Use a circular saw to saw grooves into the mortar joints.
Flashing brick chimney flat roof.
Saw as high as the.
Pan flashing should extend at least 12 inches up the roof plane.
Cut and fold pan flashing to fold up the back of the chimney and over the sidewall trim.
Rivet the pan flashing to the sidewall flashing.
Screw the pan flashing to the roof with gasket screws.
A do it yourself video detailing step by step how to flash a chimney with our metal roofing chimney kit.
Chimney flashing can allow roof leaks in the transition area between the chimney and the roofing materials.
It s important to differentiate water coming into the firebox which could simply be entering through an uncovered flue.
The flashing on a chimney is one of the biggest reasons for roof leaks.
Secure the cap flashing by inserting the flashing s flange.
Bend the cap flashing around the front of the chimney.
The grooves should be 1 inch 2 5 cm deep.
Fit the front cap flashing around the front of the chimney.
This chimney also has issues with deteriorating brick as evidenced by the fragments of spalling brick lying on the roof.
That part of the flashing is very vulnerable to leaks.
If this is the case the chimney may simply need a chimney cap.