Chimney Back Gutter Leak

2 many chimney leaks are from cracks in the chimney crown.

Chimney back gutter leak.

A gutter apron is a bent piece of flashing that tucks up under the shingles and over the gutter. Rushing water during rainstorms exposure to weather extremes heavy loads of snow in the coldest climes clogs of fallen leaves and the general ravages of time. Chimney back gutter repair. Rain gutters take a lot of abuse.

If water is dripping behind your gutter it s probably because it was installed without any flashing over the back of the gutter. After taking advice i have had the chimney rebuilt with lead trays and new soakers but still have a problem with damp seeping in around the back gutter area. Here the lead flashings have become loose and popped out of the chase. Any chimney wider than 30 in.

Discussion in home and garden started by siliconslave jan 8 2014. The chimney crown is the cement part on top of the chimney. This photo shows the roof and east chimney. Show only op jan 8 2014 at 4 59 pm 1.

Needs a cricket or saddle basically a small roof built behind the chimney. If there are no leaks up to this point it means the leak is higher than the base flashing or nearby roof shingles. The gutter apron will prevent the dripping. Do not get water on the vertical chimney surface yet.

My 1930 chalet bungalow has a long standing problem with damp leaking in around one of the chimneys. Home centers sell a gutter apron in 10 ft. Http www justlead co uk peter scholey of just lead shows the fitting of a sheet lead back gutter to a chimney www justlead co uk. If neither side leaks go to the back of the chimney and repeat everything.

You can see that the very purpose of the chimney crown is to keep rain out. Water running down the face of the brickwork will seep in this can happen around any face of the chimney flashings also check the back gutter for splits holes or a lack of cover. A properly installed chimney cricket will direct water and debris around the chimney and off the roof. Dec 11 2002.

Leadworx back gutter chimney flashings are designed and fabricated to suit any chimney size and orientation using code 4 sheet lead milled to british standard bs en 12588. Leaking chimney flashing externally this is the type of thing to look for. These back gutters are all made to order to ensure you get the best product for your property.