Chimney Stabilization
This photo indicates closure of the gap after the chimney was stabilized and lifted.
Chimney Settlement
This photo indicates settlement of the chimney causing rotation away from the home.
Chimney Settlement
View from opposite side of chimney showing outward rotation.
Chimney Settlement
The degree of outward rotation was measured at approximately the 6' point at the chimney. At this point, the chimney was rotated away 1.5" indicating the chimney was out of plumb by 1/4" per foot. At over 17' tall, the chimney would have been out of plumb at the top by nearly 5".
Settled Chimney
This photo indicates settlement of the chimney causing rotation away from the home.
Chimney Stabilization
This photo shows closure of the gap from the opposite side of the chimney.
Chimney Stabilization
Photo indicating the finished product after backfill and compaction.
Chimney Stabilization in Cody, WY
YSS was contacted by the homeowner who was concerned about settlement of the chimney. The settlement was causing the chimney to rotate away from the home causing roof, soffit, and fascia damage. YSS installed a helical pier to bedrock, fit the bracket to the chimney foundation and raised the foundation back to plumb. The project was completed in about 3 hours.