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Luc V. L.
08-11-2011, 10:55 PM
Is this irregular spacing of blocks at the base of the chimney acceptable? It seems like abstract and random placement but i've not been exposed to much chimney design. This was supporting a 2 story chimney with 2 fireplaces in a 1970's split level.
Joseph Ehrhardt
08-12-2011, 02:45 AM
Thats a crime scene...with 4" solids on end??? crazy, theres reasons for gun laws and this would be one
Larry Morrison
08-12-2011, 05:09 AM
I'm thinking...Moonshine! However, I think the artist would be eligible for an award and a Government Funded Grant if entered in a "National endowment for the Arts" Exibit...to bad much of this "art" is hidden away in crawl spaces only to be appreciated by us home inspectors and the occasional cockroach.

It would be easy to write the comment on the report...OMG or WT_ should be enough!
Timothy M. Barr
08-12-2011, 06:39 AM
Coming from a famnily of brick masons. Best work of art I have ever seen. if that was built in the 70 It has done a fine job of standing. Back to the drawing board for me
Jimmy Roberts
08-12-2011, 06:56 AM
It is obvious this block structure has not been there since the 1970s. Unless this home is inside a vacuum where dust and atmospheric chemicals do not exist. I wonder if there is a real chimney inside this facade?
Larry Morrison
08-12-2011, 07:02 AM
It is obvious this block structure has not been there since the 1970s. Unless this home is inside a vacuum where dust and atmospheric chemicals do not exist. I wonder if there is a real chimney inside this facade?

You got me wondering...I'm wondering if there is a body behind it...:eek:
BWarner
08-12-2011, 09:27 AM
WOW!

Measure once, build twice... or is it the other way around? :confused:
Michael Avis
08-12-2011, 12:31 PM
I'm...speechless. I honestly don't think I've ever seen worse. This could not have been built by masons. No self respecting mason would do this. Modular Unit masonry is where mason's begin their training/education.

This was built by someone who's structural knowledge began and ended with Legos.

I especially like the big honkin' cantilever on the right side.
Jerry Peck
08-12-2011, 05:12 PM
This was built by someone who's structural knowledge began and ended with Legos.

Now why would you go and degrade Legos like that? :)


I especially like the big honkin' cantilever on the right side.

That and those 8x8x16 hollow CMU standing on end - that is a great touch for artistic talent ... of course, it is that 8x8x16 on end which is supporting "the big honkin' cantilever on the right side.". :D
Randy Mayo
08-12-2011, 08:06 PM
That deserves some type of award... I want to shake that man's hand. He has taken a relatively simple concept and turned it into abstract art.
Marc M
08-12-2011, 08:43 PM
Pull one out...
Luc V. L.
08-12-2011, 08:55 PM
Marc, That'd be Jenga on a whole new level. Probably not the best way to keep the referrals comin' in...
Marc M
08-12-2011, 09:05 PM
You're right...I guess I was just being a little selfish.
Joseph Ehrhardt
08-13-2011, 05:49 AM
Theres the masonry term running bond and then theres that one... run away bond!
Rod Butler
08-15-2011, 07:19 AM
What is really interesting about this is that it would have been easier to build it right. There is much creativity going on there that seems to be a wasted effort.

:confused:
Michael Avis
08-15-2011, 09:49 AM
What is really interesting about this is that it would have been easier to build it right. There is much creativity going on there that seems to be a wasted effort.

:confused:

Absolutely right Rod. This was much harder to build than doing the standard bond pattern.
Luc V. L.
08-15-2011, 12:54 PM
I guess the :confused: nature of this installation was the nature of my OP. It's so bizarre and complex that there may have been some justification (far out as it may be). So far nothing has come to mind. Any brainstorms would be appreciated.
Rod Corwin
11-04-2011, 08:48 PM
That's F_ _ _ ing awesome!!! Two rednecks and a case of beer!!!
Eric Barker
11-05-2011, 08:55 AM
You guys are way too harsh. Have you not heard of waste not want not? It's construction like this that win Green awards. Let's get with the program. :D
Don Burbach
11-05-2011, 09:41 AM
I showed the picture to my wife, and it got a 'O my God, how can they get away with that???? That's terrible'. Her construction background is limited to me showing her disasters like this.

The real story......

Billie Boy Bob, decided he wanted a couple of fireplaces after he had downed a couple of six packs on a Saturday afternoon but there were a couple of good football games on TV.

Not wanting to disappoint his wife, he sent his 7 year old down to build the base. His 7 year was a intermediate Lego expert....

.......... makes you wonder how the rest of it was done.