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Old 04-10-2007, 01:32 PM
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Re: Concrete block
Rick,
I was just guessing. Pure speculation. It looks similar to the flues used many moons ago for oil furnaces around here. It was installed from the crawl space ground through the home and out of the roof. By the looks of the scribe marks on the sides it is some type of decorative block. It is possible they where used for columns. Just guessing though.

As far as the blocks layout you would have to fill completely. But if the home hasn't had any issues and there is not some large load above I would probably explain what it should be and explain how it use to be with "use anything" that is laying around and if they don't feel comfortable they should seek professional consultation on a remedy.

I bet Bob would know if they where flue's.

Sorry probably just confused it more!
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