On Mar 2, 10:39 pm, Don Doherty wrote:
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


Don, if you follow the thread, I never suggested throwing expensive
fixes at minor problems. I suggested that he get a chimney inspector
over to do an inspection on a 50 year old chimney, with unkown
history, that is showing signs of problems. A chimney inspection
isn't expensive. Sure, it could very well just be leaking
flashing. Or it could be that and/or a deteriorated chimney, which
he'll never know without having it inspected. Based on what might be
found, I then gave some alternatives, as did Hallerb.

So don't go making assumptions about my background and experience and
I won't make any about your experience or qualifications. I'd like
to see one reference from any credible source that says having an
inspection done on a 50 year old chimney with totally unknown history
that is showing signs of problems is a bad idea. What exactly is
wrong with that? Quite the contrary, you'll find that the available
info would encourage having an inspection done. I already provided a
link that shows alleged expert Moe is clueless about chimneys when he
claimed I was wrong and steel chimney liners are never used in HVAC
applications. So, maybe I know a bit more than you think.

If I bought this house 2 years ago I would have an inspection done
without any signs of problems because I believe in knowing what I have
and fixing things before they become major problems, especially where
safety is a factor. Suppose the 50 year old chimney has a nest or
debris blocking most of the opening? You'd prefer not to know?