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How to Fix Leaks – Bergstrom Industries https://wpt.bergstromm.com Waterproofing and Leak Specialists Wed, 17 Jan 2024 15:41:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://wpt.bergstromm.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/cropped-Bergstrom-icon-32x32.jpg How to Fix Leaks – Bergstrom Industries https://wpt.bergstromm.com 32 32 Best #1 Chimney Leak Repair on a Crown https://wpt.bergstromm.com/chimney-leak-repair/ Tue, 27 Dec 2022 14:16:56 +0000 https://bergstromm.com/?p=3005 Chimney Leak Repair. Chimney leaks are common due to incorrect flashing installation. For the most part, flashing is never installed properly and caulking is used to seal the slot where the metal flashing is inserted into the chimney. To repair leaks on a chimney, a few steps must be taken to ensure a proper repair that will last.

This a link to a bunch of Chimney and video articles: https://flatroofdoc.com/chimney-repairs/

Here are 4 things you should never use to make Chimney leak Repairs

  1. Caulking – whether it is latex, silicone, or urethane caulking, it will always fail.
  2. Tar – any tar out of a can will fail – it dries and cracks
  3. Tapes – It is very tempting to get a roll of tape. Tape does not work on uneven surfaces; it will leak from the onset
  4. Spray Sealant out of a can – that is by far the worst so-called sealant

Watch this video to see how to make CFhimney Leak Repairs

How to seal a Chimney from leaking

9 Steps on Chimney Leak Repairs

The Crown of the Chimney

The top part of a Chimney

In most chimney cases, a cement slab is on top of a chimney. This cement slab will crack and also separate from the bricks where it was poured. Water can get through these cracks, and leaks will appear inside your house. Use Turbo Poly Seal to make repairs. Watch the video to see how to seal the chimney crown.

The Flashing on a Chimney

The bottom part connecting to the roof

Flashing is the metal at the bottom of the chimney that connects the chimney to the roof. In most cases, this flashing is slotted into the chimney, and caulking is used to seal it. This caulking will dry out and shrink, and the seal will break, causing leaks. Watch the video on how to seal the flashing with Turbo Poly Seal.

Field Stone Chimneys

Chimneys that have natural stone

When a chimney is built or decorated with natural field stones, it has a 90% chance of leaking. It is very hard to detect leaks and seal them from leaking. You are much better off rebuilding the chimney using bricks or concrete. You can use Alex Plus clear caulking to seal the fieldstone’s cracks.

  • Use an angle grinder with a wire brush to clean all existing caulking, paint, and tar from the flashing or chimney crown.
  • Remove any loose cement grout where necessary.
  • Use masking tape to tape off the area where you seal the chimney.
  • Make sure to allow at least 2″ of space on either side of the crack where you will apply the sealant.
  • Use Turbo Poly Seal to brush the 1st coat on the surface, covering 2″ on each side of the crack.
  • Cut a polyester fleece and apply it over the 1st coat of sealant.
  • Brush the 2nd coat of Turbo Poly Seal to cover the Polyester fleece.
  • Remove the masking tape after 5 minutes of curing.
  • Apply Silver Coat protection after 24 hours of curing.
Install a fleece and then paint a final coat of Super Silicone Seal covering the fleece

Super Silicone Seal

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Cleaning up

Use Asphalt Tar Remover to clean your hands and clothes after working with Turbo Poly Seal.

Take a few drops and rub it into your hands.

Let it sit for a few minutes, and then use water or a wet rag to wash your hands clean.

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]]> How to waterproof a Chimney Cap? How to Seal a Chimney Crown? Leaks!Turbo Poly Seal nonadult Skylight Leak Repair https://wpt.bergstromm.com/skylight-leak-repair/ https://wpt.bergstromm.com/skylight-leak-repair/#respond Fri, 09 Jul 2021 01:07:40 +0000 https://bergstromm.com/?p=14505 Skylights will eventually leak. It is just a matter of when. When a skylight start leaking, it is very likely the gasket seal has cracked between the glass and the metal frame. Most people will use some caulking to try and repair the skylight leak.

Here are 4 things you should never use to fix a skylight:

  1. Caulking – whether it is latex, silicone, or urethane caulking, it will always fail
  2. Tar – any tar out of a can will fail – it dries and cracks
  3. Tapes – It is very tempting to get a roll of tape and seal over the frame and glass; this will fail prematurely
  4. Spray Sealant out of a can – that is by far the worst so-called sealant

Watch this video to see how to repair a skylight.

5 Steps on repairing a skylight leak

  1. Wipe clean the glass or plexiglass and frame with a water-soaked rag
  2. Remove any old caulking and tapes. Soak a rag with Lacquer Thinners to remove Silicone or Tar residue
  3. Use masking tape to tape the glass area approx. 11/2″ from the frame
  4. Use 80 – 100 grid sandpaper to rough up the glass and frame
  5. Wipe clean all the dust with a dry rag
  6. Apply 1 thick coat of Super Silicone Seal covering the glass from the tape to over the frame
  7. Fill the gap between the metal frame and glass with sealant
  8. Cut the Polyester Fleece in half, so you end up with a 2″ strip
  9. Embed the fleece in the Super Silicone Seal
  10. Ad a final coat over the fleece, making sure the fleece is completely covered
  11. Remove the masking tape immediately after the silicone seal is painted on
  12. Take a dry rag and wipe of any excess sealant that got spilled on the glass area

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