For homeowners in Paradise, it’s essential to have a safe, efficient chimney. The reasons are several, but even the most naive can guess the most obvious: when the structure is compromised, it can be a direct path to danger for cozy fireside apparitions. The seasonal weather patterns here are hard enough on the roofs and the walls of our homes; a workspace like a chimney, which is open at the top and the bottom to wind and rain, is as vulnerable as any part of a house. Over the years, I’ve had many conversations—and enjoyed many cups of coffee—while talking to my neighbors about what kinds of chimney problems we face. I’ve learned that the calls we make are pretty darn indicative of what the standard issues are.
Safeguarding your house from water damage requires paying close attention to one crucial part of your home's exterior: the flashing. This component is metal sheeting installed at junctions in the roof, such as where the roof meets the chimney, and where the roof meets a vertical wall. Flashing is the first line of defense at these critical intersections. If water gets past the surface material of the roof (shingles, tiles, etc.), it usually meets the inside of the roof as water runs downhill. If it can flow downhill along the inside of the roof for any length of time, it can do some serious damage to the roof deck and the interior of the house. Water that gets into the walls is a sure way to create a "problem wall."
Based on the specific challenges that Paradise homes face, our chimney repair and flashing services may be needed for any number of reasons. Your chimney may need masonry work, flashing repair, or even a full rebuild. We are experts in determining just how much work is necessary to keep your chimney safe and fully functional. We work with you to find the best solution, whether that be to address some visible damage, tackle a potential underlying issue, or both. Our main goal in doing this work is to ensure that your fireplace—and chimney, for that matter—isn't just safe and functioning efficiently, but also that it's going to last and look good for the foreseeable future.