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Don Doherty Don Doherty is offline
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Default chimney problems

On Fri, 2 Mar 2007 20:47:34 -0500, "Moe" wrote:


spewed

Moe is the only guy I ever heard of that says it's bad advice to have
an inspection done on a 50 year old chimney with unknown history, that
is exhibiting problems. And then he claims chimney liners are never
used on hvac systems, which of course they are. But the thread is
over my head and I look like a jerk? LOL He may know about
flashing, but he doesn't know much about chimneys, preventative
maintenance, or safety.


Hey dufus, we're talking about a roof leak. Exactly what don't you
understand, that replacing the furnace is not the way to fix the leak?


A roof leak that took 2 years to show........IMHO not a really bad
problem.

Silicone on the roof shows there was a problem years ago. It should
have been flashed and tarred

The problem is, the leak may be coming from anywhere as water travels
along the rafters.......which is why I said look in the attic.

Trader,In 40 years of construction, I've yet to see the "perfect
house". You can spend your life fixing things and I'll guarantee you
that in less then a year some other problem pops up. If you're gong to
throw expensive fixes at every minor problem, you not only show you
are at best, a first time home owner, or you haven't grasped this
equity thing yet.

"the driveway is cracked.........replace it!
"the foundation is cracked ( lift the house and pour a new basement)

Ya get the idea?

Don