Chimney Flashing Repair

Chimney flashing is a rarely seen but essential component of a masonry chimney system. Its job is to keep water out of the gap between the chimney and the roof. When flashing is damaged, various problems can occur.

Advanced Chimney Sweep repairs chimney flashing in Greenville, SC, including Roebuck, Spartanburg, Simpsonville, Easley, Traveler’s Rest, Five Forks, and other South Carolina communities in Greenville and Spartanburg counties.

What Is Chimney Flashing?

Flashing is made up of two metal strips, most commonly stainless steel, galvanized steel, or copper. One strip is attached with a sealant to the chimney, the other to the roof. The overlapping design keeps rainwater from running through the space between the roof and chimney.

How Faulty Flashing Can Damage Your Chimney

Flashing issues can lead to various problems:

• Deterioration of chimney masonry below the roof
• Rotting in nearby materials of the home
• Damage to parts of the roof close to the chimney
• Mold growth in unseen areas of the home

Common Causes of Flashing Damage

Chimney flashing made of quality materials and correctly sealed will serve you well for many years. If cheap materials are used and if inexperienced workers lay the flashing, its lifespan may be significantly shorter.

Low-quality materials and shoddy workmanship are among the most common causes of flashing trouble we see.

Other causes include:

• Lightning strikes
• Powerful hail
• Deterioration from rust
• Major house or chimney settling that breaks the flashing seal

How to Tell if Your Flashing Needs to Be Repaired or Replaced

The best way to uncover any chimney problem is with an annual chimney inspection. Virtually every fire safety and chimney service organization in the U.S. recommends having your chimney inspected once a year – even if you’re not aware of any problems.

Between inspections, keep an eye out for problems with your chimney flashing. If you’re comfortable getting up on a ladder or on your roof, visually inspect the flashing for breaks in the seals. Also, look for gaps and rust.

Musty odors in your home may indicate a leak in the flashing. Water stains or damp areas on the walls or ceiling near the chimney could be a problem.

We Repair Chimney Flashing

If either your visual inspection or our professional inspection reveals evidence of chimney flashing damage, we know how to resolve the problem.

When the flashing seal is broken, we can reseal it with a commercial-grade sealant. A warped panel can sometimes be replaced and properly sealed.

Significant damage to the flashing usually means that the entire assembly needs to be replaced. We seal flashing correctly the first time to give you solid protection against water intrusion.

Our crew can repair any chimney damage that was caused by a leak in the flashing.

Call the Chimney Flashing Experts

Don’t let damaged flashing cause damage throughout your chimney and home. Call Advanced Chimney Sweep and get the problem solved quickly.

You can reach us by phone or get in touch through our contact form.