chimney problems: Daddy, Why Can't Santa Come Down Our Chimney?
- 08/17/10 02:51 AM
Daddy, Why Can't Santa Come Down our Chimney? I used to hear that question every December and have to explain that our wood stove was blocking the fireplace, but Santa would use the front door to deliver the presents. I know, the explanation is a bit lame, but it seem to satisfy my two girls. Chimneys are a fixture on most of the houses here in Connecticut, all though most newer homes do not have the traditional brick and mortar chimneys. I'm certain that is because they are costly to build and need a good deal of maintenance. Pre fab fireplaces … (7 comments)
chimney problems: Have You Ever Felt Unsupported?
- 03/16/10 10:13 AM
Support is so important in life. We are continually looking for some form of support or another. Moral support, support the cause, support or troops, etc. When it comes to homes and buildings home inspectors look for and at structural support. Most people may think of structural support in relation to the home itself, but other components that are part of the home also need support. A perfect example would be a chimney. A chimney is basically a free standing structure within or next to the home. An important and for the most part unobservable part of the chimney is the … (8 comments)
chimney problems: Boy He Looks Terrible for His Age
- 11/30/09 11:47 PM
Age they say is a state of mind and to a large degree I believe that is true. Unfortunately the body has a will of its own and often betrays the mind. No matter how young someone may act or try to act the body, especially the face will give them away. This principal can be loosely applied to inspecting a home. Sure the disclosure states the house was built in 1986, but what do the components say? Just like people some things just seem to age faster than others. Everyone has some old gadget that just won't die. Had it … (21 comments)
chimney problems: What's That Bulging in The Middle?
- 11/19/09 06:45 AM
No this is not about dieting. I myself have been on a see food diet for ever, I see food I eat it. The bulging I found in this case was in a chimney not my waist. The chimney was in an old multi family home. This ancient chimney has been used for about 100 years so a little bulging should not be that surprising. Whether expect or not there is nothing good about bulging near the base of a chimney. The swelling is indicating that the chimney structure is failing. The mortar joints were soft and powdery and could be … (10 comments)
Daddy, Why Can't Santa Come Down our Chimney? I used to hear that question every December and have to explain that our wood stove was blocking the fireplace, but Santa would use the front door to deliver the presents. I know, the explanation is a bit lame, but it seem to satisfy my two girls.
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