Flashing a chimney for cultured stone can be a real challenge, and I definitely found that out when I tried to do it myself. I was completely lost, so I started looking for chimney companies near me in Sugar Land and came across Top Hat Chimney & Roofing. They made the flashing process incredibly easy and walked me through every step with clear explanations. Plus, their pricing was very reasonable! I’m so thankful for their help-now I feel confident I could handle it myself next time.
Just had this shelf build on my chimney getting ready for the stone. According to what I got from your video the shelf (where the stone sits) should be just shy of 1.5" I'm curious what type of stone you're using? Is it supposed to finish flush with the copper flashing? If there is any way we can correspond that would be very helpful. Just a few questions and I should be good to go. I'm not a mason by trade and I want to know what I'm talking about when I'm meeting with the masons. Thank you for your fantastic videos!! They have proved very helpful already!!
Roger, chiming in here as well....more great stuff from you, keep them coming. As far as aspect of masonry question: for us fearless DIY'ers, mixing mortar for different application(Crowns vs. refacing a chimney vs. Laying a patio/mix if done at different times of the year to deal with temps/mixes if living in different parts of the states (NE vs. MD vs Southern...etc). Hearing about these various scenarios would be gold to us. Thanks in advance.
Great Video! Question here: if both the chimney and the roof are new construction, how would step flashing for your shingles interact with the chimney flashing? Would you install the chimney flashing first, then install your roof shingles and slide the step flashing under the copper chimney flashing - or - do you install your roof shingles/step flashing first… and if the second option is the case, does the step flashing against the vertical chimney portion go over or under that “subfloor” buildout for the chimney flashing? Thanks!
great question! in many cases the step flashing is already installed against the bricks and i build right over it with my "subfloor builldout" years down the road when they roof it again the roofer's step flashing will be installed behind my built out metal counter flashing. (they would never be able to get back to the brick layer at that point) It is water tight either way. but usually the timing of the roofers is not the same as the masons and with this method, it does not have to be.
@@TheHowToHeadquarters We used a black goo, on the wood, mixed in the gallon paint can. Every once in a while, we tore out old work, I ever saw any of it even slightly damp. I'm doubt it would ever get wet, that goo was nasty.
I bet its illegal black goo now! :-) everything that really worked is no longer made. did you use the goo as the flashing too or just to protect the wood and then metal over top of it?
THANK YOU! I'm Glad you like them! it is a bit of a uphill climb starting this channel. but i hope to help more people DIY as it grows. we have some more vids in the works. Is there any aspect of MAsonry that you think we should do a video about?
@@TheHowToHeadquarters I loved your video about the cement Chimney Cap I'm about to follow your instructions step-by-step genius hammer drill vibrator by the way! Love the little tips and tricks they make it so much more
Hey Guys! this is how we do it, but i sure would like to know how you guy flash a chimney. there is no wrong way to skin a cat...unless the cat leaks : -) please lave a comment and what kind of vid you would like to see next!
Damn man your videos are awesome! You have such a high level of knowledge and your videos are straight to the point but you deliver information really well so its still fun to watch. Your channel should be massive one day if you are able to stick with posting videos! There is a channel you might like from a guy that is in the skill trades as well, RR Buildings, you could maybe emulate some of his video shooting/editing techniques - because he has gotten his channel to blow up, and I feel like with your knowledge level you could totally have a crazy popular and profitable channel.
THANK YOU for the encouragement Samuel, I will definitely check out rr as well. i am trying to grow this channel but i have had a herd time carving out the time to get it all together. i have about 12 more how to vids recorded including a crazy outdoor kitchen project pizza oven etc. but i just got to clear some time. we have another channel on fishing ua-cam.com/users/RogersRigs. over there i have a vid of filleting a perch in my long john's and it got over o million views! but i haven't been able to duplicate that since. Anyway thanks for the encouragement. I'm gonna go edit a vid now!
@@TheHowToHeadquarters man I hope you can grow your channel too because so many people would benefit from your knowledge!! I've been doing tons of house remodel work the past couple years which has caused me to watch a boat load of informative construction videos on youtube, and your skills/knowledge/delivery are right up there with the best creators I've come across! I'm sure its probably a pretty big challenge to find time to edit/post the videos while also doing your construction work... Maybe you could reach out to some of the other youtube creators and see if you could do a cross promotion with them (RR buildings, Landberg Tile, Matt Risinger, Sal Diblasio, The Tile Coach ect..) I know that kind of exposure on other channels can really help grow audience.... Regardless man I'm a big fan of the work you do and the videos that I've seen so far, so hopefully you keep creating and the audience arrives!
@@samuelbell626 THANK YOU!!!! I really want to fill that gap in the masonry trade. there is not too much on YT yet. its is a really dying skillset. I don't want to abuse your time. but if you have a moment what are the top 3 masonry videos you would like to see? stuff/questions you have run into in your remodeling experience. THANK YOU !
@@TheHowToHeadquarters shoot I posted a big reply a couple minutes ago that listed out all the ideas I could think of off the top of my head but I think the comment might have gotten removed by YT since I added my email to it...? I added my email cause I'd could honestly shoot you a pretty good sized list of masonry videos I'd like to see if that would be helpful! I'm a total noob/DIYer so I think I would have pretty common questions that people would be searching for. Hopefully that first initial comment with the ideas and my contact info did make it to you but if not just let me know!
i know that frustration! thanks for the time. i would love to see a list of vid ideas I think you can find my email through my other channel Rogers Rigs. I list a website there
Similar..just a 2x6 covered in colored steel..the board ur using is definitely a notch above our cheap fir..we also get alot of snow here so battling the same elements..i also like the caulk youve chosen..good stuff
Flashing a chimney for cultured stone can be a real challenge, and I definitely found that out when I tried to do it myself. I was completely lost, so I started looking for chimney companies near me in Sugar Land and came across Top Hat Chimney & Roofing. They made the flashing process incredibly easy and walked me through every step with clear explanations. Plus, their pricing was very reasonable! I’m so thankful for their help-now I feel confident I could handle it myself next time.
That stone ledge learned me something new today I’m gonna be prepping for culture stone today and that little tip was great thank you
Very clear and educational. Thank you for sharing invaluable tips and knowledge.
You're very welcome! thanks for watching!
Just had this shelf build on my chimney getting ready for the stone. According to what I got from your video the shelf (where the stone sits) should be just shy of 1.5" I'm curious what type of stone you're using? Is it supposed to finish flush with the copper flashing? If there is any way we can correspond that would be very helpful. Just a few questions and I should be good to go. I'm not a mason by trade and I want to know what I'm talking about when I'm meeting with the masons. Thank you for your fantastic videos!! They have proved very helpful already!!
I would also love to see you share information about choosing the best concrete, mortar, grout, caulk… Thanks for making great and helpful videos!
Great suggestion! caulk is easy!!! LEXAL that is magic in a tube
Roger, chiming in here as well....more great stuff from you, keep them coming. As far as aspect of masonry question: for us fearless DIY'ers, mixing mortar for different application(Crowns vs. refacing a chimney vs. Laying a patio/mix if done at different times of the year to deal with temps/mixes if living in different parts of the states (NE vs. MD vs Southern...etc). Hearing about these various scenarios would be gold to us. Thanks in advance.
THAT IS A GREAT IDEA! I'll make that soon. there are a lot of different mixtures for each application
Great Video! Question here: if both the chimney and the roof are new construction, how would step flashing for your shingles interact with the chimney flashing? Would you install the chimney flashing first, then install your roof shingles and slide the step flashing under the copper chimney flashing - or - do you install your roof shingles/step flashing first… and if the second option is the case, does the step flashing against the vertical chimney portion go over or under that “subfloor” buildout for the chimney flashing? Thanks!
great question! in many cases the step flashing is already installed against the bricks and i build right over it with my "subfloor builldout" years down the road when they roof it again the roofer's step flashing will be installed behind my built out metal counter flashing. (they would never be able to get back to the brick layer at that point) It is water tight either way. but usually the timing of the roofers is not the same as the masons and with this method, it does not have to be.
In the 80's, we used regular 2x6's, or 2x8's in NC as a buildout.
YEP that is what we used too. but i like the adventec now because it does not want to warp and it does not rot too easily. Thanks for watching Norm!
@@TheHowToHeadquarters We used a black goo, on the wood, mixed in the gallon paint can. Every once in a while, we tore out old work, I ever saw any of it even slightly damp. I'm doubt it would ever get wet, that goo was nasty.
I bet its illegal black goo now! :-) everything that really worked is no longer made. did you use the goo as the flashing too or just to protect the wood and then metal over top of it?
phenomenal sticky long lasting caulk...
ha ha ha
@@TheHowToHeadquarters bro make more videos ! love your stuff! your a great teacher!
thanks mor are coming soon. its just been crazy busy thsi summer
I love your videos. Keep em coming!
THANK YOU! I'm Glad you like them! it is a bit of a uphill climb starting this channel. but i hope to help more people DIY as it grows. we have some more vids in the works. Is there any aspect of MAsonry that you think we should do a video about?
@@TheHowToHeadquarters repointing, using the correct mortar for the application, stone vs brick, new vs old etc
@@TheHowToHeadquarters I loved your video about the cement Chimney Cap I'm about to follow your instructions step-by-step genius hammer drill vibrator by the way! Love the little tips and tricks they make it so much more
I will do that one next!!! we do mix differently depending on the width of the joints.
@@davidr4500 THANKS FRO WATCHING DAVID. i hope your pour comes out well!
Hey Guys! this is how we do it, but i sure would like to know how you guy flash a chimney. there is no wrong way to skin a cat...unless the cat leaks : -) please lave a comment and what kind of vid you would like to see next!
Damn man your videos are awesome! You have such a high level of knowledge and your videos are straight to the point but you deliver information really well so its still fun to watch. Your channel should be massive one day if you are able to stick with posting videos! There is a channel you might like from a guy that is in the skill trades as well, RR Buildings, you could maybe emulate some of his video shooting/editing techniques - because he has gotten his channel to blow up, and I feel like with your knowledge level you could totally have a crazy popular and profitable channel.
THANK YOU for the encouragement Samuel, I will definitely check out rr as well. i am trying to grow this channel but i have had a herd time carving out the time to get it all together. i have about 12 more how to vids recorded including a crazy outdoor kitchen project pizza oven etc. but i just got to clear some time. we have another channel on fishing ua-cam.com/users/RogersRigs. over there i have a vid of filleting a perch in my long john's and it got over o million views! but i haven't been able to duplicate that since. Anyway thanks for the encouragement. I'm gonna go edit a vid now!
@@TheHowToHeadquarters man I hope you can grow your channel too because so many people would benefit from your knowledge!! I've been doing tons of house remodel work the past couple years which has caused me to watch a boat load of informative construction videos on youtube, and your skills/knowledge/delivery are right up there with the best creators I've come across! I'm sure its probably a pretty big challenge to find time to edit/post the videos while also doing your construction work... Maybe you could reach out to some of the other youtube creators and see if you could do a cross promotion with them (RR buildings, Landberg Tile, Matt Risinger, Sal Diblasio, The Tile Coach ect..) I know that kind of exposure on other channels can really help grow audience.... Regardless man I'm a big fan of the work you do and the videos that I've seen so far, so hopefully you keep creating and the audience arrives!
@@samuelbell626 THANK YOU!!!! I really want to fill that gap in the masonry trade. there is not too much on YT yet. its is a really dying skillset. I don't want to abuse your time. but if you have a moment what are the top 3 masonry videos you would like to see? stuff/questions you have run into in your remodeling experience. THANK YOU !
@@TheHowToHeadquarters shoot I posted a big reply a couple minutes ago that listed out all the ideas I could think of off the top of my head but I think the comment might have gotten removed by YT since I added my email to it...? I added my email cause I'd could honestly shoot you a pretty good sized list of masonry videos I'd like to see if that would be helpful! I'm a total noob/DIYer so I think I would have pretty common questions that people would be searching for. Hopefully that first initial comment with the ideas and my contact info did make it to you but if not just let me know!
i know that frustration! thanks for the time. i would love to see a list of vid ideas I think you can find my email through my other channel Rogers Rigs. I list a website there
Why not just use existing flashing??
Ask and you shall recieve
yep! anything for you!! how do you flash for veneer?
Similar..just a 2x6 covered in colored steel..the board ur using is definitely a notch above our cheap fir..we also get alot of snow here so battling the same elements..i also like the caulk youve chosen..good stuff
yep. lexall can fix everything. i bet it could fix world hunger if given a chance:-)