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title: "Roofing Components Explained to Homeowners: Chimneys"
description: When you think of chimneys, do you think of roofing? You're not alone. Most homeowners associate their chimney with their roof. But the truth is, a roofing contractor can only do certain things with a chimney. In this video, we break down everything you need to know about chimneys and your roof.
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# [Roofing Components Explained to Homeowners: Chimneys](https://www.billraganroofing.com/blog/roofing-components-explained-homeowners-chimneys)

 Written by [Bill Ragan](https://www.billraganroofing.com/blog/author/bill-ragan) | Mar 31, 2022

## Roofing components explained to homeowners: chimneys

You probably think of your chimney as part of your roof. While it's not exactly a part of it, it's still something your roofing contractor has to work around correctly. 

In this episode of Roofing Components Explained to Homeowners, I break down what you need to know about chimneys and your roof. After watching, don't forget to check out the next video in the series on [Optional Roofing Components](https://www.billraganroofing.com/blog/roofing-components-explained-homeowners-optional-components).

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