When it rains, does water stain your walls or ceiling around the chimney? The joint between the roof and the chimney is highly vulnerable to water seepage, especially in Pacific Northwest climates where there are a lot of freeze/thaw cycles.

Chimcare offers chimney flashing repair services to seal your home against moisture at one of its most vulnerable spots – the chimney flashing. Chimney flashing is used to create a boundary that is resistant to the contracting and expanding of materials that happens due to exposure to moisture. If your flashing is compromised, you will have an increased risk of developing wood rot, mold, and costly structural repairs to your home.

When it’s installed, flashing is crucial for the protection of your brick chimney from moisture. It is a waterproof material that is carefully laid to direct water away from the construction seams. Flashing should cause water to drain correctly from your gutters to the ground and prevent rainwater from running down the chimney into living spaces, where it can damage ceilings or walls, and/or cause rot in rafters, joists, or other structural elements. Simply put, flashing is the seal between the roofing material and the chimney.

The most effective flashing is made up of two elements, the flashing and the counter-flashing. The base flashing is an L shaped piece of metal extending up the chimney side and under the roofing shingles. The counter flashing, which overlaps the base flashing, is embedded and sealed in the chimney’s masonry joints. This dual-element flashing allows both the roof and the chimney to expand or contract at their own rates without breaking the waterproof seal in either area.

Our chimney flashing repair services will seal your home against rainwater and the damage it brings, creating a protected and waterproof barrier and reducing the risk of costly repairs to your home.

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Bob McAlisterBob McAlister
21:19 01 Apr 22
Hired Chimcare for a cleaning and inspection, and they found some issues with the 50+ year old chimney. I received a quote for the repairs quickly and booking the work was easy. About one month later, a crew (Dave, Ryan and BJ) was at my house to complete the repairs. The crew was clean, clear in their communication about the repairs and provided a good quality work product. Hopefully I don't need to rebuilding my chimney for another 50 years...
Patti MicheoPatti Micheo
21:50 21 Mar 22
Excellent price and service from Kelly and his assistant. I had several issues with my fireplace inside and out, and they were able to fix the interior and can do the exterior as soon as the parts come in. I am older and live alone, so having men in my house that I don’t know makes me a little uncomfortable, but these two set me at ease right away and could not have been kinder to me. They were early, got a difficult job done quickly, cleaned up the mess, now my fireplace looks amazing (crumbling masonry is gone!) Thanks so much!
Dan SurrattDan Surratt
16:52 20 Jan 22
Came out and cleaned/inspected my chimney. They were prompt, quick, and did a good job. Did a great job of explaining everything they found.
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