Chimney Reflashing part 5 counter flashing install

Roof or chimney leaking? How to DIY roof and chimney repair. This is the final video of the chimney reflashing video series. Chimney counter flashing install.
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[@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%

[@Joseph710052]

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

[@tuckermaris5999]

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

[@notunauthorized]

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

[@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!!

[@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.

[@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...

[@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.

[@FlatRoofDoctor]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@Esiddik]

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

[@emmanuelmeyermeyer1083]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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....

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@tobybaxter6133]

This guy is a real craftsman.

[@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?

[@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. 😊

[@winstonsmith7955]

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

[@AntonioPerez-nr6ek]

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

[@chadwahlquist2743]

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

[@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!

[@Depression2010]

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

[@munsters2]

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

[@gussygoro2469]

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

[@rickw4160]

Beautiful. Pride in workmanship!

[@jasontravis2679]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@williamdyckman9704]

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

[@DannySantellano-kv9up]

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

[@lamrof]

The word is Admiration. You are awesome my guy.

[@GrandRoofingInc]

Thanks!

[@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

[@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.

[@chuckhammel2360]

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

[@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.

[@myfranchisehub117]

Great step-by-step instructions. Thanks!

[@finelinerichardhoughton5715]

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

[@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

[@johnnyhaynes9175]

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

[@rickwoolnough8508]

🤣

[@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 ..👍👍👍

[@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 👍

[@lancasteredc7773]

I need you man to train me with counter flashing! 😂 it’s the one thing I get nervous with

[@steadmant]

Outstanding presentation. Thank you!!

[@bobcougar77]

That's some damn nice work.

[@kevinfox8030]

Thank you

[@huastequiandoengringolandi7805]

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

[@BWIL2515]

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

[@JjBlack-gz5zv]

Thank you!

[@DavidSanchez-ot3it]

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

[@kurtak9452]

Nice work....Thanks.

[@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

[@loyaltothecoil7786]

So must valuable information.. thank you 🙏🏼

[@bpoz805]

Good work, thanks for the video.

[@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

[@Tomassolis93]

Beautiful job bro

[@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!

[@dannybarnhill9834]

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

[@kernelbadness]

Nice job man!

[@slapppp815]

I do a v bend in to the reglet cut.😊

[@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

[@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

[@PreciousRoofingLLC]

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

[@MegaEagle2006]

Great job

[@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.

[@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!👍

[@jonhumphries26]

Looks good!

[@lamrof]

subscribed !!!!!!!!!!

[@paulrains8911]

Very helpful!

[@traildogsbluegrass]

Love this channel

[@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?

[@davidperugachi9647]

Éxitos 🙌 good good 💪

[@stefboulas]

great work!!!

[@traildogsbluegrass]

Very informative

[@calvinreichelderfer7989]

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

[@boashna]

bravo

[@sincerelymarr3029]

Nice work! WD-40 those tin snips buddy!

[@tomsurges3267]

Thanxs...real life

[@planktonus]

the best

[@leebyrne2647]

Every crew has that one guy that is not allowed to touch the caulk gun. I am sorry, but you are that guy. Blackjack on every hammer and saw, the seats in the truck, the rungs of the ladder, insidious.😂

[@louisbrown2279]

You should get eighther wiss snips or Lenox 👍

[@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?

[@ohm3142]

🙏 respect

[@garrett3113]

Get some Midwest Right and Left Snips. Way better. I had those same brand you had and it wasnt that good. Midwest has been good years and still good. Just saying. But overall. Nice haha

[@Josh-ww5kz]

I personally have never gotten used to using left snips, I just use right and straight but 80% of the time i use straight snips

[@garrett3113]

@@Josh-ww5kz for me. It depends which edge i want the cleanest and easiest cut on. Hah but it depends who is comfortable. You know haha

[@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

[@richsmith3120]

Damn good job!

[@larrycrookshanks1646]

Make sure your cut joint is clear of debris and fill it with the caulk before you do your final press in. Then do final cover caulk. It will hold extremely well and not crack years later. Also try a caulk knife to finish off the top bead and wipe excess caulk on a rag not on homeowners brick.

[@Sambuca123]

🤦‍♂️

[@autismisbeautiful2236]

I was hoping to watch this video to learn how to step flash the chimney. The state I live in calls this the lazy Mason way. Personally I wish my boss would be okay with me doing it this way cuz it's so much faster

[@TheBeer4me]

Awesome

[@BlazinWolf25]

Im suprised you dont use kneepads 🤔I put knee pads on and don't take them off all day. Even in the work van between calls, it's comfortable in my opinion and people don't mess with you when your wearing knee pads😆 They just know your about business and don't FA. I work on a lot of tile roofs in Sacramento, CA area and after a day of chasing leaks on tile roofs, your knees are really hurting. Thanks Again!