Rain and roof leaks

System

:rofl:

Yep, all the rain and after all the work on the roof... The seal around the firplace flue has decided to crack and let water dribble in and down the flue.

1: Trying to plug from under neath, does not work as there are layers of flashing :tearhair:

2: Water dripping slowly down and on to fireplace, is not observed by old blind ment that keep spending time down stairs trying to see if chat works :stir

3: Water sitting on a old solid combustion stove causes lots of oxidation :pan

4: Don't toss the nearest towel on it and then think about the fact that it was a white towel; after the fact :mad:

5: What is the best sealant that can be applied to a very wet surface and still adhear and set ?

Now, chat would have given me the answer in a couple of minutes...

derrilex

Ahhhh chat, how we miss you. They reckon selleys all clear sets on wet surfaces. I cant vouch for it but remember seeing a ad years ago and that was one of its selling points.

UNM

Don't know, but I'd ask a yacht chandler. Sort of thing they deal with all the time.

Brett_H

Honestly, go Sikaflex marine which despite being very tacky and them insisting on a clean dry surface I've used it around damp flashing on a tile roof and it's been good for 4 years now... Touch wood. They may have a better option but spend the extra on Sikaflex and not have to worry for a long time!

takeaim

You will probably need something that can withstand heat. Regular silicone will pull away/crack at the flue eventually but could be a temp fix until it dries up. Look for a silicone with a high heat rating.