We’ve been lucky these last few weeks in Nashville. The weather seems to be at a balmy 60+ degrees for December. But, as the weather gets colder, we will soon be dreaming about cozy fireplaces and sipping hot chocolate near the chimney. Today, let’s talk about the condition of your chimney.
Every 3-5 years, you should have your chimney cleaned. You should also have it inspected by an experienced Nashville Roofing Company, like us, to inspect for any leaks that may have incurred through the year. A leaky chimney can do incredible damage to your home. Here is an example of what we found underneath a leaky chimney.
As this story and countless others we have seen from service calls, the results from a leaky chimney is due to improper installation of flashing. Flashing is used as a layer of sheet metal or copper that covers the gap where the chimney and roof line meet. Each piece is custom fitted to prevent any water seeping through. With chimneys, flashing is installed in two layers – one under the roofing material and another along the side of the chimney, creating a water-tight fit.
A quality flashing material should be used to prevent damage or early corrosion. Or, sometimes caulk loosens and creates gaps that need to be resealed or flashing is missing completely. In any of these cases, our Roof Repair team will solve any leak issues around your chimney. Every chimney is different, as well as roof materials, which makes the chimney flashing a project that can only be completed by an experienced Nashville roofing company.
When our Nashville roofers come to fix your chimney, we will closely examine the flashing for potential problems. Give Roofing by Design, Inc. a call today at (615) 452-0161 to schedule your appointment!
