DoItYourself.com Community Forums > Exterior Improvement Center > Roofing, Gutters and All Waterproofing Anywhere

new roof with leaking chimney

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

01-10-03, 10:43 AM

jpa7159

Visiting Guest

Posts: n/a

new roof with leaking chimney

I have a fairly new roof and confirmed that the roof is not leaking. It's the chimney. How would I seal my chimney? The leaking is coming through the mortor of the chimeny? What product would best seal this mortor?

Upvote

01-10-03, 03:21 PM

twelvepole

Member

Join Date: Aug 2000

Location: USA

Posts: 15,047

Upvotes: 0

Received 1 Upvote on 1 Post

Chimney leak

If you have a new roof, perhaps they did not properly flash around the chimney? Did you have a leak problem before you got the new roof?

If you think your chimney is 'leaking,' I would recommend having the chimney inspected by a professional chimney specialist before proceeding. There are masonry sealants available. Without knowing the age and condition of the chimney, if it has a cap, and without knowledge of where you are having the moisture problem, it is difficult to provide advice.

Upvote

01-21-03, 05:02 PM

woodpecker

Visiting Guest

Posts: n/a

call the roofer and tell him whats up. sometimes we will meet you half way. its somewhat of a task to "repoint" chimney flashing but if its a small tear in the lead there is a caulk called"geocell" get it in clear and seal up anything you see that might be a problem(just dont make a mess) the stuff sticks underwater when applying. if its a mess up there just get it done right because interior damage may cost much more to repair in the long run

Upvote

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Show Printable Version

Email this Page

Roofing, Gutters and All Waterproofing Anywhere
Ventilation

A

AS on Jan 15, 2003

I am hoping I might get some feedback and comments on a suggestion that is being made by a roofer. We are persuing some additional venitlation for our attic, in an attempt to reduce the warm temperature that persist even during the winter months. The suggestion that we received was to install 2 Whirly Bird vents. In case it's unclear what a "whirley bird" is, the explanation we received is that it's a wind powered vent that spins (on ball bearings) to remove warm air and moisture while bringing in the cold outside air. A final note the sofet vents and ridge vents are adequate and just recently have been improved to provide additional ventilation to no avail. Also, an insulation contractor has determined the current attic insulation is sufficient. Any negative or positive comments regarding the Whirley Bird or it's effectiveness would be greatly appreciated. ThanksRead More
Roofing, Gutters and All Waterproofing Anywhere
ridge vent

C

ccarruth on Jan 22, 2003

Does anyone know the average cost for installing a ridge vent on an existing roof? Price per ft or something like that would be fine. Also, how difficult is it to install continuous soffit vents in existing soffits?Read More

Ask a Question