Here the lead flashings have become loose and popped out of the chase.
Chimney back gutter leak.
My 1930 chalet bungalow has a long standing problem with damp leaking in around one of the chimneys.
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.
You can see that the very purpose of the chimney crown is to keep rain out.
These back gutters are all made to order to ensure you get the best product for your property.
Chimney back gutter repair.
If water is dripping behind your gutter it s probably because it was installed without any flashing over the back of the gutter.
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.
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This photo shows the roof and east chimney.
A gutter apron is a bent piece of flashing that tucks up under the shingles and over the gutter.
The bricks go up around the tile flue liners but at the top you need something to stop the rain and snow from just falling in around the tiles.
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.
A properly installed chimney cricket will direct water and debris around the chimney and off the roof.
Leaking chimney flashing externally this is the type of thing to look for.
If your chimney doesn t have one watch for holes rusting through the flashing.
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.
Rain gutters take a lot of abuse.
If neither side leaks go to the back of the chimney and repeat everything.
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.
The chimney crown is the cement part on top of the chimney.
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.
Any chimney wider than 30 in.
Dec 11 2002.
Do not get water on the vertical chimney surface yet.
