Problem
Chimneys are highly vulnerable to shifting soil and changes in weather and terrain conditions. Their vertical structure and semi-detached relationship to a home's support system put them at risk of destabilization over time. However, not all leaning chimneys are caused by foundational issues.*
- Leaning chimney (away from house)
- Roof leaks around the chimney
- Misaligned chimney blocks
- Mortar loss
- Separation between chimney and exterior wall
Causes
Sinking, unbalanced chimneys pose many hazards to the structural integrity of a house. A chimney leaning away from your house can create costly roof leaks and exterior wall openings that offer opportunity for pest invasion. It also can create a fire hazard from sparks that escape through chimney cracks.
If signs of instability are left unaddressed, a chimney can collapse entirely and cause serious property damage.
- Unstable soil under chimneys
- Water incursion under or around chimneys
- Inadequate or changing structural composition under or around the chimney
Solution
Cantsink's patented helical piers are the best, most cost-effective solution for a weak chimney foundation. Quickly and easily installed, they will return the chimney to level stability and keep it secure for the life of the home.
- Cantsink expert analysis to diagnose problems with chimneys
- Expert installation of patented Cantsink helical piers restore the chimney to lasting stability
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