Even a casual inspection from outside would raise the question about the absence of a footing for the chimney shown in our photo. You will notice the erosion of soil from below a little concrete skirt around the chimney base of this concrete block chimney. On occasion you may find that the...
at DEAD END CHIMNEY FLUE HAZARDS that are usually in use where such chimneys were built with no extension very far below ground level. The photo at above left, courtesy of Arlene Puentes shows significant chimney separation from the building. Significant and costly repairs are needed to correct...
What are the country and city of the home, when was it built, and who built this chimney and fireplace? Outside are there signs of chimney movement, leaning, cracking, settlement, footing defects? In the chimney has the flue been inspected for integrity, damage, sealing, alignment, materials...