How do protect my patio from the rain?
When it rains the patio floor is taking in water and along the fireplace is all wet and the walls too.? We’ve cool sealed around the fireplace added flashing had the roof replaced and it still rains in the patio?
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Is the water coming in around a window or other opening that it can simply blow in? Is it possible it’s coming through the wall or floor and settling near the fireplace because it’s a low spot from the weight? There are lots of factors other than roof and fireplace. It could simply be filling up the chimney until the flu can’t hold anymore water then seeping down inside there in the seams make sure there’s nothing just over the chimney that can funnel drops of water into it.
Pictures or drawings of the patio and all openings would help a lot. Even the height of your home compared to elevation of your land.
It is possible that your house may have shifted. You may need to check with a professional on this because it may be your foundation needs to be leveled. There may be a crack under your cement foundation.