Chinney leaks

A very common spot for your roof to leak is at the chimney.   a damaged chimney crown can allow moisture to penetrate the brick itself and work through the masonry. Water can get thru shingles around flashing or can be leaking through the flashing itself.

The first step in correcting a leaking chimney is to identify where the leak is coming from. There is nothing worse than paying a roofer  to fix your flashing only to find out that the moisture was penetrating through the brick work itself and not the roof. There are a variety of ways to fix a leaking chimney. Sometimes all that is necessary is caulking in the flushing, sometimes just attaching the chimney crown. what's a burka become overly saturated and are allowing moisture to flow through them, more drastic steps may be necessary.

are you even seen it after a chimney has been rebuilt where it still leaks because the brick used allowed moisture to penetrate them. The brick were not properly rated to resist, moisture or shifting freeze and thaw cycles. A great solution to this is to install a rubber membrane or through wall flashing through the masonry itself, addition to this forming and pouring a chimney crown with a through all the flashing or rubber barrier above the masonry also will ensure your chimney never leaks again. well these last two measures are much more drastic and more involved, they have been proven time and time again to provide a leak free chimney.

Hartland michigan chimney repair

We can help you with all of your chimney repairs big and small from tuck pointing, chimney crowns, to a major restoration project call today for your free estimate. Our masonry restoration specialists are experts at all things brick block and stone.

Chimney leak, leaking chimney Highland Michigan

With  this horrendous winter we had this year many chimneys have taken much abuse. The constant freeze and thaw cycles have led to the duration of brick and mortar joints and sometimes erosion of the seal at the flashing.
Call today to have one of our professionals come out and help you with your leaking chimney. the constant shift in temperatures and weather in Michigan can really where your chimney's seal down. Its critical to properly address a leak when it starts a small leak can turn into a large leak and change from a small repair into a several thousand dollar project.  Call today to get a quote on fixing your chimney the week or your chimney flashing.

Hartland chimney flashing repair

We are happy to connect you with one of our skilled roofing and chimney experts for any of your flashing concerns. Our experts are specialized in roofing, chimney repair and stopping those pesky leaks. Tracking down the source of the leak can be quite a troublesome problem.
Leaks can come to the chimney crown the brickwork themselves deteriorated mortar joints chimney flashing or chimney counter flashing. improperly diagnosing this problem can lead to spending thousands of extra dollars. call today to have a professional come out and help you with your chimney related problems.

Chimney Flashing Leaks Michigan

Having proper chimney flashing and chimney counter flashing is critical to ensure that your chimney does not leak. Chimney's flashing in Michigan should be two parts. The step flashing which sits below the shingle and comes up alongside of the brick and the counter flashing. for counter flashing to be most effective it should be cut into the brickwork. finally the chimney flashing should be sealed with neoprene or caulk

Michigan Chimney Crown

CHIMNEY REPAIR TIPS REPLACING THE CHIMNEY CROWN Many times as a homeowner or property investor you will find your chimney in need of some minor chimney repair or chimney sweeping.  The first step is gain access to the chimney. If your chimney is 30 feet tall and inaccessible it may be wise to hire a chimney repair specialist. Most reputable masonry contractors will provide you with a free estimate. Once you have gained access to your chimney you can begin the repair process. The second step is to assess the level of chimney repair necessary. If your chimney crown is cracked this can often times be a simple enough chimney repair to perform for an experienced do-it-yourselfer. The chimney crown is the top concrete part of the chimney.  Any chimney crown repair begins with the removal of the damaged crown. Most Chimney repair specialist will chip away the concrete with a rotary hammer or pneumatic chisel. As a DIY homeowner an older and more manual method may be necessary to remove the chimney crown. For this I would recommend a chisel, 5 lb sledge hammer, & brick hammer. Of coarse the tool necessary for chimney repair and chimney crown replacement are dependent on the size and thickness of the crown. Once you have removed the chimney crown inspect the flue on the chimney. The chimney flue liner is the ceramic insert that runs up the center of the chimney. If the flue is cracked it may be time to call in a chimney repair professional. Provided the chimney flu is in sound condition you can begin replacing the chimney crown.  The next step in the chimney repair process is the clean and loose debris and dust of the top of the chimney. Use a stiff bristle brush to clean of any particles. The next step in the chimney repair process is to mix up some concrete. In most cases I recommend that the DIY homeowner use a redi-mix concrete. When I do a chimney repair I prefer using fiber reinforced crack resistant concrete. I have found that the thicker/stiffer the concrete is mixed the less likely it is to run down the side of the chimney this will make for a cleaner chimney repair. When working in a warmer climate and temperatures exceed 80 degrees on the day you do your chimney repair you will want to mix your concrete more thin/loose. Make sure to slope your concrete away from the ceramic flue liner to allow for proper water drainage. I find that when you make your chimney crown thicker it makes for a longer lasting chimney repair. On Most chimney repairs on chimney crown pour the concrete 4-7 inches thick at the flue and slope it down to a 2 inch edge. Achieving a smooth finish on your concrete can take years of practice to master but with some patience most DIY homeowners can handle this repair The above information has been provided for the benefit of the DIY homeowner by Mark Allen Maupin  of Brick Repair LLC (248) 895-7752. Brick Repair LLC Is a local Michigan chimney cleaning and chimney sweeping masonry repair contractor with the last 12 years specialized in masonry restoration and repair. We are experts at matching brick and mortar color We offer free estimates for any of the following services: Chimney repair, Chimney construction, Chimney crown repair, chimney cap replacement, Chimney rebuilds, Chimineas Tuckpointing, Natural stone, Limestone replacement, Cultured stone, brick porch repair, Brick porch construction, Brick wall construction, toothing work, pointing and repointing work, grout replacement, and historic restoration. We look forward to the opportunity to help you with and brick, block or stone project. Auburn Hills, Beverly Hills, Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Bloomfield township, Brighton, Canton, Clarkston, Clawson, Commerce,Livonia, Madison Heights, Milford, New Hudson, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Orchard Lake, Orion, Orchard Lake, Ortonville, Pontiac, Redford, Rochester, Rochester Hills, Dearborn, Dearborn Heights, Ferndale, Drayton Plains, Eastpointe, Farmington, Farmington Hills, Grosse pointe, Highland, Highland Park, Howell, Hunington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Orion, Lathrup Village, Lincoln Park,  Romulus, Roseville, Royal Oak, South Lyon, Southfield, Sterling Heights, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Utica, Walled Lake, Waterford, West Bloomfield, White Lake Oakland County, Wayne County, Macomb County, Livingston County

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Repairing your brickwork

Mark Maupin of Brick Repair LLC (248) 895-7752 Is a local Michigan mason contractor with the last 12 years specialized in masonry restoration, chimney repair, and historic restoration. We hope any information gained from this article is beneficial to the homeowner or contractor faced with a masonry maintenance issue. Please feel free to call Mark for a free masonry maintenance consultation. or through the web at Michiganchimneyrepair.com
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