It is imperative that chimney repairmen point out to homeowners the importance of having their chimney flues installed by a seasoned professional who knows exactly what they are doing.
The Tri-County Roofing and Maintenance blog stated that this can be one cause of leaking roofs and it is important to get the job done correctly to save further heartache down the line.
As well as the flue, another area which could be the source of the leak is the chimney flashing, with the source stating that 90 per cent of all roof leaks are down to this issue.
Addressing the problem quickly is vital, as ignoring it will see the structure deteriorate and that will present even bigger concerns in the near future, the blog went on to add.
Denver-based Certainty Home Inspections recently warned of the dangers that moisture can pose to a chimney.
The group stated that spalling is a major concern and needs to
be avoided at all costs.