A cricket should be installed

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The rear of this chimney should have a chimney cricket installed. All that is there currently is a rain diverter. I personally think that this rain diverts is currently working fine, however and technically a cricket should be installed. That sucker is about 4-5 ft wide. I don’t like those diverter because of the possibility of water backing up under the shingle. Thoughts?

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Chimneys 30"+ should have a proper cricket. They not only clear water but also prevent snow and debris (leaves, branches, etc…) from accumulating and staying wet, killing the shingles prematurely in the process. What you’ve got in the pic is not a good substitute for a proper cricket :slight_smile:

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I agree with…gulp…Simon. :rofl: :joy:

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Thanks so much for your input.


James S. Saunders, CPI
President, Member
Certified Inspectors of North Carolina LLC.

james@certinspectnc.com
Direct: 910-578-4943

You’ve got to say, I think that if I keep working at this and want it badly enough I can have it. It’s called perseverance. – Lee Iacocca


lkage
Larry Kage, CMI
Certified Master Inspector

    February 24

srechkin:
Chimneys 30"+ should have a proper cricket. They not only clear water but also prevent snow and debris (leaves, branches, etc……) from accumulating and staying wet, killing the shingles prematurely in the process. What you’ve got in the pic is not a good substitute for a proper cricket :slight_smile:

I agree with…gulp…Simon. :rofl: :joy:

This help?

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It would be just a recommendation for me.

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Definitely helps. Thanks


James S. Saunders, CPI
President, Member
Certified Inspectors of North Carolina LLC.

james@certinspectnc.com
Direct: 910-578-4943

You’ve got to say, I think that if I keep working at this and want it badly enough I can have it. It’s called perseverance. – Lee Iacocca


lkage
Larry Kage, CMI
Certified Master Inspector

    February 24

srechkin:
Chimneys 30"+ should have a proper cricket. They not only clear water but also prevent snow and debris (leaves, branches, etc……) from accumulating and staying wet, killing the shingles prematurely in the process. What you’ve got in the pic is not a good substitute for a proper cricket :slight_smile:

I agree with…gulp…Simon. :rofl: :joy:

This help?

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Way…way back in the 70’s, we used to call them saddles. Like a horse saddle you know.
Report what you see, like the other guys said. JZ…