Chimney Piering

Symptoms:

• Vertical gaps or cracks where the chimney meets building
• Chimney leaning away from the building
• Horizontal cracks in chimney facade
• The siding of building pulling away with chimney

Causes:

• The moisture content of soil beneath the chimney
• Original compaction of soil beneath the chimney
• large vegetation planted close to the chimney

Solution:

Installation of concrete or steel piers beneath the chimney