Clean any leaves or other debris out of the gap between the flashing and chimney.
How to fix a leaky roof around a chimney.
Roof flashing around chimneys can separate from the brick allowing rainwater to leak inside the house.
If you notice water stains on the ceiling near a fireplace and the roofing isn t damaged there s a good chance the chimney flashing needs attention.
To repair loose roof chimney flashing.
How to fix a roof leak around the chimney chimney cap a new chimney cap may keep water from entering the top of the chimney and help keep critters out flexible roof sealant apply flexible roof sealant black jack roof patch rubberized roof cement from a can or tube to fill holes gaps flashing and loose shingles around the chimney.
My roof is leaking around the chimney.
Leaks around fireplace chimneys are common and can be hard to identify the source.
The roof shingles around a chimney can also have problems although shingles are one of the least common causes for a chimney leak.
How to fix a leaky roof by a chimney.
Many residential roofers lack the sheet metal expertise to handle reflashing a chimney.
If the leak does show up in this area have an expert check and repair the shingles.
Applying roofing cement to gaps between metal flashing and the chimney.