waterproofing solution at the most leak-prone intersection on the entire roof.
Lead or copper flashing installed correctly lasts 20 to 30 years. Aluminum flashing in a quality installation lasts 15 to 20 years. Sealant-only repairs require reapplication every 3 to 5 years.
The roof-chimney intersection is where two building systems with different movement characteristics meet. Water that enters at this joint doesn't stay where it lands — it follows framing, insulation, and vapor barriers until it pools somewhere lower. The visible water stain on the ceiling is the end of a path that may have started several feet away. While you're looking at one wet spot, the sheathing, insulation, and framing above are saturated. Structural rot at rafter tails and sheathing edges sets in quietly, and by the time a ceiling needs replacement, the scope of damage is already well beyond the original flashing.
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