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Anatomy

Cricket

A peaked diverter on the upslope side of a chimney — required by width, not by preference.

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What is Cricket?

A small structure that splits water and directs it around the stack rather than allowing it to pond against the upslope face. Its absence on a chimney wide enough to require one is a defect, and it is a frequent finding on older roofs where the detail was omitted.

Related terms:FlashingRoof

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