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Collapsing brick chimney top - Brooklyn NY (C) Daniel FriedmanGuide to Masonry Chimney Articles
Block, brick, stone masonry chimneys & flues

Masonry chimney & flue article index:

Here we list key articles useful for building, inspecting, diagnosing or repairing problems with masonry chimneys.

Common chimney problems such as cracks, draft, chimney height, leaks, leaning chimneys, or chimney stains & chimney inspection & repair methods are discussed in this article series.

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Masonry Chimney Construction, Inspection, Diagnosis, Repair Article Index

Sloping masonry chimney (C) Daniel FriedmanMasonry Chimney Index

Just below at CONTINUE READING we list articles that provide details about just about any brick, block, "cinderblock", or stone chimney question that comes up.

For example, our page top photo shows a chimney that would not be safe to use, and described

at ABANDONED CHIMNEYS, OUTDOORS.

What about this angled brick chimney shown at left? Did you know that there is a danger of cracks, leaks, and even fire at this chimney? Look closely at the floor of the attic where the chimney shifts from vertical to angled. Details are

at ANGLED CHIMNEYS.

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What about chimneys that are leaning, bending, bulging or bowing? At left our photo shows a brick chimney that is separating from the house.

Often the root problem is an inadequate original chimney footing. There are some serious fire and flue gas hazards when a masory chimney is doing a slow undulating dance on or in the building.

Details are at CHIMNEY LEANING, SEPARATION, MOVEMENT

Masonry Chimney Construction Guides & Standards

 




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Question:

(July 26, 2014) Dale wing said:
The exterior of the chimney were the clapboards meet the fireplace brick has no flashing and is leaking ,were the flashing steps down and abuts the brick . Help

Reply:

Dale
At the ARTICLE INDEX at the end of this article , see the article titled

FLASHING, CHIMNEY Mistaks and Leaks

For examples of good and bad flashing details

Let me know if questions remain.


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