Jim Luttrall
07-18-2008, 02:10 PM
Is there now or has there ever been in the modern era of codes an allowance for wood burning masonry chimney to be built of brick with no liner?
I know what I think, but wanted to get some other input.
The house in question was built in the late 60's or early 70's and has firebrick in the firebox but excessive damage to the exterior brick and crown from weathering and no visible lining, just exposed bricks set in mortar that look like the same soft bricks used on the exterior. I called it out for a total rebuild due to exterior and interior damage.
Liner is the big question.
I know what I think, but wanted to get some other input.
The house in question was built in the late 60's or early 70's and has firebrick in the firebox but excessive damage to the exterior brick and crown from weathering and no visible lining, just exposed bricks set in mortar that look like the same soft bricks used on the exterior. I called it out for a total rebuild due to exterior and interior damage.
Liner is the big question.