Sheet Metal Work - Should It Look Like This?

[Johan Sahlin]

Neat sheet metal work but that platform and roof ladder spoil the overall impression.

Especially when the image is zoomed in. Yes, the chimney sweep wants it that way so he doesn't fall down.

 

[fribygg]

Above all when the picture is zoomed in.
Yes, the chimney sweep wants it that way so he doesn't fall down.

I understand very well that you need roof safety if you are going to sweep from above, but it's a shame to install in a way that ruins an otherwise beautiful roof.

 

[docboy]

For god's sake, make sure they sheet the entire chimney. Better for the chimney and it looks much nicer and is easier to get right.

 

[Joakim88]

Then for heaven's sake, make sure they cover the entire chimney. Better for the chimney and looks much nicer and easier to get right.

How do you mean that an old chimney built with lime mortar would be better off being completely covered with sheet metal without any chance to dry properly? It's rather a death sentence for an old chimney.

 

[Joakim88]

This is how it looks today. I'm not so familiar with sheet metal work as mentioned, but I think it looks much better at least. Tomorrow a "clamp" is supposed to be placed over the upper edge, which will then be attached to the chimney.

 

[Noramasen]

This is how it looks today. I'm not very familiar with sheet metal work as I mentioned, but I think it looks much better anyway. Tomorrow, a "clip" is supposed to be added over the upper edge, which will then be attached to the chimney.

Much better! But is about three cm of plaster being applied? That the surface is uneven might make it turn out well anyway, and the plaster should extend over the metal edge so that the water releases from the plaster and doesn't "cling" to the metal edge. But what is meant by a "clip"? Hopefully, it's a cover flashing or unfortunately, is it a connection strip to the plaster edge?

 

[dalahästen]

Nice, it's worth complaining!!

 

[docboy]

A brick chimney suffers from rain, snow, and cold. Much better to keep it dry all year round. The joints eventually crumble. Also bad not to have a chimney cap when rain can otherwise fall into the chimney.

 

[Joakim88]

Clearly much better! But is about three cm of plaster being applied? The uneven surface might make it turn out well, and the plaster should extend over the metal edge so that water releases from the plaster and doesn't "cling" to the metal edge. But what is meant by a "clamp" coming? Hopefully, it's an overflashing, or is it unfortunately a connection strip against the plaster edge?

We haven't discussed the width of the plaster strip. I didn't even think about it myself. So frustrating when you're outside your area of expertise. The chimney is quite unevenly built from before so hopefully, it will turn out fine.

As I understood it, it will be some type of overflashing.

 

[karlmb]

Had a tinsmith here today. We are having some work done on the roof and he started with the lower flashing on the chimney. The chimney will be plastered later, so this should be flashing with a "plaster edge".
As he also started on the dormer, I assume he considers himself finished with the lower flashing.

I can admit I have never seen lower flashing up close, but I have to admit I was disappointed when I saw what was installed on our chimney when I got home. Is it supposed to look like this? (the picture with black metal is of the flashing over the window on the dormer)

Shouldn't the ridge seal be under the roof tiles?

 

[Joakim88]

The ridge sealing should be under the roof tiles, right?

Then any water would still run in under the tiles. It should be over the ridge board and out on the top edge of the tiles according to what I have understood at least.

 

[Appeman]

I also placed my ridge sealing on top of the tiles. It is ventilated with tiny tiny holes, at least the one I used from Benders. It also prevents dirt like leaves and birds from flying in between

 

[Huddingebo]

I would have been satisfied with that.

 

[jliljeha]

If it was the same sheet metal worker who did that, one can wonder what happened the first attempt.

 

[jkarlberg]

If it was the same tinsmith who did that, one might wonder what happened the first attempt.

Thought the same, it would be fun if TS could ask.