Installing shingles around the chimney is particularly important as the joins between the surface of the roof and the vertical surface of the chimney creates the ideal place for leaks to occur.
Roofing around chimney.
Fit the chimney saddle around the back of the chimney.
The following are the most common reasons for leaks around chimneys.
For tile roofs the underlayment which keeps water out may be deteriorated.
They did a complete tear down replacement of the garage roof repaired the flashing around the chimney removed our old antenna and even spray painted the vents to match in 2 days.
Applying roofing cement to gaps between metal flashing and the chimney.
Nail the shingles and saddle into the roof.
A do it yourself video detailing step by step how to flash a chimney with our metal roofing chimney kit.
Use a hammer and roofing nails to attach the saddle to the roof.
Frame a wooden box to match roof pitch.
A builder mike guertin responds first check the chimney manufacturer s printed specs to determine the minimum clearance between the chimney and the framing.
According to the federal emergency management agency fema improper roof flashing could lead to wood rot and even deck collapse.
Damaged or improperly installed roof flashing especially around the chimney or dormer is one of the most common causes of roof leaks.
There may be a broken slate or tile nearby that is causing a leak.
Cover any exposed nail or screw heads with roofing cement.
To repair chimney flashing leaks.
Place shingles over the flat part of the saddle.
Apply roofing cement to the joint between the flashing and brick.
Secure the chimney saddle.
Chimney roof leaks are usually caused by gaps or cracks between the metal flashing used to join the chimney to the roof and the chimney.
We ve recently noticed two other leaks that we knew we should take care of of course we called the roofer that replaced the other section of roof.
Leaks around fireplace chimneys are common and can be hard to identify the source.
Insert roofing nails into the saddle and roof every 6 inches 15 2 cm.
In most cases the minimum clearance will be 1 or 2 inches.
Use masonry nails or screws to reattach the flashing tight against the chimney.
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If uncertain err on the conservative side.
Apply a generous amount of roofing cement behind the flashing.
Flaws in the roofing material above or adjacent to the chimney.