Mason for Chimney Repair

MomCat · 09-29-2009, 11:57 AM

Many thanks to everyone for the feedback. Ours is also a late-1970s vintage chimney, and it was already in place and passed inspection when we bought the property in 1995. As some of us on this forum have learned, the stucco-over-cinder-block construction was a VERY bad idea. JMEN24 offers the same explanation as the professionals we've consulted. Painting (and thus sealing) the stucco only makes matters worse, as the chimney can't breathe and them moisture continues to do damage. It looks as though we'll have to tear down and rebuild from the point where the blocks have not been affected, an expensive proposition, but the only safe and sensible solution over the long term.

Tummyman, thanks for the reference re Jay Guarino.

Has anyone had experience with Chimney Restoration Group?

09-29-2009, 11:57 AM	#26
MomCat Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 32 Thanks: 7 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Many thanks to everyone for the feedback. Ours is also a late-1970s vintage chimney, and it was already in place and passed inspection when we bought the property in 1995. As some of us on this forum have learned, the stucco-over-cinder-block construction was a VERY bad idea. JMEN24 offers the same explanation as the professionals we've consulted. Painting (and thus sealing) the stucco only makes matters worse, as the chimney can't breathe and them moisture continues to do damage. It looks as though we'll have to tear down and rebuild from the point where the blocks have not been affected, an expensive proposition, but the only safe and sensible solution over the long term. Tummyman, thanks for the reference re Jay Guarino. Has anyone had experience with Chimney Restoration Group? __________________ There's no such thing as a bad day at the lake!