Hi, i just found the forum today after getting a repair bill after a level 2 masonary fireplace/chimney inspection yesterday.
$6000 to reline the chimney, ground out and fill a crack on the exterior, install full size S.S. cap and replace clean out door.
plus some waterproofing and sealing of the flashing. The level 2 found some vert. cracks in smoke chamber area and cracks in 2 flue liner tiles.
The inspector thought there was a chimeny fire at some point that casued the problem. I'm unaware of any fire and I'm the original owner, the house/chimney
were built 17 years ago. I'm thinking it would be easier and less expensive to install a fireplace insert. We don't have many fires, only go thru a cord over couple of years if that, but we do like to use the fireplace once in awhile. We don't use it as a heat source as we have forced hot water/gas. The furnace vents via a power vent on the other side of the house and the chimeny is stricly for the fireplace. I'm looking for some professional guidance and comments on my situation.
Any feedback would be appreciated.
Regards,
Bill
$6000 to reline the chimney, ground out and fill a crack on the exterior, install full size S.S. cap and replace clean out door.
plus some waterproofing and sealing of the flashing. The level 2 found some vert. cracks in smoke chamber area and cracks in 2 flue liner tiles.
The inspector thought there was a chimeny fire at some point that casued the problem. I'm unaware of any fire and I'm the original owner, the house/chimney
were built 17 years ago. I'm thinking it would be easier and less expensive to install a fireplace insert. We don't have many fires, only go thru a cord over couple of years if that, but we do like to use the fireplace once in awhile. We don't use it as a heat source as we have forced hot water/gas. The furnace vents via a power vent on the other side of the house and the chimeny is stricly for the fireplace. I'm looking for some professional guidance and comments on my situation.
Any feedback would be appreciated.
Regards,
Bill