Chimney Cricket Requirements. Cricket or saddle coverings shall be sheet metal or of the same material as the roof covering. What are the requirements and best recommendations for a chimney cricket.
Cricket dimensions per irc code requirements are as follows. Skylights installed and flashed in accordance with the manufacturer s. Lastly the roofers will install the shingles and the cricket will divert water.
I notice a small amount of water after a heavy rain standing behind the chimney but it doesn t leak thru the house.
I dont see how you could build a cricket as it would be so close. What is the cost of chimney cricket installation. Cricket or saddle coverings shall be sheet metal or of the same material as the roof covering. Fond du lac area home inspector article regarding chimney crickets.
