Comprehensive Chimney Leak Solutions
Whether your chimney system is masonry or prefabricated, water intrusion can cause extensive damage and lead to big expense and major repairs. Is your chimney suffering from a leak? Give Black Moose Chimney & Stove a call today! We perform thorough chimney inspections and specialize in leak troubleshooting. Whatever the cause of your leak, we’ll locate it and make the necessary repairs to prevent further damage.
What Is Flashing & Why Is It A Common Cause Of Leaks?
Flashing
Although water can make its way into the chimney system through a number of entry points, flashing is one of the most common places for water intrusion. Flashing refers to the sheets of metal strategically layered at the meeting point of the roof and chimney.
Poor Installation
One of the leading causes of flashing failure is poor installation. In order to be effective, step and counter flashing should be strategically layered where the roof and chimney meet. Each layer should be smooth and free of dents or rivets, and very few screws should be used. Unfortunately, not everyone knows the proper flashing installation methods or takes the time to do the job right.
Animals/Wind/New Roof
Even if your flashing is properly installed, animals and strong winds can lift layers or create dents where water can pool and rust through. Additionally, when you have a new roof put on, your flashing can be damaged or lifted during the process.
Poor Materials
Another common cause of flashing failure is poor material choice. Although aluminum can serve your chimney system for some time, stainless steel is much more durable and will help keep your system dryer longer.
Call Black Moose Chimney & Stove Today!
If your flashing is no longer serving your chimney system, Black Moose Chimney & Stove can help. For more information or to schedule an appointment with one of our National Chimney Sweep Guild (NSCG)-certified sweeps, give us a call at (603) 525-7905
Testimonials
Happy Clients, Happy Homes
But recently, we had an emergency situation at our home involving our chimney & oil furnace flue, which was caked full of soot from a malfunctioning furnace. They came & cleaned out both flues in no time, even going up on the roof with snow on it! They cleaned up after their work in the interior rooms where the oil furnace and the woodstove are located. Great work. Reasonable prices. Very nice people. You can’t go wrong with Black Moose.
Others: Communications could be more effective. Despite early coordination about scope of work (multiple flues within same chimney) the estimate provided did not reflect this and the final invoice was significantly more than the estimate provided.
Quote for follow-on chimney relining was significantly more than that offered by other companies in the area (and far more than neighbors experienced for similar work accomplished by other companies)
