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Understanding Flashing Failures Around Brick Chimneys
If you own a home in Logan, your chimney is one of the most exposed parts of your roof. It rises through the roofline, faces weather from every direction, and creates a joint between two very different materials: masonry and roofing. That joint is protected by flashing, and when the flashing fails, water finds its way into your attic, walls, and ceilings. Understanding how flashing works, why it fails, and what to do about it can save you from costly structural and interior