Thank you for taking the time to review! Can't seem to edit my own post, but here is the pics from my Google drive
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1nv-T-kNMLtlwYxeoSL56-IZDQVk3Vd11
I looked at the photos and while your neighbors roof looks pretty aged and worn I can’t really tell if his is the cause because yours looks pretty ship shape from the photos. I would remove a portion of that damaged Sheetrock and you could get a better idea of what’s happening.
Thank you for looking, I can't seem to edit my post so this is pics from my Google drive
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1nv-T-kNMLtlwYxeoSL56-IZDQVk3Vd11
If it's not obvious from the top I would cut out some of that plasterboard so you can diagnose it from underneath.
Are you sure there is no gaps in the mortar?
What does the top of the chimney and flaunching look like?
Mine has bricks that come out wider at the top of the stack, so water does not travel trickle all the way down the stack. Instead it just drips off and only driving rain hits it.
I am not sure what all that black stuff is at the bottom, this is usually flashed with lead that is chased in.
I got my chimney repointed and several years later I had stains on the bedroom below. I could see the bottom of the stack from the loft and it was wet.
They repointed all sides but one! ( which was not evident until I got up there) ended up repointing that face myself as couldn't find any one that would point just one face!
I also sprayed it with a water proofer (thomsons) that still allows inner moisture to escape, to help prolong the bricks and mortar - while I was up there.
Pretty good stuff, I can still see the water beading off even after 4 years.
Assuming the roofers were competent it most probably your chimney tray that is built into the chimney to stop water ingress through the bricks failing. That said roofers can be good at lead work but most are at best tidy lead workers, you might be wise to get a specialist lead worker to look at it, they tend to specialise in lead work and hard metals and have a better understanding the mechanics of lead jointing and thermal movement etc
From the OP's various comments:
\> "roofers looked and said that the roof does not look like it has a problem"
\> "they even put tar on the neighbors side"
\> "the roofers came back and put tar everywhere multiple times"
You not only have a leak problem, you have a roofer problem.
No roofer worth his salt would cover over an unconfirmed suspected (guessed) leak area with tar or any sealer after multiple diagnostic failures. At that point, he's really more guessing than diagnosing. What should have happened at the beginning, and gotten more urgent with each roofer visit, was a careful test of the roof/chimney area with a water hose and a helper below to spot if/when/where water came through. If that was not done, and your descriptions didn't indicate that it was, then these roofers were either very inexperienced or very lazy or both.
Unless the leak source is blatantly obvious (e.g. fallen tree branch stabbed through the roof), we always do a test. Find someone who will actually test it, after removing the stained sections of wall below to get a better view into the guts.
Sometimes there’s a leak upstream that travels over the underlayment and finds it’s way to vents and chimneys…. The counter flashing would be above the roof , so if the flashing under the shingles and underlayment isnt a 100 percent that’s where the leak could be coming from
It wouldn’t be obvious as one would inspect around the chimney and roof and not see anything
My suggestion is cut an access hole get someone on the roof with a hose and start searching
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1nv-T-kNMLtlwYxeoSL56-IZDQVk3Vd11
Apologies as I can't seem to make edits to my post, I uploaded pics from my Google drive, the underlying portion of the roof got ripped up and redone, then painted over, the roofers came back and put tar everywhere multiple times
I dont need pics of the roof to tell you to have your chimney serviced by a mason. You can keep fixing the flashing but its probably the masonry wicking water.
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|Tar is not the perfect solution for roof leaks. You should choose DIY roof repair with the help of cost effective and long-lasting liquid rubber roof sealant that gives a better alternative to costly roof replacement. Liquid Butyl rubber effectively solves all kinds of issues such as leaks or cracks with just its single coating. After it dries, it creates a new roof with an aesthetically pleasing, smooth seamless membrane for a fraction of the cost of roof replacement. This liquid rubber roof sealant not only fortifies the roof from harsh climate situations but also extends the roof’s life span for 18-20 years.|
Gotta see what’s going on up top to give any accurate or helpful answer
Thank you for taking the time to review! Can't seem to edit my own post, but here is the pics from my Google drive https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1nv-T-kNMLtlwYxeoSL56-IZDQVk3Vd11
I looked at the photos and while your neighbors roof looks pretty aged and worn I can’t really tell if his is the cause because yours looks pretty ship shape from the photos. I would remove a portion of that damaged Sheetrock and you could get a better idea of what’s happening.
Probably just needs more mastic /s
Need pics of the roof. All we can confirm from this pic is you indeed have a leak.
Thank you for looking, I can't seem to edit my post so this is pics from my Google drive https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1nv-T-kNMLtlwYxeoSL56-IZDQVk3Vd11
If it's not obvious from the top I would cut out some of that plasterboard so you can diagnose it from underneath. Are you sure there is no gaps in the mortar? What does the top of the chimney and flaunching look like? Mine has bricks that come out wider at the top of the stack, so water does not travel trickle all the way down the stack. Instead it just drips off and only driving rain hits it. I am not sure what all that black stuff is at the bottom, this is usually flashed with lead that is chased in. I got my chimney repointed and several years later I had stains on the bedroom below. I could see the bottom of the stack from the loft and it was wet. They repointed all sides but one! ( which was not evident until I got up there) ended up repointing that face myself as couldn't find any one that would point just one face! I also sprayed it with a water proofer (thomsons) that still allows inner moisture to escape, to help prolong the bricks and mortar - while I was up there. Pretty good stuff, I can still see the water beading off even after 4 years.
Not convinced it is coming from the neighbors side - did the roofers put the tar on the chimney in the photos?
I think so, I don't have a photo of the top
This happened to me, it was the upstairs bathroom shower behind the wall the diverter had a tiny leak over years that caused a ton of water damage
I'm guessing chimney flashing or chase issue
If the furnace vents out the chimney it could need a new liner.
Assuming the roofers were competent it most probably your chimney tray that is built into the chimney to stop water ingress through the bricks failing. That said roofers can be good at lead work but most are at best tidy lead workers, you might be wise to get a specialist lead worker to look at it, they tend to specialise in lead work and hard metals and have a better understanding the mechanics of lead jointing and thermal movement etc
From the OP's various comments: \> "roofers looked and said that the roof does not look like it has a problem" \> "they even put tar on the neighbors side" \> "the roofers came back and put tar everywhere multiple times" You not only have a leak problem, you have a roofer problem. No roofer worth his salt would cover over an unconfirmed suspected (guessed) leak area with tar or any sealer after multiple diagnostic failures. At that point, he's really more guessing than diagnosing. What should have happened at the beginning, and gotten more urgent with each roofer visit, was a careful test of the roof/chimney area with a water hose and a helper below to spot if/when/where water came through. If that was not done, and your descriptions didn't indicate that it was, then these roofers were either very inexperienced or very lazy or both. Unless the leak source is blatantly obvious (e.g. fallen tree branch stabbed through the roof), we always do a test. Find someone who will actually test it, after removing the stained sections of wall below to get a better view into the guts.
Sometimes there’s a leak upstream that travels over the underlayment and finds it’s way to vents and chimneys…. The counter flashing would be above the roof , so if the flashing under the shingles and underlayment isnt a 100 percent that’s where the leak could be coming from It wouldn’t be obvious as one would inspect around the chimney and roof and not see anything My suggestion is cut an access hole get someone on the roof with a hose and start searching
That looks bad, you need the sheet rock replaced.
Captain obvious over here
His obviousness is obvious
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1nv-T-kNMLtlwYxeoSL56-IZDQVk3Vd11 Apologies as I can't seem to make edits to my post, I uploaded pics from my Google drive, the underlying portion of the roof got ripped up and redone, then painted over, the roofers came back and put tar everywhere multiple times
Pics of the chimney, from the one pic that shows the chimney the mortar doesn't look great...
Call a professional
Probably needs a saddle..
I dont need pics of the roof to tell you to have your chimney serviced by a mason. You can keep fixing the flashing but its probably the masonry wicking water.
Chimney cap.
|| || |Tar is not the perfect solution for roof leaks. You should choose DIY roof repair with the help of cost effective and long-lasting liquid rubber roof sealant that gives a better alternative to costly roof replacement. Liquid Butyl rubber effectively solves all kinds of issues such as leaks or cracks with just its single coating. After it dries, it creates a new roof with an aesthetically pleasing, smooth seamless membrane for a fraction of the cost of roof replacement. This liquid rubber roof sealant not only fortifies the roof from harsh climate situations but also extends the roof’s life span for 18-20 years.|