Hello. We have been having a problem with our wall for the past few years, and can't seem to get it resolved. We have an apparent moisture problem on the wall/ceiling in our living room that is right by the chimney. We have had 2 different contractors tell us 2 different things, and both assured that their fixes would solve the problem. So far, that hasn't been the case, and the problem appears to be getting worse. The house was built in 1945 and the walls are plaster. None of the other walls have a problem.
The first contractor said it was a flashing issue around the chimney, so they replaced the flashing and the shingles around that and fashioned a cricket. When we had our HVAC system replaced, that contractor said it could be because the hot water heater wasn't vented properly, so they installed a chimney liner in one of the flues. The flue that is farthest from the wall is the one the hot water heater vents through, the one closest to the wall is non-functioning. I have looked in this flue as best I can, and it appears to be clear from top to bottom. Both flues have chimney caps.
If I can provide any other information that makes diagnosing this easier, feel free to let me know and I will do so.
I am enclosing some pics of the water damage, hopefully some of you guys can help generate some other possible ideas, of which I am sure there are many.
The first contractor said it was a flashing issue around the chimney, so they replaced the flashing and the shingles around that and fashioned a cricket. When we had our HVAC system replaced, that contractor said it could be because the hot water heater wasn't vented properly, so they installed a chimney liner in one of the flues. The flue that is farthest from the wall is the one the hot water heater vents through, the one closest to the wall is non-functioning. I have looked in this flue as best I can, and it appears to be clear from top to bottom. Both flues have chimney caps.
If I can provide any other information that makes diagnosing this easier, feel free to let me know and I will do so.
I am enclosing some pics of the water damage, hopefully some of you guys can help generate some other possible ideas, of which I am sure there are many.
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