CHIMNEY REPAIR
We believe a house becomes a home when the finest attention is paid to every exterior and interior detail. Many historical New England properties are defined by their beautiful and carefully constructed chimneys.
But, as time goes by, chimneys require maintenance to withstand the elements and retain their original splendor. That's where we come in. At Foundation Restoration, we specialize in taking the stress of maintaining and restoring your chimney off your hands. Offering comprehensive chimney repair services in Boston, MA, we're committed to ensuring your chimney remains in its best condition, embodying the beauty and functionality it was designed to provide.
With more than ten years of experience in chimney repair and restoration, as well as chimney flashing, you can rest easy knowing we've got things covered.
What is Chimney Flashing
Water leaks into your home can have disastrous effects; more often than not, these leaks occur around your chimney. To prevent this, a process of flashing around the chimney is done by creating a waterproof seal that protects the roof, chimney, and fireplace from water damage.
Types of Chimney Flashing
Before we dive into how we can help restore your aging chimney to its former glory, here’s a quick breakdown of what you need to know. Adequate flashing requires a three-step process involving different roof and chimney flashing techniques.
1. Chimney Step Flashing
The first essential part of flashing a chimney is placing an L-shaped piece of metal beneath the roof shingles along the brick of your chimney.
2. Chimney Counter Flashing
Counter flashing of chimneys follows where another metallic L-shaped piece is placed, covering the step flashing and then embedded into the chimney brickwork.
3. Chimney Base Flashing
Here a joint is placed between the vertical surface of your chimney and the roof surface at the base, which guards against potential water penetration.
Our Approach to Chimney Flashings
Our team of dedicated full-service masonry experts in Boston MA, dictated by more than a decade of experience, offers the ideal solution to your chimney flashing concerns. As a full-service masonry company, we specialize in brick or stonework, making us the prime choice when you need to find a masonry contractor for your chimney flashing needs.
When You Need Chimney Repairs and Restoration
Beyond finding out your chimney flashing repair costs, flashing a chimney, repairing damaged flashing, and restoring aged flashing require dedication and skill. Foundation Restoration, offering professional masonry construction services, takes pride in our ability to preserve the beauty and construction of your precious building features.
Proper chimney flashing aims to fix any existing structural damage and, at the same time, focuses on improving the current construction.
Chimney Flashing Services
When choosing Foundation Restoration, you enlist our services to repair and restore chimney flashing. These include:
Grinding
Repointing
Rebuilding
Waterproofing
Flashing repairs
Adding chimney caps (where necessary)
When to Consider Chimney Flashing Restoration or Replacement
Our curated knowledge and awareness of the distinct problems faced by historic chimneys has taught us that there are telltale signs on when to replace chimney flashing.
These include:
Leaks that occur from either the inside or outside of your chimney
Any noticeable sounds or evidence of dripping
Discolored or molding bricks, as well as rust stains
Water stains visible on interior ceilings and walls
Visible gaps in the flashing around your chimney
