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Posted by on November 20, 2006, 9:56 am
Handi wrote:
> One of my chimneys is in a sad state of repair. Motar and pieces of brick
> are missing in spots. Would it be that difficult for me to repair my own
> chimney or should I call a professional to repoint it?
>
> Its a bit late in the year for it now, the weather is getting colder. This
> is a project I'm planning for next spring.
>
> Handi
Pieces of brick missing would lead me to suspect improper choice of
brick. Apparently some are not suitable for such exterior use- water
penetrates and freezes, splitting the bricks. I've seen a large
memorial
in E. Norwalk CT literally pulverized that way.
J
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