How To Fix Roof Flashing Around Chimney

Fit an 8 inch 20 3 cm piece of square step flashing over the chimney s front corner.

How to fix roof flashing around chimney.

To repair loose roof chimney flashing. 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. Leaks around fireplace chimneys are common and can be hard to identify the source. Bend the corner flashing tightly around the corner.

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Apply a generous amount of roofing cement behind the flashing. If you do not wish to form your own corner flashing you can buy pre bent pieces and cut them to size or use a piece of corrugated aluminum which is easier to bend. It is attached to one side of the chimney and one side on the roof. Use a chisel to remove any hardened roofing cement.

Pound the flashing into the grooves and fasten with the drive in expanding anchors. Seal the seam between the cap and step flashing with urethane roofing cement or silicone caulking compound as shown at right. Clean any leaves or other debris out of the gap between the flashing and chimney. Step flashing on roof peak.

Before going up on the roof to do the replacement it is recommended that measurements are taken around the chimney so that the flashing can be ordered. Applying roofing cement to gaps between metal flashing and the chimney. Chimney flashing is usually found under the shingles at a 90 degree angle. Set the flashing aside.

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. Use special masonry caulk to seal the joints between the flashing and the chimney. Place a small drop of caulk where the roof and chimney meet at the chimney corner. Roof shingle over step flashing.

Hammer 2 roofing nails into the flashing and roof.