A small peaked structure built behind a chimney or projection to deflect water and prevent it from pooling against the wall.
A raised, peaked structure built on a roof slope behind a wide chimney or other vertical projection to divert water around the obstruction and prevent ponding. Crickets are required by code when a chimney or projection exceeds 30 inches wide. They are typically framed with wood, sheathed, and covered with the same roofing material as the main roof surface.
The inspector required a cricket behind the 40-inch-wide chimney because the roof slope caused water to pond against the masonry.
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