Great job! I have used a lot of masons over the years on homes I’ve built and remodeled but very few seem to care about their work. Wish you lived in TN or CO haha
Great work man! So much attention to details. Have two questions re chimney crowns. 1.What are your thoughts about chimney crowns that overhang the brick by 2-3 inches around the perimeter? 2. Do you waterproof/seal chimney crowns? Thanks
How old is the oldest mason/chimney guy you know? It looks like the most physically demanding trade to me, at least compared to framing, electrical, or plumbing. Maybe roofing is worse. I've never heard of a roofer retiring at 65. But often there's a fall involved when roofers hang it up, at least among the guys doing residential work. These chimney jobs have all the things that wear you out- climbing with loads, working in awkward positions, repetitive motion. What's your plan for staying healthy?
I know a couple of guys still doing it in their 50s, and Leggy is pushing 80, still going on roofs doing chimney work. Staying healthy is a concern. I use my body better and set up jobs a lot safer than in the past. I can still do this for some time. I think. Afterward, I'll probably become a scummy GC building houses or something.
@@chadvaillancourt it’s easy to criticize other people’s work behind the keyboard love to see his work compared to yours lol keep up the great work Chad
That brand new chimney will leak too unless it is sprayed with chimney saver. It's porous and has no backfill. Will still leak like a faucet down into the fireplace in heavy wind driven rain in the colder months
When I was young and inexperienced, I had the exact same thoughts. I made a boat load of money spraying sealer on chimneys. Easiest money out there. Now that I have a better understanding of how things work, I do things a little different. Spray-on/ paint on products are for the people who lack either craftsmanship or understanding. There is zero chance that this chimney will leak.
