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Trace these to the points where they leak from the chimney and mark the spots. Complete examination will tell whether repointing will suffice or whether rebuilding is necessary. The condition of the plaster on walls and ceilings of rooms can be easily appraised. It is reasonable to expect cracks and that some of it will be so loose as to need replacing.
Originally such chimneys were entirely of stone. Comparatively few are found in original condition today. Time and weather usually made repair or repointing of the portion above the roof line necessary and, in the course of it, brick was often used instead of stone. By ample proportions the old masons achieved fire safety.
Packer was somewhat ashamed of the share he had had in the matter, but Mr. Fenwick had called to him, and had spoken to him of the progress of the building. "Grimes never could have done it so fast," said the Vicar. "Well, not so fast, Mr. Fenwick, certainly." "I suppose it won't signify about the frost?" said the Vicar. "I should be inclined to think that the mortar will want repointing." Mr.
The picks frequently need repointing, and a blacksmith can hardly do this for less than twopence the point. The gravel-work, too, is very irregular. In snow or heavy rain it has to stop, and in frost it is difficult.
Where walls are of stone or brick, the mortar of the joints has probably so disintegrated under wind and rain that repointing is indicated. Also, frosts may have heaved individual stones or disintegrated bricks so they must be reset. Expect this in places where down-spouts have leaked for years.
The General, who, as he listened, had been repointing the waxed ends of his dyed mustache with his lemon-colored kid gloves, now leaned back in his chair. "Fired at you, sir?" The General had served both at Chapultepec and Buena Vista, and was an authority where gunpowder was concerned. "That's just what he did. Came near takin' the top of my head off! Hadn't been so dark he would have done it."
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