Leaking Chimney Causes Water Damage Inside Eugene Home?

6/27/2023 (Permalink)

We are leaders in rain damage restoration services in Lane County.

Our local North Eugene and Northwest Lane County teams restore storm damage every year in Franklin. Sometimes the flashing around the perimeter of a chimney can pull away from the other roofing materials, allowing water to enter the home by leaking down around the chimney. At other times, the caulking between the chimney stones weakens and erodes, leaving dangerous gaps where water, air, and animals can enter the structure.

Some signs of chimney damage are more obvious than others. For instance, if a chimney has no cap or there are visible signs of cracking and broken apart masonry materials, water will enter the home. If you see noticeable signs of chimney damage, call a professional chimney repair technician to inspect your chimney before the next big storm.

Some visible signs of water intrusion from a roof or chimney leak include the following:

• Water in the firebox
• Dampness/staining on interior house walls and ceiling
• Musty odors coming from the firebox or the attic
• White discoloration on the chimney's external masonry
• Chimney liner damage
• Damper that won't open or close completely due to rust

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When you discover water entering your Eugene home or commercial business during a storm, our North Eugene and Northwest Lane County teams are Here to Help. ® We’ll mitigate and restore your storm damage “Like it never even happened.” Call us today at 541-799-0090.

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