7 Layers of Protection That Prohibits Any Leaks
The roof around the chimney has 6 layers of protection around it:
Refer to the photos below:
- The waterproof underlayment ice and water shield was installed and is adhered to the decking around the chimney and the wall of the chimney. Photo1
- High-Grade roofing cement was then applied on top of the waterproof underlayment including up on the wall of the chimney. Photo 1
- Metal Step Flashing was installed on top of the High-Grade roofing cement and the waterproof underlayment. Photo 2
- 50 Year Warranty Shingles were installed with the Metal Step Flashing which is on top of the High-Grade roofing cement and waterproof underlayment. Photo 3
- Metal Counterflashing was installed to cover all of the areas where the 50 Year Warranty Shingles, the Metal Step Flashing, the High-Grade roofing cement and the waterproof underlayment was installed. Photo 4
- High-Grade Clear Geocell Sealant was then applied to all exposed joints of the Metal Counter-Flashing Photo 4
