Roofing Around Chimney

A builder mike guertin responds first check the chimney manufacturer s printed specs to determine the minimum clearance between the chimney and the framing.

Roofing around chimney.

A do it yourself video detailing step by step how to flash a chimney with our metal roofing chimney kit. For tile roofs the underlayment which keeps water out may be deteriorated. According to the federal emergency management agency fema improper roof flashing could lead to wood rot and even deck collapse. The proper installation of shingles and flashing will prevent leaks from happening saving you the trouble of reinstalling the roof before it is.

Flaws in the roofing material above or adjacent to the chimney. In most cases the minimum clearance will be 1 or 2 inches. Frame a wooden box to match roof pitch. Nail the shingles and saddle into the roof.

Apply a generous amount of roofing cement behind the flashing. 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. I couldn t be happier with the quality price customer service. 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.

Secure the chimney saddle. Leaks around fireplace chimneys are common and can be hard to identify the source. There may be a broken slate or tile nearby that is causing a leak. Place shingles over the flat part of the saddle.

Cover any exposed nail or screw heads with roofing cement. Use masonry nails or screws to reattach the flashing tight against the chimney. Fit the chimney saddle around the back of 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.

Apply roofing cement to the joint between the flashing and brick. Applying roofing cement to gaps between metal flashing and the chimney. Use a hammer and roofing nails to attach the saddle to the roof. The following are the most common reasons for leaks around chimneys.

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. 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. If uncertain err on the conservative side.