My brick chimney cracked during an earthquake years ago. I removed the loose bricks to the roof level and covered the hole with plywood since we never use the fireplace. Now i want to fix it so it looks like a chimney. Other than rebuilding the bricks, whats a good way to fix it up? it sticks out of the middle of the roof, not the side of the house.
2007-03-04 13:00:48 · 4 answers · asked by zzzzz2zzz 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
You should call a professional. There are several options to repair it and make it safe. 1. Rebuild with brick. 2. Line the chimney with a stainless flue and build a wood chase above the existing brick to bring it to height. I don't think either option is a DIY project.
2007-03-04 17:17:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-03-04 21:25:09 · answer #2 · answered by cubcowboysgirl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the DIY network web site. look up THIS OLD HOUSE and they will give you instructions on hot to do this. you could possible get the episoid where the fix one.
I have seen this episoid but think the tape would be more informitive.
2007-03-04 21:17:41 · answer #3 · answered by Lucky 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sorry i cant think of anything that will look as good as the brick...but then again im biased
2007-03-05 11:22:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋