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Chimney mortar bricks or blocks loose cracked home inspectorsChimney mortar bricks or blocks loose cracked. It is common to find the top rows of bricks loose enough to fall off. This condition should be repaired as soon as possible. Damaged chimneys are common in earthquake prone areas. Damage to brick and block chimneys is common in areas with very cold winters. Moisture entering the brick or block freezes thus forcing the outer layers of the masonry material to slough off (exfoliation). Possibly the application of a waterproofing material would help. Loose and damaged mortar joints will lead to the destruction of the chimney. If the condition is advanced repointing the joints may be in order . Contact a masonry contractor for assistance and additional information if necessary. Fire stops not installed in vent chimney chase Chimney height to roof, chimeny hight over building, minimum chimney height over roof or building flue chase cap rain cap spark arrestor Fire stop not installed at attic penetration.
File last updated May 21, 2012 * Copyright © 2012 All rights reserved by: Accurate Inspections, Inc. A New Jersey home inspection firm 56 Woodland Drive, Woodland Park (formerly West Paterson) NJ 07424 973-812-5100 providing New Jersey Certified Home Inspections in NJ, by New Jersey Licensed home inspectors. Inspector of record Michael Del Greco, New Jersey Home Inspector License GI 0121.
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