Originally Posted By: thejnicki
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Originally Posted By: lkage
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Looks like elementary corbelling.
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Originally Posted By: kmcmahon
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Looks like an architectural feature to me too.
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Originally Posted By: mcyr
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Tim:
What is the question here?
I see a chimney that was constructed with highly permeable brick, added corbels for aesthetics, and a masonry parged coat around the flue for a poor excuse for a chimney cap.
What is the issue?
Marcel
Originally Posted By: thejnicki
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No real question just wanted input, but now that you ask what about height restriction? Chimney was over 7’ tall from roof line, does it need a brace?
Originally Posted By: mcyr
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Thanks for coming back.
Seven feet would not bother me to much as long as this skinny chimney was constructed properly.
The height needs to be at least two feet higher than any surrounding roof lines 10 feet away. The picture does not show this problem.
Structurally, I would be interested if they used type M, N. or type S mortar for the initial installation, but that is probably to far of.
Marcel
Originally Posted By: jhagarty
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Structurally, I would be interested if they used type M, N. or type S mortar for the initial installation, but that is probably to far of. Marcel |
http://www.taunton.com/finehomebuilding/pages/h00032.asp
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Originally Posted By: mcyr
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Sorry Joe, I forgot type O.
Talking off the cuff, I guess three out of four wasn't bad.
Marcel
Originally Posted By: thejnicki
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Originally Posted By: mcyr
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This is a lot more than the 7’ high as you indicated.
This picture looks like it will blow out in the wind.
Marcel
Originally Posted By: thejnicki
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The picture is decieving, I measured it about 7’6"
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Originally Posted By: mcyr
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I believe you, how did you write this one up?
Marcel
Originally Posted By: thejnicki
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Chimney had numerous issues, so i had to recommend a licensed chimney sweep evaluate and repair the other issues, so maybe he will have a recomendation. I really dont feel like I have anything solid to write up on the extension…
Originally Posted By: mcyr
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Good call, maybe with the ratteling and vibrations of the chimney sweep, the darn thing will collapse and your liability is on someone else.
Marcel
Originally Posted By: thejnicki
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Marcel,
Are you very familiar in foundation work? I would appreciate your thoughts on a post Ive put in on structural… You give advice that is straight to the point, greatly appreciated.
Originally Posted By: mcyr
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Tim; thank you for the compliment, and you are more than welcome to ask anything you wish concerning building, because that is what I do.
To answer your question, I have hands on installed every foundation in the commercial sector of building that I have built. So no excuses if something dose not fit, ha. ha..
I do very little inspections due to this full time job, but appreciate comments from people like you due the fact I like and enjoy sharing my experiences with all the NACHI members.
It is all about education, and that is a word that could be described as fuel for the human brain. Never to old to learn. We learn something new everyday of our lives.
Thank you.
Marcel
Originally Posted By: jhagarty
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Tim:
If the Inspection is for Property Resale....
And the Chimney has been modified from its original installation...
A Level II Chimney Inspection recommendation is warranted prior to closing.
http://www.csia.org/homeowners/inspections-three-levels.htm
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Originally Posted By: Jay Moge
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thanx for the link Joseph. lots of good info.
