Vinyl siding is generally not recommended for exterior chimney siding because of the heat that the chimney produces.
Chimney with siding.
The buyer just sent me a text to see if i thought this was ok.
Occasionally however it is found on chimneys installed on top of wood furring strips that provide a 1 inch clearance between the chimney and the siding.
Builders installing a stone or brick veneer often cover the entire chimney chase exterior with a stick on flashing membrane such as wr grace ice and water shield.
Repair of a water damaged framed chimney using low maintenance pvc corner boards and fiber cement siding.
Especially if faux stone or brick are used but also if vinyl siding or other siding is not properly installed and sealed.
Besides this i am getting fed up with contractors.
Chimneys are commonly lined with brick or stone but real masonry can be costly heavy and time consuming.
Vinyl siding is composed of a series of channels and panels that interlock with one another to form a cohesive weather resistant shell over the exterior of your house.
Either way it s a low maintenance option that will look terrific for years and years.
However a masonry chimney may begin to show its age over time.
Replacement and resurfacing can be expensive which makes cladding a masonry chimney with siding an attractive option in some instances.
Through the chimney chase final covering.
Turn practical chimneys into style accessories with faux brick and manufactured stone siding panels in a wide variety of colors and styles.
Besides being a cheap way out are there any other concerns with this.
Furring strips should be mounted to the brick and then the vinyl channels are affixed to the wooden furring strips.
I reported a brick chimney that had a good amount of spalling.
Replacing damaged siding and trim on a chimney with low maintenance pvc trim and cement fiber siding.
The sellers contractor wants to put vinyl siding over it instead of replacing the brick.
They make a great diy project or can be installed quickly with a contractor.