Caulking Flashing Around Chimney

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Caulking flashing around chimney.

Most often when a chimney leaks the leak originates in that spot. Silicone caulk w caulking gun. In the second layer more sheet metal is inserted into the chimney mortar joints and folded over to cover the first layer. Apply a jelly bean size dollop of caulk at the corner where the chimney meets the roof.

Look for areas where water might be getting in gaps bent flashing holes made by roofing nails etc. Flashing is your main defense against leakage so you want to make sure it is securely fastened and that there are no holes or gaps. Embed the corner step flashing in the caulk and nail it to the roof with two roofing nails. Snip and bend a piece of prebent 8 in.

Check flashing around the base of the chimney along the walls and around the plumbing vents. Getting the right sealant on your flashing is the best bet. Square step flashing to fit 1 1 2 in. It is designed to be the seal that prevents water from entering your home by running down the chimney.

Effective roof flashing around a chimney includes two layers. One laying involves tightly playing sheet metal around the chimney edges. The first is called step flashing. Proper flashing around a chimney includes two layers.

Sections of l shaped sheet metal are woven into the shingle courses and lapped up the side of the chimney. A second layer of metal is embedded in the chimney mortar joints and folded down to cover the top of the step flashing.