Why Is My Roof Leaking Where the Roof Meets the Wall?

Counterflashing may not be the most exciting part of your roof, but it's one of those small details that can make a big difference in keeping water out. When it's damaged, worn out, or no longer doing its job, rainwater can start looking for a way inside.

New counterflashing was installed around the roof area to provide a fresh protective barrier where the roof meets the wall. Once installed, the top of the counterflashing was sealed with a high-quality waterproof sealant to help close off gaps and keep water from sneaking behind it.
Picture counterflashing as a doorman for your roof. Its main job is to make sure rainwater doesn’t sneak past the entrance and cause trouble inside.

A proper seal is just as important as the metal itself. The waterproof sealant helps create a tight barrier along the top of the counterflashing, giving rainwater fewer opportunities to sneak behind the flashing and cause trouble. Because apparently, water has enough hobbies already without adding exploring your walls to the list.

With the new counterflashing and sealant in place, the roof gets an extra layer of protection where the roof and wall meet. It's a relatively small roofing project, but sometimes the small details are the ones that keep a roof repair from becoming a much bigger headache.

At Anchor Point Roofing, the top-rated roofing company and your trusted roofing company, every part of the roofing system deserves attention—even the pieces that don't get much attention in the neighborhood. Because when it comes to keeping rain outside, there's no such thing as a small detail.

Location: Chicago, IL