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Although chimneys look like simple brick or stone columns, they are actually complex structures with a number of different pieces and parts. Because the chimney is constantly exposed to the elements, its masonry is at greater risk for damage and breakdown. If a summer rainstorm has left you with a leaky chimney, contact SootAway today. Our expert staff can identify and resolve the source of your leaky chimney! Visit to know more. – PowerPoint PPT presentation

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Title: Signs and Causes of a Chimney Leak


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  • Signs and Causes of a Chimney Leak
  • What causes chimney leaks?
  • Although chimneys look like simple brick or stone
    columns, they are actually complex structures
    with a number of different pieces and parts.
    Because the chimney is constantly exposed to the
    elements, its masonry is at greater risk for
    damage and breakdown.
  • The following are some of the most common causes
    of chimney leaks.
  • Chimney cap The chimney cap protects the top of
    your flue from water entry, as well as animals
    and debris. Without a properly fitted chimney
    cap, the flue and fireplace are left completely
    exposed to water entry from rain.
  • Flashing Flashing is the water tight strips that
    seal the seam between your roof and the chimney
    structure. If flashing is incorrectly installed,
    damaged, or merely loses its seal due to wear and
    tear or age, water can easily seep through any
    gaps. This can cause water damage to not only the
    roof and chimney, but also the ceilings and
    walls around the chimney.
  • Masonry damage If one side or part of your
    chimney is often directly exposed to rainfall or
    other sources of water, the masonry may
    deteriorate or become damaged faster than the
    rest of the chimney. Water can cause bricks to
    crack and spall in addition to making your
    chimney look aged or unkempt, it can also affect
    the structural stability of the chimney and lead
    to chimney leaks.
  • Symptoms of a Leaky Chimney
  • Many homeowners falsely assume that all leaky
    chimneys present themselves as visible water in
    the fireplace or flue. However, because of the
    size and complexity of most chimney systems,
    chimney
  • leaks are often not recognized until theyve
    already caused significant damage.

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If a summer rainstorm has left you with a leaky
chimney, contact SootAway today. Our chimney
sweep expert staff can identify and resolve the
source of your leaky chimney! Source
https//www.sootaway.net/2018/11/06/signs-and-caus
es-of-a-chimney-leak/
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