1 Way To Repair A Chimney That Works Great

1 Way To Repair A Chimney That Works Great, that costs less than stucco. Most roofers tear out the metal flashing and redo the stucco, which can be very expensive for a repair of that size. Materials available today offer several ways to repair a chimney without breaking the bank. The standard way of tearing out the old flashing and then installing new flashing required a stucco person to come and install wire lath over the metal flashing. This procedure, though excellent, can get very costly.

In the photos, you can see that the above type chimney repair was done before. And by evedant of the fresh stucco not that long ago.

For many homeowners, after the expense of a roof replacement, adding a few thousand dollars more can be a lot to ask. So we offer an alternative to busting out the stucco, flashing, and installing all new. Having used this method for many years, we are confident of its long-lasting abilities. In this situation, we installed new flashing over the stucco and then applied our coat system. Whereas many roof contractors apply caulk over the flashing turnbar.

The Number 1 Way To Repair A Chimney That Works Great

The roof coatings of today are not the coatings sold at the large box stores of the past. Products such as elastomeric or silicone are excellent, especially when combined with a cloth fabric often made by the same company. In this case, we installed a fabric split over the stucco wall of the chimnet and the flashing. This is easily seen in one of the photos seen here.

Our steps are;

Pressure clean the chimney sides.
Install new flashing with a turnbar.
Install the cloth and silicone material.
Then we coated the complete chimney.

This procedure saves the homeowner money while getting the same results. For DIY able people, this is not that difficult. We have even used the fabric and silicone as flashing itself. Literally form it into the 90-degree angle of the chimney and shingles or a modified flat roof. Just ensure the chimney and roof material are clean. Use it to stop leaks, fill cracks, and more. It is 1 way to repair a chimney that works great.

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