TL;DR
A chimney saddle is a small peaked structure built on the upslope side of a chimney to split water and snow around it instead of letting them pond against the masonry. The IRC requires one, also called a cricket, when a chimney is wider than 30 inches measured across the slope, and it gets clad in metal or shingles tied into the surrounding flashing.
What it means
A chimney saddle is a small peaked structure built on the upslope side of a chimney to split water and snow around it instead of letting them pond against the masonry. The IRC requires one, also called a cricket, when a chimney is wider than 30 inches measured across the slope, and it gets clad in metal or shingles tied into the surrounding flashing. Missing or flat-built saddles are a frequent source of leaks found during roof inspections.
Where it sits in the glossary
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Why Ohio homeowners should know it
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