Rot in your roof rafters joints or other structures.
Rot where chimney meets roof.
But not all chimney flashing problems are the result of poor installation.
Another event that could happen although i have never heard of it actually happening is that you could get so much moisture in your attic that it could condense and roll down the stringer onto your chimney.
When moisture enters your roof it can penetrate your attic and possibly the ceiling area.
Get free estimates from chimney repair companies.
It has happened and usually isn t discovered until people have spent a terrible sum fixing everything else.
Debris builds up behind that dam and holds moisture which leads to rusted flashing and wood rot.
Mildew mold and bad odors.
A chimney sweep or a mason performs chimney flashing repairs.
Damaged or improperly installed roof flashing especially around the chimney or dormer is one of the most common causes of roof leaks.
Consistent moisture is known to cause wood rot roof damage attic issues and drywall damage around the ceilings.
Also if your chimney is near the peak of the roof your chimney should have a triangle metal tent on the high side where the chimney meets the roof to prevent pooling at the base of the chimney.
Damage to the walls and ceilings.
So chances are if you ve been looking into your roof and its flashing you have questions.
Soffit fascia damage.
A wide chimney forms a dam on your roof.
This flashing may come loose or break off due to high winds or other extreme weather conditions.
We have a roof leak which seems to be mystifying our roofer.
Even if the roof has been properly flashed against the sidewall this one hasn t water can still run down the side of the house and behind the siding causing rot.
Any chimney wider than 30 in.
According to the federal emergency management agency fema improper roof flashing could lead to wood rot and even deck collapse.
Leaks from your chimney are not always so easily detected but they can cause major structural damage if not taken care of readily.
6 months after our roof was reshingled and about 2 years after a total chimney rebuild we are still dealing with a roof leak along where the chimney meets the roof of the house leaking inside and running down wall above fireplace.
Needs a cricket or saddle basically a small roof built behind the chimney.
Chimney flashing is a sheet of metal installed around the base where the roof and chimney meet to prevent leaking.
