Bracket chimneys

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Bracket Chimneys Bracket

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roof rafter
ceiling joist
masonry chimney
in many turn-of-the-century homes, masonry chimneys can be found (usually on the upper floors) that are supported on wood brackets tied into wood frame walls
these should be reported during the inspection as they are a fire hazard and structurally suspect
wood chimney bracket
wood frame wall
wood stove
floor joist
cross section

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The cross section shows a masonry chimney supported on a wood bracket tied into a wood-frame wall rather than continuing down to a foundation. A wood stove connects to the chimney through a pipe with an elbow. Roof and ceiling framing are shown adjacent to the chimney, with a floor joist below the stove. The annotation identifies this arrangement as occurring in many turn-of-the-century homes, usually on upper floors, and warns that it is a fire hazard and structurally suspect that should be reported during inspection.

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