Large Granite Chimney Repair Project – Exeter, Maine – Part 5 – Re-Crown & Re-Cap

Stage three reaches the halfway point... As the restoration of the uprights continues, more rebuilding was necessary. The center upright was badly deteriorated like the previous west side upright. Once again, temporary supports were installed and all stones were...

Large Granite Chimney Repair Project – Exeter, Maine – Part 4 – Re-Building

The re-pointing turns to rebuilding... As a stretch of rain bared down of the project, the plan to add a temporary roof structure over the north side of the chimney was executed. This allowed for work to continue in less than ideal conditions. As the largest exposed...

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Large Granite Chimney Repair Project – Exeter, Maine – Part 3 – Re-Pointing

The re-pointing begins... According to the homeowners this chimney was built around 1973. Chimneys require re-pointing much like a roof requires new shingles every so often. Service life can vary depending on many factors, but typically mortar will last 20-30 years....

Large Granite Chimney Repair Project – Exeter, Maine – Part 2 – The Cricket

"The Cricket" begins... Water intrusion was caused by the chimney's poorly sealed flashing and substandard height cricket. The new cricket was properly framed and sheathed. This created the basis for the roof to shed water around the chimney rather than relying on the...

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