Through the chimney chase final covering.
Vinyl siding chimney.
Even if the water is entering thru the grout on the side of the chimney rather than the top vinyl is not waterproofing.
In the rare cases when the chimney is the culprit it is an indicator of a much graver problem.
Occasionally however it is found on chimneys installed on top of wood furring strips that provide a 1 inch clearance between the chimney and the siding.
Position a piece of siding that has been pre ordered and cut to the width of your chimney against the wood furring near the bottom of the chimney.
Owner fred reno established the company in 1995.
Step 2 hammer the siding into the furring through its mounting holes with corrosion resistant nails.
Vinyl siding is generally not recommended for exterior chimney siding because of the heat that the chimney produces.
Vinyl siding manufacturers we carry.
The manufacturers listed above are not available at all locations.
In most cases chimney issues are not the culprit the sun is.
As mike said they need to fix the water intrusion issue first.
This indicates that the siding has melted.
We see this most often in the summer time.
As long as there is a proper flue and separation installing vinyl on the exterior would be fine ugly but fine.
Fred and his experienced crew take pride in delivering quality craftsmanship and have worked on over 20 000 chimneys in the los angeles area.
Have you noticed that the vinyl siding on your chimney is warped or starting to buckle.
Builders installing a stone or brick veneer often cover the entire chimney chase exterior with a stick on flashing membrane such as wr grace ice and water shield.
Especially if faux stone or brick are used but also if vinyl siding or other siding is not properly installed and sealed.
Check that the siding is even horizontally with a level.