Repair Roof Around Chimney

Seal the sides of the chimney with prebent pieces of step flashing under each course of shingles photos 4 and 5.

Repair roof around chimney. When above beyond s certified chimney repair experts install new flashing we take the time to make sure the new material is a perfect fit in terms of shape and size for your chimney and roof. Instead sealing the chimney crown with a liquid sealant we used a rubber membrane. The chimney is covered in wood siding. The house is 10 years old and the problem has been a recurring one over the last 3 5 years.

To repair loose roof chimney flashing. In much of california cement tile roofs abut a wood framework around the chimney which is in reality is a flu pipe in a wood box. Applying roofing cement to gaps between metal flashing and the chimney. Most of the time the metal flashing has to be inserted into a slot into the face of the brick.

When a roof leaks the problem is often due to leaks in and around the metal roof flashing that protects roof edges valleys and the junctions between roofing and obstructions such as chimneys dormers and vent pipes. Leaks around fireplace chimneys are common and can be hard to identify the source. Along the edges or closer if necessary to flatten the metal. How to fix a leaky roof by a chimney.

Nail it to the roof along the top edge. If you notice water stains on the ceiling near a fireplace and the roofing isn t damaged there s a good chance the chimney flashing needs attention. Clean any leaves or other debris out of the gap between the flashing and chimney. The flashing on a chimney is one of the biggest reasons for roof leaks.

Galvanized roofing nails about every 6 in. My roof is leaking around the chimney. We have the correct tools and training and take pride in doing every job right the first time. Expert advice on how to repair roof flashing and chimney flashing prevent ice dams and solve other roof flashing problems.