Flashing is the stuff that keeps out water at the point where the chimney enters the roof. One end of it mashes into the bricks, and the other tucks under the shingles.

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Over time, flashing can pull away from the roof, leaving gaps that water can run into. Check to ensure that flashing is firm to the roof and under shingles above skylights, vents and chimneys.

Roof leaks plague countless homeowners each year. Talk to experienced roofers, and they’ll tell you the vast majority of leaks happen at flashings. A roof flashing is a transitional material.… ...

The reroofing process goes like this: First the old roof is stripped. This includes the shingles, the flashing and all of the flashing around the vent pipes (known as roof jacks) and chimneys.

The chimney to roof flashing is designed to prevent water leakage where the chimney penetrates through the roofing material. The flashing is made of sheetmetal and can rust over time.

Q. I have a leak in the roof by the chimney. I think the flashing is leaking. I checked the attic and I can see a line of daylight, near the chimney. How can I close that gap? ANONYMOUS CALLER ...

Flashing always goes on top of the shingles where you can see the flashing, to allow water running down the wall and chimney to flow over the flashing, preventing leaks. Sometimes a roofer will put a ...

Dear James: Our 3-year-old light-colored roof already has dark stains over most of it, except for near the chimney. Why is that, and how can we stop the ...