Chimney Reflashing part 5 counter flashing install

[@bullmoosepiper7732]

And that, ladies & gentleman, is how you properly flash a roof-thru chimney chase. That was a master class on proper step flashing & counter flashing. Thanks for the time to put it together.

[@GrandRoofingInc]

Thanks!

[@topher.m]

Full transparency and there's not many tradesman that are that proud of their work to document it. How amazing if that was your house.

[@davesimmonds1133]

​@@topher.m, Nah mate, the rest of us aren't peacocks that feel the need to show off to the world. We just go about our craft, get paid and moove on to the next job.

[@jimmy4766]

@@GrandRoofingInc how do I find someone near Nashville

[@autismisbeautiful2236]

That's not step flashing or a chase chimney.

[@lamrof]

Everyone stand up and applause for a rare professionalism we witnessed here.

[@Zach_Guo]

KZbin should promote this kind of video, instead of a bunch of junk on its first page. This is a real human being doing a decent job and the whole process is even more comforting than a psychiatric treatment! Thank you so much!

[@lamrof]

Agree 100%

[@15DurangoRT]

You make it look so easy when I know it's not. You do great work! Nice job!

[@tuckermaris5999]

Watched all 5 and about to get up there myself, thanks for the help

[@FlatRoofDoctor]

H You really do good work. I don't watch other roofers' videos but enjoyed watching you.

[@notunauthorized]

This man doing the work and propping other channels in the comments makes me tear up. We are truly blessed to have you 🙏

[@Npoulsonshooting]

Nice to see im not one of the only ones doing this right. Most guys do not give a f and it shows

[@Joseph710052]

Outstanding job! I tip my hat to you, Sir!!

[@meltak3821]

That was gangster! 95% of roofers don't know what this is and don't know how to do this. I would've put a little silicone in the reglet in advance but other than that you killed it! Great job!!

[@tc7518]

Thanks again for the step by step and I mean step by step...on how to do everything...Greatly appreciated!!! And once again...appreciate that you take us through it all with no editing...

[@Esiddik]

Wowwwww 🤩🤩 so mesmerizing , fold bend tuck score fold , it’s like a perfect puzzle ! Amazing workmanship 👏🏼👏🏼

[@TheAxecutioner]

This series should have millions of views, it is that good. Excellent work man, wow !!

[@eliyahuvital8795]

Beautiful work I enjoy every minute watching it tank you

[@jarrodjames5673]

Dude is a stud! Learned everything I need to know in this 4 part series. Thanks! Keep the videos coming. I want to be the best in this trade.

[@williamdyckman9704]

Best video on how to properly flash a chimney! Thank You !!

[@RagTownDolls]

Thanks for the class my dude! Clear, concise and to the point. Ima doing mine next week and had no real idea how to approach this kind of repair. I’m sure it’s way harder than you make it look but I’m going in.

[@flycreekkennels9559]

Great Job! That's for showing us uneducated amateurs what to expect from a professional Flash job. Thanks for putting the time in to videoing, editing, and posting. Be safe up there.

[@rondail5675]

Great series. I'm not a roofer. I am having shingles and flashing done in a couple days. You guys have skills. The experience shows.

[@jddonahue2]

Awesome repair series! Thanks for posting from start to finish as requested. Job well done! Wish I had you in my neck of the woods....

[@joeydelduca]

Man that was suspenseful at 13:30 when the bend wouldn’t go in 😂 nice job

[@gregorykern9679]

Excellent work. I am amazed that you're able to refrain from cussing while working. I find that cuss words help me throughout the day! I'm dealing with a chimney leak on a flat tile patio cover approximately 2 in 12 slope. I peeled up the tile and felt to fix some damaged V rustic and I thought I papered and flashed it right. I apparently did not. I'm a Carpenter, not a roofer so I probably made a few mistakes that led to my leaks. It leaked before and leaks again just not as much. Cutting through the brick (For the counterflashing) was an idea that I had but dismissed due to thinking that it would weaken the chimney. Maybe I should REthink the idea. Thanks again.

[@AntonioPerez-nr6ek]

That's some professional work there. I could use that guy here. Mine started leaking recently.

[@tobybaxter6133]

This guy is a real craftsman.

[@gussygoro2469]

Great. Idea series. I got ramped up to repair a leak in one day. There was, so much silicone.

[@rich.e.1786]

I’m getting ready to do this with a metal roof with two chimneys in Montana and I’m so glad I found this video. The area is somewhat remote so I hope I can find someone to bend the metal for me as you did. Superb and thorough job. Thank you.

[@kevinbarto3896]

23 years I’ve been roofing. I have a different method for the back piece and I also make circles on the inside of the flash so it creates a suction cup to the sub flashing. Other than that, phenomenal job man.

[@chadwahlquist2743]

You are a great craftsman. I watched this and the first video with the shingle replacement. Very well done!

[@70ixlr86]

Awesome work. I never saw ya secure the short shingle at bottom of brick chimney. Think you mentioned the need in part 4. @ 6:45

[@melmartinez7002]

Great video series. Wish I had seen this a few weeks ago before I did what I thought was an okay job of flashing my chimney but now seems cringe and embarrassing. Learned a lot watching this. Oh well.

[@keith455-73]

Fantastic job! The only part of this whole video that I did not care for at all was every time that you keep leaning over the edge of the roof with neither hand holding on to anything- THAT FREAKS ME OUT MAN!!!!- I do not envy roofers. Thanks for the free lesson though.

[@serjiofernandezalbarran5128]

Staring a Roof Project Manager job and this was a beautiful example and explanation of installing flashings on chimney. This is by the book! I really appreciate and love this video. Great work and beautiful finish brother!

[@emmanuelmeyermeyer1083]

That was a professional job! Thanks for posting this. You sir are an honest craftsman. Keep up the good work.

[@itaintrocketscience]

I’m an electrician but, I like to work on my own house. It’s nice to watch a pro roofer that I can emulate for my upcoming roof project.

[@deadlata9767]

Do it with lead flashing. Infinitely easier, faster, form fits for better seals, looks better. Don’t have to have all these tools on the roof making a mess with cuts everywhere and trash. Can bend it easily with your hands. Don’t have to hack up the chimney bricks by cutting through them.

[@winstonsmith7955]

Hey man what great efforts you took to teach someone. Thank you. I learned a great deal.

[@Depression2010]

Glad I found this series. Great you did entire job in real time. Great job!

[@DanielinLaTuna]

Thanks for sharing, very informative. By the way, makes good ASMR, with the clinking, chinking, tapping and background traffic noises. Very relaxing and I’m coming back tonight for the relaxing effect of listening to someone working. 😊

[@dbarr8261]

Excellent job. I always dry fit to make sure everything fits well before applying sealant. I have repaired a lot of roofs that had only counter flashing but no step flashing.

[@rickw4160]

Beautiful. Pride in workmanship!

[@munsters2]

Wow, nice job! That took a long time. I can see now why the "low bidder" guys tend to skimp on flashing properly.

[@nickkvlogzz3624]

I watched all 5 parts you do great videos

[@GrandRoofingInc]

Thanks

[@brandonburns7568]

Great work💪🏼 I seen a tip here that can help me out with my chimney work. I did notice your back counter flashing I usually fold the outside corner in that’s facing the gable so when you caulk it sits nice in the gap

[@jonnymag74]

Thanks for the step-by-step instructions. What were the two caulking products that you used, the black that went on below the flashing and the clear that you sealed around the brick flashing joint?

[@lamrof]

The word is Admiration. You are awesome my guy.

[@GrandRoofingInc]

Thanks!

[@ryleeannroofing9918]

You need to STOP showing the correct & professional way to do it. We are going to run out of chimney leaks from all the hack jobs we have to fix! LOL Great job nothing better than giving a customer a quality job for the money they spend!

[@jimmy4766]

What area u in?

[@jasontravis2679]

Nice job 👍🏼. Hopefully some newbies will see this and take note!

[@ironassbrown]

Thanks for the video, I just ground out my channel and getting ready to install the counter flashing. I like this method way better than the normal flaps that come out of the grout lines method. It just makes sense to have a continuous piece instead of many flaps, too many points of failure.

[@chuckhammel2360]

Impressive, thank you for taking us along! Not a fan of wiping excess caulk from fingering on the brick though.

[@myfranchisehub117]

Great step-by-step instructions. Thanks!

[@joshuawilson1989]

Hey grand roofer I noticed when you make your top bend fold that goes into the brick you should forward hem it so when you put it into the brick or block it self locks but good job love the content

[@GrandRoofingInc]

Hey thanks! I actually just saw a video this morning from veteran construction showing that exact thing.

[@packers45678]

@@GrandRoofingInc Both of y’all are solid. Appreciate the long form content. Keep it up

[@louisbrown2279]

I do the open hem also and wedge it with lead I save from rips

[@lwentz5510]

@@GrandRoofingInc Yes - Zack is pretty good, too. Totally different style, though! I only wish I had a brake to do the cool bends. All in good time...

[@jaybee1930]

@@GrandRoofingInc hey Brian are they sneaks you're wearing or tiger paws

[@scottjones4061]

This is an absolutely amazing job. The craftsmanship is Stellar. Im a novice roofer and noticed the flashing along the brick is actually notched into the brick in places and not the mortar joint. I assume this is acceptable as long as its secured and caulked. Its a honest question. Thank you for the attention to detail and amazing craftsmanship

[@AmazingLifeOfCJ]

Do you use the wedges in place of a reglet bend? Would you not need the wedges on a reglet bend or does that bend act as the wedge holding the metal in place?

[@John-nl4vu]

Thanks for the awesome video of your outstanding work. My chimney is particle board and cedar that desperately needs repair. Any advice you could share would be greatly appreciated. Wish me the best!

[@willcmojica7289]

Wow great Job! From Chicago thumps up!

[@BWIL2515]

Very good workmanship i didn't see if your under layment was ice and water? But excellent work

[@DannySantellano-kv9up]

Great video! New subscriber! You make me nervous so close to the edge with no safety harness be safe 🙏☮️🇺🇸

[@markaverett2334]

Just did an estimate for paintning and pointed out to the customer that when they put in his new roof, it didn't look like they cut a channel in the brick for counter flashing. Good to know the right way to do it.

[@PreciousRoofingLLC]

Where im from we use galvanized,lead, copper etc and solder all of our work

[@pcatful]

Though I worked roofing years ago, I'm not a roofer. I'm a designer and I want to understand roofing better to not give them some screwed up detail in the framing or finish to try to flash. Always something to learn or learn better. So I like any demonstration or mock up you want to do. I didn't see the step flashing video or get a good look at it on this one. What's the spec on this flashing material? How about brick repair and sealing as part of roof repair--do you see water from cracks or moisture in the brick causing a problem in an otherwise good flashing repair?

[@finelinerichardhoughton5715]

You do great work !!. I learned a ton and thank you.

[@DavidSanchez-ot3it]

Don’t get me wrong , very nice work my dude

[@johnwaby4321]

Now that looks nice and waterproof. Like the way you diver the water away from the chimney 👍👍👍👍👍.. one thing I don't like is you putting the excess mastic all over the chimney ..👍👍👍

[@mohammadshatila3559]

Is there a way you can start sharing how much you charge for those repairs. Am trying to start roofing business but still not sure how much an average to charge.

[@louisbrown2279]

Your work looks awesome I just like either Drexel or Firestone good quality metal I also for field bending use a woku brand bender like an hand held English wheel and double cuts are sweet too

[@OldScuulAndy]

Quick question, if the chimney is in the middle of the roof, so the flashing goes around the entire thing, is it still okay to cut a straight line instead of stepping it with the bricks?

[@GetAlfaroful]

What sealants did u use? The one under the flashing and the one u used to seal the counter flashing. And great job on the video. Very helpful.

[@kenbear9290]

Geocell caulking some of the best

[@GetAlfaroful]

@@kenbear9290 tnk u

[@samfeldman1508]

Wow! No one can give you grief for not installing. Great job. Thanks. Very detailed and looked really hot. Question. Does Ice and water go over the roof felt or tucked underneath?

[@munsters2]

I was just wondering if maybe the flashing should not be glued to the counterflashing to permit movement when the chimney expands/contracts?

[@rickwoolnough8508]

It won't move that much. Also little days of caulking help alot because its flexible and will allow the little movement thats needed.

[@munsters2]

@@rickwoolnough8508 Thanks

[@jakec5618]

Hey, jw, sometimes i see the flashing on the vertical part (chimney) look like "steps". Sometimes, it's just one straight diagonal line running. What's the difference? Thanks.

[@buffalob3503]

Before grinders were common it was only possible to chisel out the mortar and follow the mortar lines creating a stepped look. Both methods are fine as long as you tuck in the counter flashing either way.

[@jakec5618]

@@buffalob3503 Ahhh I see, makes sense. Appreciate the reply.

[@johnnyhaynes9175]

Myself being a contractor this has to be the best flashing around a chimney i have ever seen

[@rickwoolnough8508]

🤣

[@bobcougar77]

That's some damn nice work.

[@Ltismc]

What brand blade is that? I like how it opens to switch the blade, mine doesn’t so once I’m done with one side usually throw the blade because if I switch it it won’t come out cause the dirty side got stuck

[@bpoz805]

Good work, thanks for the video.

[@huastequiandoengringolandi7805]

I’m learning a lot from you. Thank u 🙏

[@JoseFlores-qn3us]

We use masonry nails or drive nail anchors to secure the counter flashing. Will try the method with the metal scraps.

[@brandonholmes8814]

I'm thinking I'm gonna try the keys instead of mason nails hope they hold

[@colleenoloughlin3970]

Flashing question: when the chimney on the house sits on the ridge 1/2 on one side of the ridge and 1/2 on the other side of the ridge, do you just make 2 "aprons" for each side because there isn't really a front and back in this situation? Thanks for another series of videos!

[@GrandRoofingInc]

Yes. If the chimney is at the ridge and there is no higher back side, then just repeat the first steps on the other side before the step flashing.

[@SaveAmeraga24]

Looks sweet as a mug 🍺 spray those snips with wd40 and they will be good as new. Stay safe and keep rocking the good work 👍

[@steadmant]

Outstanding presentation. Thank you!!

[@jeffreybock2772]

Question. Do aluminum rivets have any use in roof flashing? Maybe to keep the flashing more tightly secured? Against high winds or if water leeches in the flashing somehow and freezes, expands and causes the sealant to crack or separate? Maybe I'm just over or under thinking things. And great job on the roof btw!

[@leighwhite9656]

Very nice work, I usually have my front flashing on the front going over the last row of shingles and then counter not under, probly won't Leak though

[@lejtvefrencasanova9287]

What is the name of the sealant you put to the flashing bro?

[@calvinreichelderfer7989]

Nice work! That’s not going to leak Do you remember why it needed reflashed? The roof looked pretty new

[@justinmegna4278]

Where does one get the flat pieces of sheet metal with which he made the counterflashing? I checked Home Depot and Lowes today, and they only had rolls of sheet metal.

[@GrandRoofingInc]

@justinmegna4278 It's a 24" x 50' long roll of aluminum. You can get it at most roofing supply stores.

[@tomtom4903]

I saw you used two kind caulk. What they're? Thanks

[@Tomassolis93]

Beautiful job bro

[@michaelj.k.9408]

Is there a benefit to cutting a straight line down thru the brick and mortar and using one long piece of counter flashing, instead of using the mortar joints only and using a few pieces to walk down the counter flashing?

[@kenbear9290]

Way less work lol

[@michaelj.k.9408]

@@kenbear9290 but also defacing the brick

[@stevemazzarella7212]

That looks awesome!! Love u didn’t use fasteners through The counter flashing. I noticed you ran the bead of silicone longer at the top on the counter flashing, what was that detail for?

[@cachamp203]

Could be wrong but I believe he was filling in the cut he made in the brick for the counter flashing. His cut was longer than the flashing he used so he filled it in. It’s important to do if you are in an area that has a freeze and thaw cycle.

[@GrandRoofingInc]

@@cachamp203 yep exactly!

[@stevenmarcus64]

@@GrandRoofingInc What was the final sealant, the clear sealant you were using? Thanks.

[@dannybarnhill9834]

35 yrs. experience here. We have different methods, but I do see it being leak proof.

[@kernelbadness]

Nice job man!

[@kevinfox8030]

Thank you

[@kurtak9452]

Nice work....Thanks.

[@chrisryan3918]

Any thoughts on mortaring in the counter flashing versus the adhesive/sealant? While lots of people have their preferences, do you or anyone else (who actually roofs for a living and didn’t just do a shed layover one time 20 years ago) have pros and cons from experience of doing or repairing both?

[@stephen2738]

You could do that but it is a bigger job and would be much more expensive.

[@tobyhall7704]

I LIKE THE WAY U SEALED MOST ARE'S WITH ROOF CEMENT. ME MYSELF I WLDVE SEALED THE PLYWOOD WHERE IT BUTTS THE CHIMNEY FIRST B4 I INSTALLED THE ICE SHIELD! ALSO BRING A PC OF 1X3 WITH U NEXT TIME TO USE WHEN UR INSTALLING THE FINAL PC OF FLASHING TO USE TO HIT THE FLASHING IN WHEN IT'S TIGHT. IE: (PUT AGAISNT FLASHING AND HIT THE 1X3 WITH HAMMER TO HELP DRIVE FLASHING IN.) OTHER WISE GD STUFF!👍

[@goatnole76]

What's the cost for a job like this? Thanks

[@dkruitz]

Thanks for sharing this! I just checked our chimney as its seeping water and the previous counter flashing actually has a 45 degree bend outwards at the top. (?!) Loads of sealant in an attempt to seal the gap. I think a previous owner DIY'd it. Am going to have to pull it off and redo it.

[@slapppp815]

I do a v bend in to the reglet cut.😊

[@DavidSanchez-ot3it]

No kick outs sir ?

[@sincerelymarr3029]

Nice work! WD-40 those tin snips buddy!

[@ericrobertsER]

Great detailed video.... what did you use to cut the groove? And how deep did you go ? I need to do this and replace the tar that was put over the base flashing

[@GrandRoofingInc]

I use the DeWalt angle grinder with a masonry wheel. There was a video on it I believe it was the 3rd video in that series.

[@loyaltothecoil7786]

So must valuable information.. thank you 🙏🏼