How to repair chimney flashing

I show how to repair chimney flashing using tar. leaks in this area can turn into thousands of dollars of repairs.
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[@TheDisorderly1]

100lbs!?! That is tereffic Brad. Congrats!

[@kelcritcarroll]

Yum, homemade bread! Nice video!

[@zzubuzz]

At 2:50, why does that side not have tar over the top edge of the flashing like the other 3 sides? Thanks, was going to "think outside the box" and use 100% silicone, but after watching this I bought the Henry wet patch, the "Extreme" version which costs significantly more. But I won't take a chance it will last "20 years"..more like 2 years to patch up any small holes or at least inspect it. Plus every year spray on some clear waterproof stuff over the bricks and mortor. I'd have never known the area was leaking (once again) till I was in the bedroom and happend to notice the rain water running down the walls. I have beautifully finished oak floors, God thanks that I noticed it and was able to stop it immediately by placing some plastic storage tubs up in the attic. Now I have crumbled plaster ceiling and partially bubbled up paint on a wall to fix up (major work). But after this it will be my anual to maybe bi-anual thing to get on a ladder and do any patch work on that flashing. BTW this house was built in 1950 and all of the mortor and quite a few bricks were heavily deteriorating, I fudge packed it with two tubes of Sticka "masonary repair" calk rubbing it in using heavy duty gloves. I don't how much I can trust that calk, but it seemed to me to be the best way to deal with it.

[@highqualityhomemaintenance7565]

That was a great attempt, however I fear you may end up with another leak. Tar never lasts for stopping leaks, it just slows them down. The flashing is the key to keeping the water out. Would you put that tar on the roof of your car? No? because it looks like ass, right. What you did is an acceptable band aid, just don't rely on it keeping the water out for more than a few years. The next roofer is going to hate you when he sees it, but he'll just tar it too, cause you won't know the difference. I'm not trying to start anything, I just want you to be warned.

[@bctruck]

Marc Leconte she payed two "roofers" to fix her leak. Neither did. She asked her freind, a trucker (me) if I could do anything. This is what I did. 3 years later,still not leaking. Thanks for stopping by.

[@highqualityhomemaintenance7565]

BCtruck, rebuild, repair,repurpose I agree, roofers are notorious for doing half fast ( half-assed )jobs. I know because I see them (bad roof repairs) too. I've heard that line before too...."it still doesn't leak". I'd bet it is....it's just not leaking very much.....I will say you did a nice job building your curb around the chimney with the tar. Have you checked it for dampness after a rain? ....in the attic, I mean? until you have, be cautious saying it doesn't leak.

[@oakland10e3]

You are going to have to explain why tar doesn't work. Sure its nicer with flashing but tar is waterproof and generally doesn't go anywhere. So where's the beef?

[@JohnSolar283]

Just found one in my house that DID do a bit of damage so I am next(and in a Maine winter)

[@bctruck]

wait till the spring thaw,it can only do so much damge in the winter. its not like you get snow in southern maine or anything.

[@jerryprewett5294]

only to help a friend would i get back on a roof. what have you done to loss 100 in a yr. im down 89 in 2 yrs

[@bctruck]

if i said 1 year,i was wrong. i started losing weight when i quit long jaul trucking after 33 years. i have done anything but work, no real diet.that was decenber 10 2010.

[@jerryprewett5294]

knew that was alot wanted to know how . i got to try now to tighten up

[@passing_through777]

I would love to help

[@bctruck]

This old lady payed two different “professionals” to fix her leaking roof and all they did was take her money and leave her with the same leak. I’m a trucker, not a roofer and I fixed it for free for her and 3 years later it still ain’t leaking. I think she is quite Ok with how I fixed it.

[@bigmike4950]

What's the name of the tar your using?

[@bctruck]

It’s been so long I can’t remember. I got it at Home Depot and it’s called flashing tar.

[@bigmike4950]

Thank you.

[@passing_through777]

How about tearing all that old flashing off. Putting ice and water shield around the whole thing reflashing it and counter flashing it.

[@bctruck]

Ok, when can you start?

[@kevinking140]

What about a proper Cricket on the back side of the chimney, proper step flashing, proper counter flashing embedded in the mortar joint. I understand your Viewpoint it's been 6 years, but this is something that will require continual maintenance to ensure the tar does not crack

[@isaacprime3597]

Woah that's a lot. Wouldn't make more sense to put flashing on the bottom or reflash it rather than use a whole gallon of caulk?

[@bctruck]

Isaac Thompson I guess not since it’s been over 6 years since I did this video and it’s still not leaking.

[@amethqal5530]

Thank you for the video it helped in fixing my chimney water leakage around the flashing

[@BartBade]

BTW I liked you and ur channel so much I'm going back to your first video and ima watchin from the beginin

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

You know me BC, Mr 2 cents worth... I hope you took a look at the rubber seals around all the roof vents... Thanks for taking us up on the roof with you. I love everything that has to do with home repairs. Thanks!!!

[@bctruck]

yes sir! i checked it all out real good.

[@eazyfnduzit]

That’s wrong. You’re not a roofer. You just made it worse. I don’t even have words 🤦‍♂️

[@bctruck]

All these years later and it still isn’t leaking. She payed a couple “roofers” to fix it and it continued to leak. It took a “not a roofer” to stop the leak for free.

[@adamtki]

Can you explain how it's worse?

[@sammiller552]

@@bctruck I keep hearing this is the wrong way of doing it like this is a temporary bandage. But then other people say it's the only thing that works and doesnt cost them a fortune. What's true? I mean how much does it cost to do it "right"?

[@wigletron2846]

@@sammiller552 you can pay a pro around $1000 to reflash it and seal up the chimney. If they do it right then no problem. A lot of times it doesn't fix the leak completely and you need to tar it anyway. May as well spend the $50 or so to do it yourself. You could do it 20 times and still save money.

[@peterlegend]

i did the same thing lol

[@edgybarbie77]

I know this video is old but you're the man!! This is exactly the video I've been searching for & couldn't find till now. I can't afford to hire anyone so I feel confident I can do this now myself. I already have the tar so u saved me from ton of future stress & worry. I can't thank u enough for taking the time to make this video that is so easy & informative that even I can do it. Thanks again!!!!❤

[@bctruck]

So glad you found it helpful!

[@danieltraywick8730]

Yeah that ole bull tar is always fun to play with.. could be my eyes but looked like a couple of those mortar joints need re tuck pointed

[@David.green1865]

I suspect the issue is this. You have a normal 3 tab shingle on what's looks like a 2 12 pitch. That shingle is wrong for the slope of roof causing water to penetrate. A low slope shingle is needed for that pitch

[@bctruck]

This video is several years old and this fix prevented it from leaking until she got a new roof about 6 months ago. This time she got architectural shingles.

[@AmandaTitus85]

Someone did this to my chimney and now Im repairing all the damage it caused. Water damage all over the ceiling and through the wall

[@bctruck]

Yeah, because slathering water sealant all over the flashing, causes leaks, right Karen?

[@lancemill5683]

Would this work on my house? A piece was added to my house and it's to close to the existing roof to get the flashing under the shingles, can I just apply this over the flashing instead??

[@bctruck]

I think it would work.

[@lancemill5683]

@@bctruck Great this is what I'm gonna try, my other option was to remove the fascia from the existing roof and redo the entire area. Thanks alot sir

[@M0D0C42]

Impossible not to get that stuff where you don't want it. With weight loss results like that, I think I'm going to go on a bread and bacon diet!

[@bctruck]

i actually had to go out to the storage shed and dig through my old "shrunken" clothes to find a few pairs of smaller bibs.

[@M0D0C42]

BCtruck, rebuild, repair,repurpose That's a nice problem to have. ...unless, of course, it's because you run out of bread and bacon. In that case, please get off the roof... life isn't really that bad.. .I'll send food!

[@Cragfire]

Ug, we just went thru this over the last two weeks. We were in a slight panic since water was getting into the house and didn't know how long it had been leaking for. Called the roofing company that installed the roof a pinch less then 10 years ago. They came out and it was exactly what you video was about there, the flashing. They resealed everything... and yeah.. changed us. ug.. Now I know I can just do it myself. They said it should be checked and possibly resealed every 5 to 10 years. Well, live and learn I guess. But let it be a warning, check those flashings! :)

[@bctruck]

if you dont mind,im curious what they charged you to reseal the flashing?

[@Cragfire]

BCtruck, rebuild, repair,repurpose I don't mind. They charged $150 to reseal the flashing, a long with other minor maintenance. a few shingles were starting to lift slightly, resealed the other two pipes that go thru to the roof (plumbing snorkels?) and resealed along the.. ug, what's it called.. where there is a 90 degree bend in the roof due to a bedroom.. and they installed our 160ft heating cable for the winter. The real test will be the rain storm this Friday. The cable I didn't mind paying for, I'm a big guy, though not afraid of heights being near the edge of a roof is unsettling to say the least.

[@Cragfire]

BCtruck, rebuild, repair,repurpose Just wanted to drop another message of thank you for doing this video. Gave me the courage to get up there and do it myself. After the other company did their work there was still a very slight leak (say they got near 95% of it) - but I got myself a bucket of the stuff and got my self up there today and did it. Glad I did, it was a complete mess, no wonder water was leaking in. patch on top of patch, gaps, ect... I put it on nice and thick and I still have a half gallon left. Anyway, thanks for the video. :) I also have six places where the singles are leaking as well. Ug. :One thing at a time though. :)

[@Cragfire]

BCtruck, rebuild, repair,repurpose And you are right, what a mess to get off your hands! I used WD40 and it came right off my skin.. Probability not the best way to do it but it worked quite well. heh.

[@rchopp]

Nice job, I'm guessing you used some of your special de-greasing fluid to remove the tar from your hand.

[@bctruck]

actually i had an accomplice ,,errrrr ,, i mean helper ,hold the jug of special degreaser,tar remover,paint brush cleaning fluid ,and let it trickle out slowly while i washed the tar off. then it took seven years to get the smell of the special fluif off my hands.

[@ryanfisher6712]

My wife gave me a squirt of her oil based makeup remover. Off the hands in 3min. Next time I wear gloves

[@king49334]

Cheaper the better lol

[@masonshook1388]

Was water coming through?

[@bctruck]

yes. it hasnt leaked in years though.

[@cavtroopermunoz]

Good Job. I've started to wear surgical gloves when I apply adhesives and stains. Makes clean up of the hands quick and easy.

[@bctruck]

i should get some because my wife is always complaining about me touching the fridge or getting a stain on the leather upholstery.

[@boondock6055]

i just wash my hands with gasoline on a towel which i know is frowned upon but takes it right off

[@russelltech7691]

they need to tuckpoint that chimney.

[@bctruck]

Why? These mortar joints are perfectly fine. You would only need to tuckpoint damaged joints and these aren’t.

[@russelltech7691]

+BCtruck, rebuild, repair,repurpose look a little closer,I'm a mason,and a roofer. I only do copper flashing on all my jobs,I see a cracked brick, motor joints are little bit empty down by the tar .if the roofs old , the flashing was old , you can clearly see that it does need a tuckpoint. maybe even a 4 inch concrete chimney Cap.

[@russelltech7691]

+BCtruck, rebuild, repair,repurpose only my opinion. the tar on the other hand. it looks terrible,but tar works. I used it in the early days of my roofing career. just don't like the look. I've done roofs over 20 years ago,and used it. still to this day.no leaks lol

[@bctruck]

James Jarvis well, I’ll tell you what. I’m just a trucker. She had called twice in two years to have “professionals” come stop the leak and neither one did. So she called her freind (me) and asked if I could help. So far it hasn’t leaked in 3 years. So I take what you “pros” say with a grain of salt. She payed 300 to the first pro and 350 to the next one. I fixed it for the cost of a bucket of tar.

[@russelltech7691]

+BCtruck, rebuild, repair,repurpose if she paid that for a flashing job. in my opinion,that's a little steep. someone obviously didn't know what they were doing. I do chimneys on million dollar homes. sorry she paid that much,and they didn't fix it. again ,I used tar back in my earlier days on it, it does work. just doesn't look that great. kind of like a trucker,a cop,or any field really. you have good ones,and bad one's. sorry she ran into a bad one.

[@zzubuzz]

I just got off my roof, I used the re-inforcement mesh with the "Extreme" rubberised version (Henry's best)..from Home depot. It was messy no doubt, was hard work, but it would be easy to get back up there tomorrow and do another light coat, should I do another coat? What would have made it much easier is if I had made a little cradle device to hold the can cause it was hard keeping the can from falling. The working time on it isn't as much as I expected, it does start to firm up so you have to move along or you won't be able to smooth it out well, I found using a 4" paint brush to spread it worked good after globing it on with a trowel. Charcoal ligher fluid does clean off hands and tools well. This should have been done when the new roof was put on years ago (with the mesh), than I'd only need to get up 1x per year to do some light patching or a light coat, probably not even that frequently. I was told by the roofer who did the re-patching around the chimney about 3 years after it was put up that it should be done every year. I could see why it took him only about 10 minutes, and I'd bet it was the cheapest patching tar they could buy.

[@passing_through777]

Im in chattanooga tn

[@izach5405]

Thanks! good video.

[@bctruck]

Izac H thanks!

[@bigmike4950]

Did you use roof repair fabric?

[@bctruck]

No

[@TTBO31]

If you’re not going to do it right, don’t do it! That’s a whole gallon of hack right there! A professional roofer would never do this!!!

[@bctruck]

she payed two "professional roofers" to fix her leak. Neither did. She asked her freind, a trucker (me) if I could do anything. This is what I did. 5 years later,still not leaking. Thanks for stopping by. 4

[@SusanRogersMakingItWork4Me]

The more the better, that's what you told me when I did my roof, LOL You also said to be sure and do around all my vents, which I had done anyway, caked it on! No more leaks in my roof thank you so much for the help!

[@bctruck]

glad it worked for you. if i can answer any more "help around the house" type questions,let me know.

[@sugerbear520]

Cool

[@mudtoa]

Nice job

[@47LeDoux]

Looks like you did a jam up job. Just one question. Why did you go up so far on 3 sides and only about an inch on the 4th side? was it the bottom side?

[@bctruck]

the flashing gets higher and higher as the pitch of the roof goes down beside the chimney.its about 4 inches in the back and over a foot on the front because of the pitch of the roof.

[@47LeDoux]

OK I kind of thought that. You did a great job, I would have had more on me than the roof lol Well have a great evening and Have a Happy and prosperous New Year.

[@deenaj44]

looks like you did an awesome job...

[@bctruck]

thanks deena!

[@sugerbear520]

Good job

[@bctruck]

thanks!