roof leak: Leaking Roof? Maybe it's Improper Chimney Flashing! (Home Inspections Norristown) - 01/30/12 08:16 AM
 Leaking Roof?  Maybe it's Improper Chimney Flashing!
(Home Inspections Norristown)
 
Have a leaking roof?  Often times, that roof leak has nothing to do with the shingles and something to do with improper chimney flashing! 
Chimney flashing is used to prevent roof leaks between where the chimney and the roof meet. 
Chimney flashing leaks can happen for a number of reasons.
 
One reason is the chimney is not directly attached to the house frame and if the home settles, the flashing can pull away.
 
Another reason depends on the type of metal used for chimney flashing. That metal can corrode and rust over time … (13 comments)