I am in the process of converting an old boiler house into a workshop. Because it used to be an old boiler house, the chimney is very high. Now that the boiler is gone, the tall chimney no longer serves a purpose and I think it looks disproportionate. So now to my question: how should I go about shortening the chimney? I am thinking of renting a lift and working my way from the top down. Should I use a chisel hammer to knock off the bricks? If so, what impact force (joules)? An angle grinder to cut away the mortar and then break it off with a crowbar? If so, what diameter blade and what type of blade? Saw with a reciprocating saw?
Thankful for any answers! Sending a picture.
Thanks! But knock down with which tool?
You can most likely knock that down one round at a time with a hand sledge and chisel, it's usually not worse than that. If you're really lucky, you might be able to reuse the metal covering as well.
Looks like the extension is clearly visible in the picture.
I would have rented a motor cutter and cut it into reasonably high pieces, then used the skylift as a crane and lowered it to the ground. If you're extra daring, you can operate the skylift from the ground and take large pieces. They are usually rated for about 180-225kg, the skylifts.
I would have rented a motor cutter and cut it into reasonably high pieces, then used the skylift as a crane and lowered it to the ground. If you're extra daring, you can operate the skylift from the ground and take large pieces. They are usually rated for about 180-225kg, the skylifts.