Leaking chimney flashing on older homes
Why it happens here
Many Santa Rosa homes have original chimneys with counter flashing that has pulled away from the mortar. Decades of heat and settling open the seam, and water runs straight down the chimney into the attic.
Our approach
We rebuild the step and counter flashing, re-anchor it into the masonry, and seal with polyurethane rated for California sun. We also check the chimney cap and nearby vent boots while we are up there.