LEANING CHIMNEY

Leaning chimneys are a common sight here in the New York area. Homes that were built several years ago are more susceptible to this condition than newer homes, due to differences in construction standards. When a chimney runs up the side of a home, the exterior sides of the structure are solidly anchored to the home. Problems can arise, however, when the portion that sits above the roofline has a wall (or walls) that sits directly on top of the roof decking. The long term effect of a chimney wall sitting on the roof deck is a wearing of the wood, rafters and decking under those bricks. Over time the wall starts to sag and the chimney itself can actually lean in towards the house.

The good news is that leaning chimneys can be fixed. Most of the chimneys in our area are wooden chimney chases wrapped in brick. The chimney chase contains the chimney venting pipe that leads from your fireplace or stove to the top of your chimney. If the top of the chimney starts to lean, it’s time to call in our chimney needs usa Inc experts. We have developed a great solution for this problem. Our work can save the existing above-the-roof, brick covered

chimney chase structure opposed to tearing it down and rebuilding a new structure which is an extremely expensive project. Our innovative method pushes the chimney back in place, giving

homeowners a quick & cost-effective option for fixing a leaning chimney. 

If you notice that your chimney has begun to lean, it’s best to repair it before major econstruction is needed. Call our CSIA Certified Chimney Technicians to schedule a leaning chimney repair and get a long-term solution to this pesky problem.