Chimney Cracks

Originally Posted By: jpope
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This looked pretty bad when I first saw it. . .


![](upload://wiOSAlIXILTSG4tJ5LgUmjAlMdu.jpeg)

It looked even worse after I touched it ![icon_confused.gif](upload://qv5zppiN69qCk2Y6JzaFYhrff8S.gif)



Oopsy


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Originally Posted By: pdacey
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You know what the seller will say, “The chimney was fine until you touched it!!” icon_confused.gif



Slainte!


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Originally Posted By: jpope
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I put the brick back icon_wink.gif



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Originally Posted By: dvalley
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Jeff,


A good wind and there goes the Roof.


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Originally Posted By: gbeaumont
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Hi to all,


nice pics Jeff, what was the cause of that crack, was it earthquake damage or another structural issue, I see alot of this in New England but on older systems and is usually caused by moisture problems, it don't look like that in this case.


Regards

Gerry


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