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Hello Everyone,
I wanted to get some opinions on something. My 1st floor fireplace hearth is made of marble and brick and requires additional support from the basement. I can see a sag in the floor and the hearth extension has separated a bit from the fireplace. Most people I've spoke with have suggested putting a couple of lally columns under the hearth for support, and slowly raising the floor. Sounds fine, but I was thinking that I should consult a structural engineer. Does anyone have any thoughts on this? Who would be the best person to contact to have this handled properly?
I have some photos of the fireplace and the basement ceiling here... Not sure they will be helpful.
http://s1146.beta.photobucket.com/u...t=3&o=0&_suid=1356846255896009889706421066951
Thanks in advance!
I wanted to get some opinions on something. My 1st floor fireplace hearth is made of marble and brick and requires additional support from the basement. I can see a sag in the floor and the hearth extension has separated a bit from the fireplace. Most people I've spoke with have suggested putting a couple of lally columns under the hearth for support, and slowly raising the floor. Sounds fine, but I was thinking that I should consult a structural engineer. Does anyone have any thoughts on this? Who would be the best person to contact to have this handled properly?
I have some photos of the fireplace and the basement ceiling here... Not sure they will be helpful.
http://s1146.beta.photobucket.com/u...t=3&o=0&_suid=1356846255896009889706421066951
Thanks in advance!