Okay, so I'm working on my roof right now—it's an older place, kinda charming but a bit quirky, you know? Anyway, I've got this chimney placement that's causing a bit of a headache when it rains. Water keeps pooling behind it, and I'm worried about leaks down the line.
Did some digging around and found two main options: roof crickets and flashing saddles. They seem pretty similar, both designed to divert water around obstacles like chimneys or vents. Roof crickets look like tiny little slopes built behind the chimney, while flashing saddles seem simpler, more like angled metal pieces to channel water away.
I'm leaning toward crickets because they seem sturdier and maybe longer-lasting? But the saddles look way easier to install (and cheaper too). Has anyone tried one or both of these? Curious which you'd recommend in terms of durability, ease of install, maintenance...all that jazz.
Went through something similar last year—older homes definitely have their quirks, haha. I ended up going with a cricket because it felt sturdier long-term, and honestly, it's held up great through some heavy rains. Saddles seem fine too if you're tight on budget or time, but crickets just gave me more peace of mind. Either way, sounds like you're doing your homework...you've got this!
