Just like you, I sat at my house wondering how to install lead flashing around a chimney. The process seemed complicated and laborious to me initially. A properly installed roof flashing can be used for thirty years or so. You need to consider the shape, condition, and size of your chimney for the installation process.
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What are signs that you need to replace chimney flashing?
When the chimney begins to leak internally or externally.
When you can hear or see dripping, puddles, etc
When the chimney is rusted or eroded partially or completely
When you can see discoloured bricks around the chimney.
When water is collected inside the firebox
How to install chimney flashing?
Parts of the roof are broken to fit the body/pipe of the chimney
The chimney is positioned, the space of the flashing is discovered and marked
The sheet of vinyl flashing is installed on the top
Parts of flashing i.e front flashing, back flashing, and side flashing is attached.
All portions are sealed with caulk to ensure there is no gap
Then, chimney flashing is attached to the roof with cement.
The last step for installing chimney flashing is applying a sealant to create a waterproof seal for the chimney.
The cost of counter flashing chimney installation depends on the size of flashing required for your house. In case, you don't want to operate power tools, call professionals to install flashing around a chimney.
This is all from my end on how to install lead flashing around a chimney.
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How to install lead flashing around a chimney ?
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