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Posted by Toller on December 26, 2006, 12:34 pm
> Hello,
>
> We got a new bitumen roof put on last year on our low-pitch addition
> roof. We keep getting leaks that eminate from the outside corners where
> the chimney (prefab) meets the roof. It looks as though the leak starts
> at the outside corner, then some water runs down the middle of the roof
> (on the inside, where we can see it saturating certain spots in the
> ceiling drywall) - due to gravity, of course.
>
> Anyone know what we need to fix here?
>
> Our roofing company came once and put a lot of silicone caulk on the
> corner of the siding, but this did not help. Should we get the chimney
> resided, or perhaps something is going on at the top of the chimney?
> Note: The house is 15 yrs old, and did not receive proper maintenance
> before we bought it 2 years ago.
>
A new roof should not leak. If it does, it is the roofing company's
responsibility to fix it and any damage it caused.
I had a similar problem with my new roof. It took several angry phone calls
and threatening letters, but they finally fixed the leak (improper flashing)
and paid to have the damaged ceiling repaired.
Sad thing is, prior to this they were about the best contractor I have used;
argh.
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