What should I look for when water comes into my chinmey around the flew?

Answer 1

Bad flashing at he flue. Look for cracks in the caulking around the flashing or exposed nail heades. recaulk with roofing tar which you can buy in caulking tubes at the home improvement center

Answer 2

Rain.




I used that Blackjack" stuff. It's like black tar mixed with fibers. Comes in paint can - put it on with putty knife or whatever.

I used it on bathroom fan - ceiling leak.
Once. 5 years. No problems.

Answer 3

there is a leak beside it, I had the same thing, needs to be patched.