Woodpecker?? Attacking the Chimney Flashing
DebiTinCO
16 years ago
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Comments (1)It's not clear whether your chimney is exterior or interior, but some possibilities: The leaks are most likely due to faulty flashing. Even if the flashing was redone, there's no real guarantee it was done properly. The flashing needs to be set into the mortar joints; this usually means using a diamond blade to create a groove in which to seat the flashing. Most old time masons would say that paint is the worst thing for a brick chimney. The paint inevitably traps moisture which then freezes and causes the spalling. Left alone, brick forms its own weather resistant surface - there's lots of brick in excellent shape after centuries of exposure. Anything added to the brick such as paint or sealer prevents the formation of the protective layer and is counter productive. Burning gas does produce chemicals which can attack masonry. This might be a good reason for installing a stainless steel liner but such a liner would not have anything to do with the leaks or spalling. I'd look for a mason who specializes in historic restoration. He/she should have the knowledge and experience to evaluate your chimney....See MoreDebiTinCO
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