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Old Oct 24, 2007, 11:45 AM
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Water in basement!

When it rains, I'm getting water in my basement. I have what looks like two Clean Out Access Doors, but only one is directly below the fireplace The other door is about a foot next to it. and that where the water is coming in the basement. Do I need to insulate the Access door and if i I do will it keeps the rain out? Can I seal it, and if so what would I fill it with? If this is something I can't do. Who or what profession should I contact? A chimney cleaner? A contractor? I need some help. I am so tired of a wet basement. The foundation next to the chimney seems to be sound!
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Old Oct 24, 2007, 12:59 PM   #2  
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Your approaching the problem from the wrong side. You need a chimney cap.

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Easy to install, if your comfy working on the roof.

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ballengerb1 agrees: sounds right to me.
Flying Blue Eagle agrees: I Agree with keepitsimple &ballengerb1,Very good answer ,thats where I'd go first to solve the proble. F.B.E.
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