[MassHistPres] Late 18th Century Chimney Rebuild

[Sam Bird]

Assuming this is a functional chimney and the "crumbling is on the  
interior flue of the chimney (as opposed to the weather face of the  
brick) have they investigated relining the chimney? There are various  
methods for this - balloon forms, stainless liners, lowering clay  
chimney liner from above.  A 1783 chimney probably has large flue  
with ample space for relining.

Also, by feather jointed clapboards I assume you mean individual  
clapboards with a scarf joint wherever two claps meet. If you mean  
"finger - jointed" please tell your homeowners not to waste their  
money on "FJ" claps - they simply won't last.

Sam Bird AIA, LEED AP
Concord




On Aug 12, 2009, at 10:07 AM, Kristi Chase wrote:

> Two homeowners of one of our earlier houses have been told by a  
> mason that they need to rebuild their 1783 chimney.  He has told  
> them that they need to replace the bricks because they are  
> crumbling.  Does anyone have the names of masons familiar with this  
> age of structure and who wouldn't break my homeowner's bank?  Does  
> anyone have a source for period appropriate bricks to replace those  
> that cannot be reused?
>
> They are also reroofing and doing other extensive repairs to the  
> exterior including feather-jointed clapboard.  Cost containment is  
> a real issue for them.
>
> Thanks as always,
>
> Kristi Chase
> Preservation Planner
> Historic Preservation Commission
> Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development
> City Hall
> 93 Highland Avenue
> Somerville, MA  02143
>
> 617-625-6600 x2525
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