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Chimney Leak

August 17, 2016 by Kyle Lyons 3 Comments

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Rain pouring into your living room or den can be an unwanted experience? So what if you have a fireplace in your living area and you get the unsightly brown spots or water dripping on the floor or running down after every rain.

 

chimney leak

 

Chimneys


Chimneys and fireplaces are beautiful and relaxing. If you are fortunate enough to have one in your living room then you can relax with a good book and listen to the crackle of a warm fire on a cold winter night. Or even better, maybe you have one in your bedroom and can set the mood with your spouse and a nice glass of wine!

chimney-flashing

The provide dimension to the outside of your home and give the classic America feel to most homes. But, if flashing is installed improperly or sealant begins to break down you can find yourself using the wine glasses to catch water and that romantic mood can quickly turn into a nightmare!

 

Problems with chimneys

 

What can cause these leaks? First, your flashing could be the biggest problem. So what if you have a brick fireplace, then check the sealant along your counter flashing. If it is broken or cracked, that is more than likely your problem. If you have siding on your home, check the corners of the chimney and flashing, the flashing wraps around the corner and any sealant can break down over time.

 

chimney brick

Some lesser known problems can include sealing of your brick. Over time your brick can become porous and create a sponge effect when it rains. Regardless of how good your chimneys flashing job is, it could still leak!

 

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If your chimney is any more than four foot wide you more than likely need to have a saddle installed to divert the water around each side of the chimney instead of directly in the back.

 

Check with your local professional roofing contractor and have an inspection done if you think you have any problems. It is better to make sure al of these problems are addressed during replacement but can be easily addressed if needed after your roof has been replaced.

Filed Under: Blog, Roofing Tagged With: Kentucky Roofs, Louisville roofing contractors, roof leaks, roof mainenance, roof replacement

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Comments

  1. Tony The Roofer says

    August 19, 2016 at 1:13 pm

    It’s actually a cool and useful piece of information. I’m happy that you simply shared this helpful information with us. Please stay us up to date like this. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  2. Aaron says

    September 11, 2016 at 4:37 pm

    Good information – we also believe that every chimney and roof need to be inspected thoroughly by roofing professionals only.

    Reply
  3. Bill White Roofing says

    January 9, 2017 at 4:50 pm

    Homeowners hardly ever think about their roofs and chimneys until it’s too late. It’s best to have everything inspected by a reliable roofing contractor on a regular basis to prevent major leaks and ruining the mood with your spouse.

    Reply

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