[Bruttes]

can one replace properly the chimney flashing without removing the chimney chute siding? Thanks.

 

[kwikfishron]

can one replace properly the chimney flashing without removing the chimney chute siding? Thanks.

I say no but there are roofers out there that would try to convince you otherwise.

Welcome to the forums Bruttes. :thumbsup:

 

[Bruttes]

Thanks kwikfishron,
I just wondered why a roofer would do that......it just seems kind of lazy, but I am a lay person and thought I'll ask some others. Thanks again.

 

[Gary in WA]

Welcome to the forums!

can one replace properly the chimney flashing without removing the chimney chute siding? Thanks.

---------------- yes, if installed correctly. The roof-to-wall step flashing nor the vertical wall flashing should be fastened to any sidewall, only the roof, and never to both. This allows for movement of the roof during wind/possible snow load/RH seasonal RH changes of roof framing.

Gary

 

[Bruttes]

Thanks Gary

I just wonder if one can make sure that one does not slide the flashing into the siding or other structures when the structures are old.

 

[carpdad]

It is not necessary to replace the step flashing pieces. Depends on the condition of the metal sheets.

 

[Gary in WA]

Wood chase, Lindsey... good point above- carpdad. I replaced about 35 5'x9' chase sidewall flashing on some apartments built in the "70's once, piece of cake except where the roofer nailed the flashing to the chase instead of the roof. Very easy to install it behind the siding/WRB, may need to pull/drive the first (lowest) fastener in siding first, or even cut the siding shorter as original install (panel siding) was probably too low to shingles due to lack of code direction, pictures would help us...

Gary
PS. metal flash is pretty cheap to replace (over 5 years old) with new roof covering, IMO.