jar546
CBO
Anyone care to take a guess?
-
Welcome to The Building Code Forum
Your premier resource for building code knowledge.
This forum remains free to the public thanks to the generous support of our Sawhorse Members and Corporate Sponsors. Their contributions help keep this community thriving and accessible.
Want enhanced access to expert discussions and exclusive features? Learn more about the benefits here.
Ready to upgrade? Log in and upgrade now.
Melted siding and soffit
- Thread starter jar546
- Start date
jar546
CBO
From the top:
Lurker
Member
Unvented fireplace or heating appliance?
MtnArch
SAWHORSE
Direct-vent gas-only fireplace (vent down below bottom of photo)?
jar546
CBO
Yup, there was a prefab wood fireplace in the living room. They decided to cut the chimney flush with the roof and shingle it because they were using "ventless" LPG logs instead of the wood.
Lurker
Member
Darwin at work...
Glennman CBO
Silver Member
- Joined
- Oct 20, 2009
- Messages
- 441
I've installed hundreds of fireplaces over the years. Many of them were retrofitted into existing chases and bump-outs. I can't begin to tell you how many chases and bump outs that were uninsulated. Many were insulated only up to the face of the fireplace, leaving the entire area of the fireplace and the chase uninsulated.
The first jurisdiction I worked for had that going on in their new construction. When I started writing the corrections, it was flying in the face of the senior inspector, who didn't understand what the issue was.
After "proving myself" during a staff meeting, I was able to continue plumbing up the contractors in this area. It is a common thing (I guess). I'm sure there are alot of these out there.
Obviously, there is more than that going on in your case. I can't believe the house is still standing.
Again, in the first jurisdiction I worked for...a homeowner had a new fireplace installed without a permit. The first time he used it (around Christmas time) the 2 story chase caught fire. No fireblocking or firestop at the mid floor line. I don't know what actually caused the fire, but it turned into a total gut and redo.
The first jurisdiction I worked for had that going on in their new construction. When I started writing the corrections, it was flying in the face of the senior inspector, who didn't understand what the issue was.
After "proving myself" during a staff meeting, I was able to continue plumbing up the contractors in this area. It is a common thing (I guess). I'm sure there are alot of these out there.
Obviously, there is more than that going on in your case. I can't believe the house is still standing.
Again, in the first jurisdiction I worked for...a homeowner had a new fireplace installed without a permit. The first time he used it (around Christmas time) the 2 story chase caught fire. No fireblocking or firestop at the mid floor line. I don't know what actually caused the fire, but it turned into a total gut and redo.
Last edited by a moderator: