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Posted by Stanko on June 27, 2008, 4:17 pm
>
> > Before I can re-roof, I need to have my chimney rebuilt from the
> > roofline up. The chimney is a 3-flue wide brick, that punches out
> > through the wall of the home...all the way up through the
> > eaves....until it comes through the roof. =EF=BF=BDThe lower part of th=
e
> > chimney will NOT be changed.
>
> > My problem is matching the brick color/style.
>
> > Our contractor suggested stuccoing the entire chimney, but I'm not a
> > fan.
>
> > We found a similar brick color....and are wondering if the roofline
> > will provide enough of a break to allow it to match.
>
> > Anyone else encounter this problem? =EF=BF=BDIdeas? =EF=BF=BDSuggestion=
s?
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> if the bricks of the chimeney BELOW the roof line match, think attic
> then disassemble and use old bricks for above roof line. guaranteed
> match, new bricks never match. use new bicks in attic where they are
> invisible.
>
> is the chimney in use?
>
> many convert to high efficency direct vent furnaces, we just did that
> today:)
>
> best to go power vent hot water tank, remove old chimney blow roof
> line, patch deck..........
>
> no more chimney to maintain, no mtching issues, no flashing, no leaks.
>
> for many homes chimneys are no longer necessary.,
>
> unless you have a wood burner.......
Good suggestions; Thank you . ....Unfortunately, I have 2
fireplaces...and while I have never used them, I don't want to change
the potential resale value by capping them off.....
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