Chimneys need maintenance on a regular basis Chimneys are the cause of many flat roofs. There are many types of chimneys on flat roofs. They come in different shapes and materials. Brick Chimneys are the most popular but there are fieldstone and enclosed chimneys with siding. We have been using Turbo Poly Seal by Bergstromm.com …
Chimneys need waterproofing, sealing or regrouting over time All chimneys need waterproofing or sealing over time. Sealing the crown and flashing will generally fix the chimney leak. The crown consists typically of a cement slab on top of the chimney that cracks and separates from the rest of the chimney. The flashing is the metal …
Repairing or Sealing a Chimney Watch the video for tips on what to look for to seal or repair a chimney. Most chimneys need some maintenance over the years. The flashing comes loose, or the grouting starts breaking out. Most roof leaks are due to a lack of chimney maintenance. To use the incorrect chimney sealant could …
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Incorrect Flashing causes the most Roof Repairs Roof repair and flashing are synonymous in the roofing industry. Flashing is the most important component of a flat roof. There is almost no commercial or residential roof that does not have flashing. What is flashing? Flashing is usually made from metal, copper or aluminum, that is used to make the …
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Caulking or silicone spray will not seal a chimney A proper chimney seal is crucial for any flat roof. Mortar cracks, chimney flashing and crown deterioration on a chimney will contribute to leaks on a flat roof. All chimneys need maintenance over time. The mortar grout is usually the first to go. Re-pointing a chimney is …
Chimney Re Pointing or Regrouting Chimney Grouting or Chimney Repointing. This is the most neglected part of chimney repairs. Most people will just try to caulk cracks or use some sealant. Removing old grout or cement from between the stone or bricks is not easy and can take up a lot of time. Fieldstone chimneys Fieldstone chimneys …
Chimneys have their functions but cause leaks on flat roofs Chimneys are constructed from the following materials: Oven baked bricks. (red clay bricks) Cinder block Fieldstone Wood framed chimneys with siding. Metal flue pipe chimneys. Clay pipe flue Stucco covered chimneys. Regardless of what they are constructed of, chimneys must have to flash to tie them …
Chimneys: Locating Leaks and Maintenance Needs -watch Videos Watch this video to see how we wrap it with a membrane to preserve it. Chimneys have three sections: Crown Body Flashing If you need a checklist of what you will need to repair your chimney you can find it here. The chimney is made from different types of materials: …
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Chimney Repairs Chimney repairs are inevitable over the years. The chimney crown or the cement grout or the flashing will need to be redone. The North where ice conditions are is where most repairs on chimneys are needed. Chimney Repair and Re-pointing Repointing a chimney is not the easiest thing. Watch the video what it took …
Chimney and Flat Roof Leaks Most chimneys and parapet walls are covered with tar, as a repair, to prevent leaks. However, the tar dries, hardens, and cracks creating fine fissures that expand over time. Water will penetrate these cracks and seep under the roof’s membrane making it appear as though the roof is leaking. Over time the …
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