My firm gets more calls about leaks around chimneys than about any other problem. More often than not, the culprit is the flashing–the sheet metal that keeps the intersection between the chimney and ...

This article was published 20/03/2004 (7200 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current. QUESTION: I live in an older home with an outside chimney. Two years ago I replaced the old ...

One of the most common causes of damage to the home is water penetration around the chimney. It's important to check the condition of the flashing around the chimney and the chimney itself for signs ...

(MENAFN- GetNews) Homeowners across North Texas continue to face water intrusion issues tied to aging roofs and chimney systems, leading to growing attention on proper flashing repair and replacement ...

Q. We have had a persistent leak in the ceiling by our fireplace. I read in your column that a saddle or a cricket behind the chimney would help this. We had a new saddle installed but have found that ...

Pry, chisel and scrape off old metal flashings and roofing cement. Before you do anything, get your ladder, roof brackets and safety harness set up so you can work safely and efficiently on the roof.

(MENAFN- GetNews) Local homeowners in Dallas can now better understand the importance of proper chimney flashing, common warning signs of failure, and how professional repair helps prevent costly ...

Where to start with chimneys? Probably here: A chimney is not just an elongated window, not just a portal from inside to outside with deep, brick sills. A chimney, in fact, is a machine for generating ...