Flashing Around Chimney Siding

Bend a piece of cap flashing to fit around the top corner of the chimney and add the cap flashing across the back of the chimney.

Flashing around chimney siding.

It s an l shaped piece of lead that fits in between each tile. Cut the side cap flashing to fit the angle of the roof so it overlaps each lower cap flashing at least 2 in. 4 inches go along the width of the tile and 3 inches along the wall. Proper flashing around a chimney includes two layers.

Roof chimney leak repair. When it rains hard water has been coming in thru the front part of the fireplace between the chimney and the house not down the chimney and chimney has a cap. If the shingle already has flashing on it the kickout flashing has to slip beneath it and you ll have to loosen or remove siding to do this. I also had a chimney guy come out to clean and check the chimney and all is good.

According to the federal emergency management agency fema improper roof flashing could lead to wood rot and even deck collapse. Flashing is a strip of metal usually aluminum about 8 inches long and bent at 90 degrees with each side at least 5 inches wide. Sections of l shaped sheet metal are woven into the shingle courses and lapped up the side of the chimney. On a wall to be covered with wood cement board vinyl or metal.

Pound the flashing into the grooves and fasten with the drive in expanding anchors. 05 01 2011 05 17 am 5. If the sidewall is stucco or solid wood like ours and you can t open it to get flashing behind it continue the step flashing to the peak of the roof then cover the step flashing with cap flashing photo 2. I had the flashing around the chimney checked and it received a thumbs up roof is only a year old.

It s length is the gauge lap 1 inch. Damaged or improperly installed roof flashing especially around the chimney or dormer is one of the most common causes of roof leaks. Wall flashing where siding meets a chimney clean out the gap use backer cord for large gaps and seal with good quality butyl caulk in clear colour. And more often than not the culprit is the flashing the sheet metal that keeps the intersection between the chimney and roof watertight.

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