Earthquakes arrive without notice and bring with them a lot of destruction. So how can you make sure your chimney would be safe in an earthquake?
Did you know? Your chimney doesn’t just fall on the exterior of the home, but can also collapse in on itself, potentially causing a lot of damage and injury
Make sure that any damage previously incurred to the chimney is quickly repaired
Check that the mortar is in decent shape and repair areas that are crumbling
Look out that the chimney is not visibly coming away from the building
Make sure the chimney has sufficient bracing
It is wise to prevent the areas below, around the chimney from being areas where you would spend time such as areas that children play or outside seating areas.
It is always a good idea to frequently check that your chimney is structurally sound. As your local certified home inspector, I can advise you on many of the ways you can make sure of this. Please contact us for more information.
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