Flashing Brick Chimney Flat Roof

This chimney also has issues with deteriorating brick as evidenced by the fragments of spalling brick lying on the roof.

Flashing brick chimney flat roof.

That part of the flashing is very vulnerable to leaks. Most of the time the metal flashing has to be inserted into a slot into the face of the brick. If this is the case the chimney may simply need a chimney cap. Fit the front cap flashing around the front of the chimney.

Secure the cap flashing by inserting the flashing s flange. Chimney flashing can allow roof leaks in the transition area between the chimney and the roofing materials. Screw the pan flashing to the roof with gasket screws. The grooves should be 1 inch 2 5 cm deep.

Pan flashing should extend at least 12 inches up the roof plane. It s important to differentiate water coming into the firebox which could simply be entering through an uncovered flue. A do it yourself video detailing step by step how to flash a chimney with our metal roofing chimney kit. Cut and fold pan flashing to fold up the back of the chimney and over the sidewall trim.

Bend the cap flashing around the front of the chimney. Materials required 26 gauge galvanized sheet steel for prefabricated pieces drive in expanding anchors galvanized coil stock galvanized front base flashing galvanized step flashing polyurethane caulk self adhering roofing membrane ice and water barrier. Rivet the pan flashing to the sidewall flashing. Use a circular saw to saw grooves into the mortar joints.