The Best Trick to Fix Chimney Leaks

This video shows where chimneys leak and the Best trick to Fix Chimney Leaks.
Flashing is the most common cause of leaks in a chimney. Usually, caulking is used to seal the flashing to the bricks. This caulking never lasts and causes more problems.

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Chapters:
0:00 Best Trick to Fix Chimney Leaks
0:17 Chimney Crown
0:44 Flashing
2:00 Masking Tape
2:25 Turbo Poly Seal
3:00 Fleece
3:40 2nd Coat

[thomasb.]

Just came across this video which addresses actually one of the issues im dealing with ... so far the best one solution (n makes so much sense) among all the ones I've watched so far. Now I gonna browse through your previous podcasts to see how I should deal with the mortar falling apart and the cracks on the crown lol ... many thanks

[iantobanter]

Here in Blighty we tend to use lead for flashing, chased into the brickwork

[darleneevans]

Loved the video and information you were in GA. This is the problem I have been having for 4 years. I see where little branches are growing in the step out brick. I paid a company $1100 to stop the chimney leak (water leaking in fireplace). After he did his job the leak continued. He could not figure out where the water was coming in at. The water is causing my sheetrock above the mantle to crack. I now realize my chimney gets wider and wider from the top to the mid section. Little step outs.

I have spoken with 3 contractors who work with brick. 1) One wanted $2000 just from looking at the photos taken with my phone. 2) Another wanted $1500 and spoke about painting with something - that scared me cause I don't want paint on my chimney. 3) Wanted $900, but was 95% sure he could fix the leak. However if he had to go higher than where the the little branches growing in the chimney are (2/3rds), it would cost me more money. I really need someone that is 100% able to stop the leak.

[asencyel]

i'm a semi-expert on sealent materials and their application on different substrates.

this guy is the real deal with hands of expertise and great long term results. i'm watching his videos for the past 2 years.

[NovaGraphicsC]

She's a committed photographer getting up on a sloped roof. Nice work!

[Urbanfour]

Very informative! I am trying to fix leak where the roof connects to my chimney so I can stop the spread of water damage and mold. You guys make a cute couple.

[trainwon]

My question is do you remove all the silicone before you use the Turbo Poly seal? Thanks for replying

[YouTubeCertified]

Great video. I was hoping to see how to repair the crown. Is it the same?

[devonshire]

Yes, nice work for both of you...what a team effort, please do more.

[jimvenizelos]

I used this product and it works well. But i believe its important to inspect this repair annually. After two yrs I've noticed some minimal deterioration. Still, easy to fix again.

[WeatherNut]

Excellent camera work and explaining the job making it easy for anyone

[rizz]

Would you recommend doing this for a brick basement entry? Bilco doors...

[BrandonWoods-dt]

Great instructional video. I can’t find what you use as the fleece? Do you have a pic of the product?

[pauleohl]

Maybe your repair with that black goop and fabric will work, but the traditional method is to cut out the mortar and bend over the flashing into the groove and mortar the flashing in place.

[brianbanks]

Love the video from you and your lovely wife it was very informative and I plan on doing this very thing on my chimney . Thanks so much to you both.

[LadaJavorek]

I was just wondering if you remove the caulking all the way around first before applying the Turbo Seal. Thank you.

[claudedaniels]

Great information and experience to teach a cure for re-dos and leaks that cause costly damage. Which causes more intense work👍

[scotthalpern]

Nice work. A bit worried about your safety on what appears to be a steep roof as I didn’t see a harnesses..

[anthonytodd]

Had to watch this one to see your fix...you are absolutely correct about the caulking on the flue cover and the tar on the mortar cap. Caulking is a proper application at the riglet cut counter flashing. The error is the type of caulking used and the preparation to the surface the caulking is to adhere to. Turbo Poly Seal would be a reasonable repair, but you should still properly prep the surface area (remove old caulking, clean the surface area of metal and brick); then and only then proceed with repair. Good job on taping off area, but with this you must insure that after the removal of the tape, a point of water intrusion has not been created. Discuss with your audience the wicking aspects of mortar and brick.

[davidlampe]

I’m going to get bergstrom turbo poly seal and get started with the transitions on the flashing on my roof.
I parged the parapet wall with tar some years ago and it is pulling away causing leaks. Should I clean the tar away from the wall before covering with the turbo poly seal? What’s the preparation steps for a successful project?