When it comes to safeguarding your home from the elements, one challenge that demands particular attention and careful planning is chimney leak repair.
Chimney leaks are among the most common roof leaks homeowners experience and can be challenging to deal with, especially if you’ve never dealt with them before. Typically, however, if there is a leak around your chimney you’ll most likely need flashing repair/replacement.
It may be that the flashing around the chimney is inadequate, worn, or corroded, or that it was improperly installed in the first place. Do not use caulk to repair these flashings! Whenever it’s practical to replace damaged roof flashing, have your roofing contractor do so.
4 Steps to Chimney Leak Repair
- Thorough Inspection: A comprehensive chimney leak repair job kicks off with a thorough inspection. Rushing into flashing replacement isn’t the solution. Your chimney’s base and walls undergo scrutiny to assess the extent of the damage. This evaluation guides your roofer in determining the precise repair approach. Expect potential replacement needs not only for flashings but also for siding and decking, all pinpointed during this thorough assessment.
- Clearing the Way: Often, the initial task involves removing worn-out materials from the chimney’s base. Old flashings and seals make way for precisely installed new counterparts. Bid adieu to former roof cement and waterproof caulking that sealed the flashing-shingle-chimney nexus. This phase extends to the removal of all flashings, siding, and possibly even plywood that no longer meets the grade.
- Flawless Flashing Renewal: Step and counter flashing inevitably warrant replacement. Any compromise—cracks, chips, tears, or bending—is unacceptable. The spotlight is on perfection. Restoring these elements is pivotal for a watertight and durable repair.
- Airtight Seal: New flashing takes its place, followed by employing masonry caulk to shroud flashing-chimney junctures. To guarantee impeccable results, flashing seams are sealed meticulously using waterproof roofing cement or specialized flashing cement/caulking. Your chimney’s readiness to defy leaks is sealed alongside these materials, ensuring long-lasting protection.
Stop Chimney Leaks Today – Hire a Roofing Contractor
Since improperly installed flashing leaves your home unprotected from rain, wind & hail and will allow water penetration to occur again and again, it is critical to handle repairs immediately.
If you need an experienced Delaware or Eastern Pennsylvania roofing repair contractor, call All Roofing Solutions. Specializing in residential and commercial roofing repair and replacement, we are a skilled local roofing company with over 15 years of experience and a reputation for honest and thorough service. We’ll be happy to assist you with your emergency roofing repaisr, large and small.
To schedule your free consultation, call 302-725-ROOF (7663) in Delaware or 610-551-ROOF (7663) in Pennsylvania. Contact us today and receive a discount of 15% off any roofing repair job.
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