Rain gutters take a lot of abuse.
Chimney back gutter leak.
My 1930 chalet bungalow has a long standing problem with damp leaking in around one of the chimneys.
If there are no leaks up to this point it means the leak is higher than the base flashing or nearby roof shingles.
Leaking chimney flashing externally this is the type of thing to look for.
If neither side leaks go to the back of the chimney and repeat everything.
Discussion in home and garden started by siliconslave jan 8 2014.
These back gutters are all made to order to ensure you get the best product for your property.
The area of the leak is the highest point ie the back of the front chimney so using a roof latter hooked over the ridge is a no go due to the chimney.
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.
Chimney back gutter repair.
A gutter apron is a bent piece of flashing that tucks up under the shingles and over the gutter.
You can see that the very purpose of the chimney crown is to keep rain out.
The gutter apron will prevent the dripping.
Dec 11 2002.
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.
2 many chimney leaks are from cracks in the chimney crown.
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.
Home centers sell a gutter apron in 10 ft.
The chimney crown is the cement part on top of the chimney.
Here the lead flashings have become loose and popped out of the chase.
Needs a cricket or saddle basically a small roof built behind the chimney.
If your chimney doesn t have one watch for holes rusting through the flashing.
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Any chimney wider than 30 in.
This photo shows the roof and east chimney.
Do not get water on the vertical chimney surface yet.
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.
