Leaking Chimney
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05-18-20, 01:13 PM
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Leaking Chimney
After 3-days of hard rain I noticed my all brick chimney was leaking.
Today I went to check it out and some bricks are damaged and the crown is lifting from the chimney. Looks like it was caulked at one point.
I will attach some pictures for reference.
I had a mason come out and take a look and he quoted me $6,500. I about threw up. I don't plan to stay in this house for more than 2-5 years and don't really have that much cash sitting around for a chimney. Any suggestions on what to do without having to have it rebuilt from the roof line up?
Today I went to check it out and some bricks are damaged and the crown is lifting from the chimney. Looks like it was caulked at one point.
I will attach some pictures for reference.
I had a mason come out and take a look and he quoted me $6,500. I about threw up. I don't plan to stay in this house for more than 2-5 years and don't really have that much cash sitting around for a chimney. Any suggestions on what to do without having to have it rebuilt from the roof line up?
#2
05-18-20, 04:34 PM
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You could get a quote to have it repaired. The bad bricks can be chiseled out and replaced and the cracked joints can be chiseled out and re-pointed.
#4
05-19-20, 06:02 AM
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#5
05-19-20, 06:29 AM
I had similar issues with mine. Hired a guy to chisel out the bad bricks and failing joints and re-point the whole thing. $600 bucks and it looks like a new chimney!! I had them add black color to the mortar, looks hot with the red brick.
