Repair or Replace Chimney Flashing With Our Experts

Chimneys can leak for lots of reasons, but we often find that the culprit is faulty flashing. If that’s the case for your household, you’ll want to attack the problem quickly – before your leaking chimney leads to wood rot and damage to your roof, attic, and ceilings.

Many times, upon inspection, we see that the caulking has worked loose and a simple re-caulking will solve the leaking problem. Occasionally, though, the old flashing will need to be replaced entirely to stop your chimney from leaking.

The good news? Leaky flashing can usually be fixed quite easily – and inexpensively – by one of our chimney technicians – the sooner you call in, the better, though! Reach out now to get started.

What Is Chimney Flashing?

Flashing is the sheet metal that wraps around the intersection of the chimney and roof to keep it watertight. Seems simple enough, but there’s a pretty specific technique for flashing installation to ensure that water does not enter your chimney.

In this process, some of the sheet metal is woven into the shingles and folded along the side of the chimney, while some is embedded in the chimney mortar joints. This layering is what really keeps the water out, so having the flashing installed correctly is crucial for a watertight job that won’t leak.

Water most often tends to penetrate the flashing at the corners. Knowing this, Ace Chimney Sweeps, Inc. seals all corners with a high-quality urethane caulk. Combined with the proper overlapping of sheet metal, this creates a seal that prevents water from getting in for the long haul.