Roofing Around Chimney

Cover any exposed nail or screw heads with roofing cement.

Roofing around chimney.

Applying roofing cement to gaps between metal flashing and the chimney. 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. For tile roofs the underlayment which keeps water out may be deteriorated. Use masonry nails or screws to reattach the flashing tight against the chimney.

The proper installation of shingles and flashing will prevent leaks from happening saving you the trouble of reinstalling the roof before it is. Apply roofing cement to the joint between the flashing and brick. Place shingles over the flat part of the saddle. Use a hammer and roofing nails to attach the saddle to the roof.

In most cases the minimum clearance will be 1 or 2 inches. Leaks around fireplace chimneys are common and can be hard to identify the source. Fit the chimney saddle around the back of the chimney. Nail the shingles and saddle into the roof.

There may be a broken slate or tile nearby that is causing a leak. Secure the chimney saddle. 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.

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. 47 reviews of lansford roofing we have a wood shake roof and about 1 1 2 years ago we replaced a whole section of our roof because it was pouring rain through one of the canned lights and we were told it was beyond repair. The following are the most common reasons for leaks around chimneys. If uncertain err on the conservative side.

To repair chimney flashing leaks. Apply a generous amount of roofing cement behind the flashing. Flaws in the roofing material above or adjacent to the chimney. 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.

Insert roofing nails into the saddle and roof every 6 inches 15 2 cm. If you are going to install shingles on a new roof they should be on all surfaces of the roof including around the chimney hips and valleys of the roof. 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. A do it yourself video detailing step by step how to flash a chimney with our metal roofing chimney kit.