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How To Do It:
Flashing Brick Chimneys
While the term "flashing brick chimneys" may sound like a way to
light up your home for the holidays, in actuality, chimney flashing
is a way to help better seal your chimney. If you are concerned
about the effects of the environmental elements on your chimney and
roof, then flashing brick chimneys may be a smart step for you and
your home. Flashing brick chimneys can protect your chimney against
water damage, dirt, and debris. If the flashing is done correctly,
it can even allow for some essential movement between the chimney
and the roof.
Brick chimneys are notoriously hard to install with flashing; but
that's not to say that flashing brick chimneys is impossible. The
first thing you will need to do is install the face flashing, which
will go on the lower part of the chimney. This flashing will be
wrapped around the sides of the chimney as well.
Flashing Brick Chimneys
The next step is the step flashing. This bends around each side of
the chimney as well and is then covered with a cap or with counter
flashing. The counter flashing should be set in the mortar at the
joints of the chimney and then bent on the sides of the chimney as
well. If the counter flashing is set into a reglet, you only have to
use one piece of counter flashing. However, if you decide to step
the flashing down the sides of the chimney you will need more than
one piece.
So now that the process of flashing brick chimneys has been
addressed, now it is time to really understand why flashing is so
important. Flashing brick chimneys is primarily a way to create a
protective barrier at the joint between the chimney and the roof so
water, dirt and debris doesn't get into the roof and cause erosion
or rot. But if you properly install it, flashing brick chimneys can
also provide a way for the roof and chimney to move slightly without
damaging each other. The pieces of flashing move over one another so
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Cedar
Shingles Can Add An Elegant Touch to Your Home
A cedar shingle roof can add aesthetic value to your home, and
exemplify unique character. Sometimes entire communities will
have predominantly cedar shingled roofs due to construction
methods at the time, or homeowner association rules of
construction code. This can give the surrounding area a
uniform and pleasing look.
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Free Falling with Gutters and
Downspouts
When it rains, you find out quickly if your gutters and
downspouts are clear of debris. If they are clogged with
leaves and debris, the rain can’t flow freely and backs up.
This usually results in water falling in a way it’s not
suppose to fall – like in a waterfall down the side of your
house leaving dirty water stains.
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Protecting My House with
Asphalt Roof Shingle Coverage
The roof on the house is usually the part of the structure
that takes the worst weather beating. It gets direct sunlight,
survives exposure to wind and hail, and withstands severe
storms. The roof also insulates the house. Asphalt shingles
are one of the most popular forms of roofing for many reasons
with asphalt roof shingle coverage providing important weather
protection.
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How To Do It: Flashing Brick
Chimneys
While the term "flashing brick chimneys" may sound like a way
to light up your home for the holidays, in actuality, chimney
flashing is a way to help better seal your chimney. If you are
concerned about the effects of the environmental elements on
your chimney and roof, then flashing brick chimneys may be a
smart step for you and your home.
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Stop That Draft:
Weather-stripping Sliding Glass Doors
Weather-stripping sliding glass doors can save you money and
make your house more comfortable. If you’ve ever sat by a
glass door and swore you could feel the wind blowing right
through it, you probably have weather-stripping in doors
and/or windows that has deteriorated. The result is a gap
between the frame and the glass doors. It may be too small to
see, but it’s big enough to create an air leak.
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Learning How to Remove Storm
Windows
Every homeowner quickly learns that there is more to owning a
house than just paying the mortgage. The countless little
maintenance projects add up in a hurry. Learning how to remove
storm windows is just one of those necessary steps to taking
good care of your home. The key is to know what time of year
to remove them, the safe way of doing so, and how to properly
store the windows until you need them again.
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