Installing Roof Leak Barriers - Sealing in Chimneys

When working on sealing in chimneys, it can be aentire chimney. Then, install the shingles, making
tough job, especially when you are dealing with asure to trim them flush to the chimney front.
notorious leak source, one that is around aInstall the leak barrier of your choice 5" minimum
chimney on a home. The roof protection deckingup to the chimney front; install this over the
can settle and move separately from chimneys,non-exposed area of the shingles at chimney
making it even more difficult. Install leak barriersfront at a 5" minimum.
to accommodate this movement. InstallBe certain to leave the shingle sealant exposed at
Shingle-Mate or Deck Armor roof underlaymentthis area under the chosen leak barrier protection
flush to the leaking chimney wall; install a full 36"that is being used on the area under also the roof
of Weather Watch or Storm Guard leak barrierdeck protection above the chimney. Go up the
over the roof deck underlayment.chimney side's 5" minimum again and seal to all
Run up the chimney sides 5", the leak barrierthe areas by firmly pressing the membrane to
should run up the chimney in question up the sidesthe surface. This method will divert any water
a minimum of 5". Then, seal firmly into place bythat enters past the flashing and shingles back out
pressing the membrane, sealing in the chimneyof the roof system itself over the shingles that
wall area, and seal to the Shingle-Mate or Deckare installed.
Armor roof protection along the deck of theThere are two instances where you would install
home. Completely cover crickets, the chimneyeither Weather Watch or Storm Guard leak
crickets should also be completely covered withbarrier at the chimneys. Over the crickets of a
leak barriers as well. Install the shingles and thehome on the roof, making sure to abide by the
step-flashing over the leak barriers that were justchimney details that are set forth by code, and
installed on the roof.over the shingle method of sealing in a chimney.
To divert any leak water back out over the roofMaking sure to go by these procedures will ensure
shingles at chimney front. Install Single-Mate or theyour chimney on your home will be well protected
Deck Armor roof decking underlayment, makingagainst the weather elements.
sure it is flush to the chimney wall around the