This repair is generally done by a masonry contractor but do it yourselfers can also make these repairs.
How to wrap a brick chimney with siding.
The sellers contractor wants to put vinyl siding over it instead of replacing the brick.
Tuckpointing or repointing is done to restore the mortar that holds the masonry units of the chimney together.
Screw pressure treated 2 by 4s vertically to the surface of your chimney with masonry screws and a power driver.
Space the masonry screws about a foot.
Follow your chalk guide lines.
Drill through the furring strips and into the bricks behind them.
Create two columns of.
Brick or stone veneer provides a traditional siding material for exterior chimneys with no danger of flammability.
Use concrete screws to hold the furring strips in place.
The buyer just sent me a text to see if i thought this was ok.
Start at the bottom and work your way up.
Next comes a layer of wire mesh material called metal lath which is stapled over the tar paper.
Set up a ladder to install furring on the higher portion of the chimney.
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How to use siding on a chimney.
Fasten the furring strips by using a drill affixed with a masonry bit.
Affix furring strips horizontally around the base of the house.