I've got a leak in my roof around an old chimney from the 1930s that's no longer in use. I'm thinking about removing it to fix the leak, but I'm a bit concerned. Is it a big deal if there's venting in the attic? I want to take down the entire chimney eventually, but could it be structurally important? Any advice would be really helpful!
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You can take it down piece by piece, starting from the top with a sledgehammer. It’s usually not a structural concern, so you shouldn’t have too many issues. Just make sure to check what’s above and below before you start! If the chimney has a solid base, you can drop debris inside or throw it off the roof, whatever works for you!
Sounds like I’ll need to hit the gym before I start! Thanks for the tip!