Posted: 7/31/2013 4:14:25 AM EDT
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Oh, great hive mind!
Anyone know a reputable chimney guy in the Ozaukee area? I know this is a huge area for scams and such, and I want to make sure my flue is okay when I replace the crown and some bricks, but don't want to be told I need a new liner if I don't. |
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I bought my house March 2010. The dampers were rusted out and of course it needed new liners.
On the good side, with new homes the stainless steel liners can last 20+ years. The older homes like mine did not have that option, so the reality was the need to have them replaced. Probability for a new liner in an older home is near 100% it seems. I guess it is like the roof, replace it once... V OUT |
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Good luck. We didn't have much luck up in our neck of the woods. Everyone wanted a small fortune to install their style of fix, but didn't want to listen to what we wanted to do. One guy (20+ year sweep) told us that the manufacturer instructions were bogus, we could skip half that safety stuff.
We ended up saying screw it, and did the work ourselves. Does'nt answer your question, but I can certainly relate. Seems good help is unobtanium these days. Prebans might have some contacts.....come to think of it. |
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Not sure if this guy will come to you, but I've known him for years and is a really good guy, John Kheun
http://www.yellowbook.com/profile/freedoms-way-chimney-sweep_1634234636.html http://www.freedomwaychimneysweepdodgeandwashingtoncounty.com/ I'm not sure why there are contridictory numbers on the 2 above links.....I know John isn't super internet savvy. |
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I've had great experiences with C&K in Newberg. They've done everything from replacing windows, siding and chimney repair. I've worked with Dave from C&K a couple of times and he's awesome. If he can't help you, he knows people that can.
Let me know if you want his contact information. |
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Go to fleet farm and buy one of those fishing camera things on the long cable. Make sure it has the ir leds . Drop the cam down and look for damage your self. My dad was a mason for 30+ years and that's how he did inspections. if you see a problem then find a mason. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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Thanks, gents. Any ideas on how to attach a fall harness if I decide to head up there and inspect or grind/repoint myself? The angle of the roof renders it nearly impossible to traverse without boards or scaffolding.
Long story short, we just did a complete tear off and re-side project for the house and garage, along with a new porch deck and a few pergolas, so "money is tight" is an understatement. To give you a frame of reference, I'm getting my SBR tax stamp back any day now, and I can't even build my 300blk upper until this winter... 
So... I'm guessing any quotes we get are going to be too high, and I'll probably end up having to do the work myself. |
| They sell something at menards/home depot/lowes called a roof anchor. Requires nailing/screwing in to the ridge, but is pretty solid. I might even have a spare laying around you can borrow. They have two types... one is a strap with D rings on the ends. the other is a hinge type with a single D-ring at the hinge. |
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Thanks, gents. Any ideas on how to attach a fall harness if I decide to head up there and inspect or grind/repoint myself? The angle of the roof renders it nearly impossible to traverse without boards or scaffolding. Long story short, we just did a complete tear off and re-side project for the house and garage, along with a new porch deck and a few pergolas, so "money is tight" is an understatement. To give you a frame of reference, I'm getting my SBR tax stamp back any day now, and I can't even build my 300blk upper until this winter...
So... I'm guessing any quotes we get are going to be too high, and I'll probably end up having to do the work myself. Where do u live Id lend a hand for a case of Dang Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
