Originally Posted By: rray
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Originally Posted By: pdacey
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It’s possible that there were some B vents from a water heater and/or gas furnace that came up through the chimney cavity and are now gone. Or are still there and do not extend above the cap. Or, I don’t know.
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Originally Posted By: pdacey
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Or they could be the fresh air vents for the fire place.
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Patrick Dacey
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TREC # 6636
www.southwestinspections.com
Originally Posted By: rmeyers
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Russ,
Just another theory/guess: Mason capping/repairing chimney with mortar; voids in masonry chimney shaft or from previous cap failure, filled with paper or cardboard to temporarily support mortar while drying; paper absorbs moisture; collapses; mortar cap/repair fails approximately 2 minutes after repairman climbs off roof enroute to collect payment for repair job!!!
Answers ------------ $2.50 
Correct Answers ----- $5.00
Dumbfounded Looks - Free
This one rates as free!!!
Have a GREAT DAY!!!
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Russ Meyers