Today's Chimney

[Joseph Hagarty, CMI]

This was a first....


first two pictures were the exterior.
Noted all the problems along with potential for insect infestation

pic 3 and 4
Ivy growing thru the interior walls around the fireplace with heavy ant infestation / activity.

(When i saw the ivy around the interior fireplace, I thought it was artificial staging. When I found it was live growth thru the wall to the interior.............
"

[Jeffrey R. Jonas]

"Feed me Seymour" !!!

[mwolff]

Honey, be careful weed-eating around the chimney, I just love the way those vines look.

[Jeffrey R. Wicklander]

Sweet!! A 'Chia'mney!

Jeff

[Bob Elliott]

Going green is good for the ecology and the environment..

[agallatin]

Originally Posted by jhagarty

This was a first....


first two pictures were the exterior.
Noted all the problems along with potential for insect infestation

pic 3 and 4
Ivy growing thru the interior walls around the fireplace with heavy ant infestation / activity.

(When i saw the ivy around the interior fireplace, I thought it was artificial staging. When I found it was live growth thru the wall to the interior.............
"

I wonder what the cost will be to clean that mess up ! You can bet there'll be damage to the wall structure .

[Joseph Hagarty, CMI]

Contract called for Seller to have All Vegetation removed within 5 days of Signature of Contract so that Chimney could be properly viewed and inspected.

I was there Day 7
Photos are Day 7

Seller is in default of agreement.

Interesting how it will play out...

I usually do not get the follow up details....

I just Report and Advise accordingly...