09/28/2026
It’s amazing what a leak can lead to! For years water was getting in this chimney system. It led to turning 2x4s and sheathing into virtually nothing in areas. We were even able to see the bottom of the fireplace from the basement because the subfloor rotted out. We also found multiple installation errors that were fire hazards.
This chimney was rebuilt from the ground up. From new framing and stone to a new stainless steel chase cover, we did it all. The only things reused were the siding and mantel.
In the basement we installed a Ventis HES240 wood stove and the main level we installed a high efficiency fireplace in the Osburn Stratford II. They will be warm this winter!